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UAPB student killed in homicide in Stuttgart

According to the Stuttgart police department, they are investigating a homicide that occurred early Sunday morning.Omarion Bones was the victim according to a Facebook post on his page. His death was also confirmed by the UAPB athletics program where Bones had hoped to play... Read More.

A-state recieves grant from Blue and You Foundation

Friday, July 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Blue and You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas announced $5.29 million in grants for behavioral health programs in Arkansas, according to the Times-News. This included a $530,000 grant that went to Arkansas State University.The grants will support programs that address behavioral health needs... Read More.

Shooting suspect appears in court

Friday, July 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A report of shots being fired at an apartment complex in Southwestern Pine Bluff on July 20 resulted in the arrest of a man witnesses identified as having fired some of the shots. Darrion Williams, 19, told an Arkansas State Police investigator that... Read More.

$75,000 bond set for man accused of stealing a motocycle

Friday, July 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man arrested Wednesday with a motorcycle that had been reported stolen. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Mark Glover, 56, with theft... Read More.

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Pandemic assistance now available for timber harvesters and haulers

Friday, July 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Times-News, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing Pandemic assistance up to $200 million to provide relief to timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses. The funding like most pandemic assistance is to provide relief to those that have experienced losses... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested and charged with second-degree battery

Thursday, July 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A report that a man was down sent Pine Bluff Police to the 2200 block of Chestnut Street Tuesday where they found the man unconscious and bleeding from the left side of his head. The man, later identified as Eddie Wilkerson was... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for man injuring girlfriend in altercation

Thursday, July 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of injuring his girlfriend during an altercation Tuesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Raymond Johnson, 22, with second offense... Read More.

Monticello Police Department achieves accredation

Thursday, July 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Advance-Monticellonian reported that the Monticello Police Department was recognized Tuesday, July 27th at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting as an accredited agency through the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Committee.According to the article, there are about 37... Read More.

Annual Southeast Arkansas Livestock Show/Rodeo and fair cancelled

Wednesday, July 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The annual District Southeast Arkansas Livestock Show and Rodeo have been canceled this year due to the lack of financial assistance due to a recent law that was signed in April. The Southeast Arkansas Livestock Association announced its decision in July and also mentioned... Read More.

Man accused of bulgarly and beating his pregnant girlfriend

Wednesday, July 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 cash-only bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of kicking the door of his girlfriend’s apartment open and beating her. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Danthony Williams, 30, after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas currently under Heat Advisory

Wednesday, July 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

A Heat Advisory remains in effect from noon until 7 p.m. Wednesday. Heat index values of 105 to 110 are expected Wednesday afternoon.Very warm and humid conditions will contribute to heat stress conditions.The impact of the hot temperatures will include high humidity which can contribute to... Read More.

UAPB host annual Lions Program back on campus

Wednesday, July 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is currently hosting its annual Lions Program for students that are anticipating to be freshmen going into the fall 2021 semester. The program began on July 6th and lasts until August 6th allowing student participants to gain... Read More.