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Pine Bluff Sees Spike in Crime in March, Police Data Shows

Friday, April 10 by Alex Bivens

Crime in Pine Bluff increased significantly in March compared to the same time last year, with sharp rises in both violent and property-related offenses, according to newly released figures from the Pine Bluff Police Department. Police reported a total of 247 crimes in March 2026,... Read More.

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died, his manager confirmed to ABC News."It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of Isiah Whitlock Jr. He passed away today peacefully in NYC after a brave battle with a short illness," his manager Brian Liebman... Read More.

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Grant County Sheriff’s Office Issues Fraud Alert Following Spike in Local Scams

Thursday, June 19 by Luke Matheson

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public fraud alert in response to a noticeable increase in scam activity affecting local residents. Sheriff Pete Roberts is urging the community to exercise caution when sharing personal or financial information, especially over the phone, by... Read More.

UAPB sees 7% spike in first-time and transfer students while over all enrollment is down 2 %

Friday, September 13 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced Thursday a 7% increase in new student enrollment, including an extraordinary 39% surge in transfer students for the fall 2024 semester. These gains represent a major achievement flowing from the university’s strategic goal of widening... Read More.

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State reports spike in COVID hospitalizations and deaths

Thursday, September 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday reported a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, but the number of coronavirus patients on ventilators eased slightly. The Department of Health said the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients rose by 101 to 1,313, although a department... Read More.

42 COVID-19 deaths reported, new hospitalizations set one-day spike

Tuesday, August 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported 42 new COVID-19 deaths Monday and its biggest one-day spike in coronavirus hospitalizations since the pandemic began. The Department of Health reported 81 new COVID-19 hospitalizations, bringing the state’s total to 1,220. The department said 451 of those... Read More.

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State reports big spike in coronavirus cases

Thursday, July 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported its biggest one-day spike in coronavirus cases in four months Wednesday, an increase the state’s governor said was being fueled by the delta variant of the virus. The state reported 686 new virus cases, bringing its total since... Read More.

Jefferson County records small spike in positive COVID-19 cases

Monday, July 13 by Greg

By Ray King As the number of new cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas nears 29,000, there is still debate about the importance and necessity of wearing a mask. At his daily press briefing, Governor Asa Hutchinson was asked about the debate. He cited the example of Benton... Read More.

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Jefferson County records small spike in positive COVID-19 cases

Monday, July 13 by Ray King

By Ray King As the number of new cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas nears 29,000, there is still debate about the importance and necessity of wearing a mask. At his daily press briefing, Governor Asa Hutchinson was asked about the debate. He cited the example of Benton... Read More.

Spike in COVID-19 in St. Francis County linked to federal prison

Tuesday, May 12 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that an additional 121 people tested positive for COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, with 27 of them residing in St. Francis County, which is the home of the Federal Correctional Institute. The federal prison, located at Forrest... Read More.

Stories tagged with: spike

Pine Bluff Sees Spike in Crime in March, Police Data Shows

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Grant County Sheriff’s Office Issues Fraud Alert Following Spike in Local Scams

UAPB sees 7% spike in first-time and transfer students while over all enrollment is down 2 %

State reports spike in COVID hospitalizations and deaths

42 COVID-19 deaths reported, new hospitalizations set one-day spike

State reports big spike in coronavirus cases

Jefferson County records small spike in positive COVID-19 cases

Jefferson County records small spike in positive COVID-19 cases

Spike in COVID-19 in St. Francis County linked to federal prison

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