Murder suspect released pending further investigation

A 61-year-old Pine Bluff man who was arrested in connection with a murder was released from the adult detention center after a court hearing Friday. Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter told the court that the state would not be seeing probable cause to charge Varlon... Read More.

17 arrested in drug investigation in White County

SEARCY, ARKANSAS—Seventeen individuals were arrested Thursday morning as part of a sweeping law enforcement operation that targeted associates of a drug organization responsible for the distribution of methamphetamine and cocaine in Searcy and the White County area. The investigation, named Operation Central Sweep, began in... Read More.
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Body found in Desha County prompts investigation

An investigation is underway in Desha County after a body was found on a rural road Monday. Media reports identified the victim as Viola Davis, 56, of Dumas. Special agents of the Arkansas State Police and The Desha County Sheriff’s Office are conducting the investigation. No further... Read More.

FAA takes over crop duster crash investigation

Thursday morning the Federal Aviation Administration was on scene of the Wednesday afternoon crop duster crash that happened near Atkins Lake Road, and has taken over the investigation of the crash. 911 calls for the crash came in at 6:09 p.m. Wednesday afternoon according to... Read More.
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Fire at furniture store under investigation

A fire of unknown origin at Poindexter’s Furniture and More at the intersection of Harding Avenue and Main Street Friday morning resulted in moderate to heavy smoke, fire and water damage, according to Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell. He said the... Read More.

PBPD in early stages of a homicide investigation

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a homicide investigation after a victim was found deceased in his home in the 100 block of Talbot Street Thursday afternoon. Family members at the scene identified the victim as 48-year-old Armechi Morgan of... Read More.
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