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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department warns residents about fraud alerts

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

In a recent news release, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office stated that they have recently been made aware that there have been numerous phone calls made in an attempt to defraud citizens of funds.It has been reported that the scam callers are claiming to... Read More.

$100,000 bond set for Drew County man

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to a news release from the Drew County Sheriff's Office, a Drew County man is being held on a $100,000 bond for allegedly holding his mother at gunpoint at her home and refusing to leave. Jared Meyer, 34, likely will be charged with... Read More.

Highway 270 Fireworks offering buy one get one free sale

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The family-owned Highway 270 Fireworks, formally known as Dave's Fireworks, is currently holding a huge buy one get one free sale to customers at their 9824 US-270 location in White Hall. Veronica of Highway 270 Fireworks explained to Deltaplex that their air conditioned warehouse... Read More.

Council members Whitfield and Alexander discuss police chief

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King With Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant due to retire at the end of the day Wednesday, the question of where the city and the department go from here is up in the air. Last week, Mayor Shirley Washington asked the council to... Read More.

Juvenile suspect in homicide of another juvenile

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Police department is investigating a homicide that occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 in the 2700 block of W. 37th Avenue. Officers were called to a shooting and found one juvenile victim dead from an apparent gunshot wound. A juvenile... Read More.

Police report finding missing autistic child and vehicle

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

Update: Police reported that the missing juvenile and the vehicle were both recovered late Wednesday morning.The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the community's help in the search of the location of 13-year-old Nicholas Newnum who is autistic. He was reported missing this... Read More.

Council members discuss more pay for police chief

Tuesday, June 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Council members Joni Alexander and Ivan Whitfield have both voiced their opposition to a request from Mayor Shirley Washington to raise the salary of the police chief from $90,152 to $115,000. Both appeared on TalkBack Live with Floyd Donald Tuesday where they... Read More.

Whitfield responds to Mayor’s concerns

Tuesday, June 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Last week, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said Council member Ivan Whitfield, who frequently opposes her on a variety of issues, does so because she defeated him for mayor in the last election. Appearing on TalkBack Live with Floyd Donald Tuesday, Whitfield responded... Read More.

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Southeast Arkansas Arts & Science Center hosts two ceramics camps

Monday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Southeast Arkansas Arts & Science Center began hosting two ceramics camps on Monday, June 28. The camps end on July 5. The ASC website describes these special ceramics camps, which will be facilitated by a multi-media artist and ceramicist Yelena Petroukhina. The camps... Read More.

UAPB Extension receives $26,794 grant to promote vaccine uptake

Monday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announced in a news release that their Cooperative Extension Program which is a part of their School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences has received a $26,794 grant. The grant serves as part of the national Extension... Read More.

Man arrested after allegedly beating his grandfather

Monday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly beat his grandfather Sunday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Jeremy Handy, 32, with second-degree domestic battery. Deputy Prosecutor Maxie Kizer said during the court hearing that... Read More.

Two men arrested after probation officer finds firearm

Monday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff men who are both currently on probation were arrested Friday after probation officers found a handgun in a vehicle the men had driven to the probation office. Deputy Prosecutor Maxie Kizer said Keundrea McLemore, 21, had driven to the probation... Read More.