Incident Near Sissy’s Log Cabin Update

  A Pine Bluff man died in a motorcycle accident yesterday. 44-year-old John Henry Daniels was pronounced dead at 10:59 yesterday morning by deputy coroner Eric Belcher. Daniels' motorcycle struck a tree at the corner of Mirmar and Camden Road. The Pine Bluff Police Department was... Read More.

Tuesday Night Homicide Update

    The investigation of the fourth homicide of this year, which occurred Tuesday night, is still in the early stages. Police spokesman Richard Wegner’s news release stated that officers were sent to the 3700 block of Camden Road at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night in... Read More.
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Saracen Casino Resort Update

    The Saracen Casino Resort planned for Pine Bluff is expected to generate $32 million in tax-based revenue in five years, according to Chief John Berrey. It will be located on the property at the corner of US 63/79 and the Martha Mitchell Expressway across... Read More.

UAMS Family Medicine Update Set for Oct. 25-27

The 22nd annual Family Medicine Update at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will offer continuing education for physicians, nurses and pharmacists Oct. 25-27, including a half-day emphasis on ear, nose and throat topics. A discounted early registration price of $330 for three... Read More.
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Garnett Road Bridge Update

Due to recent rains, the bridge replacement of Garnett Road has taken extra time. It is expected to be completed sometime this week, according to Drew County Judge Robert Akin.

Fragstein Case Update: Teen Suspects in Court

Two teens arrested in the kidnapping and murder of a Faulkner County woman last month appeared in court on Wednesday afternoon. Tacori Mackrell, 18, and Robert Smith, Jr., 16, are facing Capital Murder charges in the killing of Elvia Fragstein, 71. Fragstein is believed to have... Read More.
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Elvia Fragstein Update

Two people arrested in connection with the murder of Elvia Fragstein now face additional charges of capital murder. Robert Lee Smith Jr (16) and Tacori D. Mackrell (18) will go before a Judge Wednesday morning. Investigators with the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office initially arrested... Read More.