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Woman arrested after allegedly shooting out car window

By Ray King A Jefferson County woman was arrested Sunday after she allegedly shot the back window out of a vehicle belonging to her grandmother. Kedee Lynn Vick, 19, was taken into custody after she fled the scene at high speed in a second vehicle, Deputy... Read More.

Pay raise for police chief gets do-not-pass recommendation

Friday, June 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA resolution increasing the salary of Pine Bluff’s Police Chief from $90,152 to $115,000 received a do-not-pass recommendation from the City Council’s Administration Committee Friday afternoon.Committee members Lloyd Holcomb, Jr., and Glen Brown, Sr., were joined by Councilmembers Joni Alexander, Ivan Whitfield,... Read More.

Woman arrested for allegedly threatening boyfriend with knife

Friday, June 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly threatened her boyfriend with a knife. Laresha Johnson, 37, was taken into custody after police were sent to 1700 W. 8th Ave. in response to a reported armed disturbance.During a court hearing Friday, Deputy... Read More.

Arkansas’s P-EBT Plan approved by Federal Government

Friday, June 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arkansas Department of Human Services announced that the Arkansas Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) plan was approved on Thursday, June 24th by the Federal Government to assist students financially and replace meals for the days that schools reported school closures or virtual learning days due... Read More.

4 suffer gunshot wounds from domestic dispute in Monticello

Thursday, June 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

Monticello Police Department says four individuals who live in a single household are suffering from gunshot wounds surrounding a domestic dispute that occurred early this morning.According to KARK, the police department received a 911 call to a local residence. After entering the home, officers... Read More.

Pine Bluff Cable TV announces true gig speed updates to infrastructure

Thursday, June 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Cable TV hosted an event at the convention center on Thursday, June 24th to announce upgrades to its network and distribution systems with the goal of launching true gig speeds to all of the homes and businesses in its service area. The... Read More.

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Cooperation and elections discussed by mayor during interview

Thursday, June 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In a wide-ranging interview on Deltaplex News Tuesday, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said every member of the City Council needs to cooperate on issues to improve the city and said members of the council who also run for Mayor have been... Read More.

Convention Center Director talks events; Hotel ideas

Thursday, June 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Convention Center has been busy since they were able to open back up after a year of canceled events due to the Covid-19 pandemic. More recently the convention center presented the GoForward Pine Bluff Fest by handling logistics, hosted the Practitioners:... Read More.

New director of Aquatics Center talks plans for center

Wednesday, June 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Aquatics Center which opened in 2020 is now under the direction of Farrin Cain who has been in his position for just six weeks. Cain is a Houston, TX native and a University of Arkansas at Monticello graduate who previously was... Read More.

No bond for capital murder suspect

Wednesday, June 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 19-year-old Pine Bluff man identified as a suspect in the shooting death of a 14-year-old girl June 7 will be held at the adult detention center with no bond while prosecutors prepare formal charges against him. On Wednesday, Pine Bluff District Judge... Read More.

Mayor talks raises and casino money

Wednesday, June 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington plans to ask the City Council to approve a salary increase for her choice of police chief. Washington on Tuesday said Robert Jones, who is currently police chief in Kingsland, Georgia, said he would accept the job at... Read More.

$500,000 bond set for Desha County man

Tuesday, June 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Drew County Sheriff's Office, a judge has set a $500,000 bond for a Desha County man who allegedly beat his wife, put her and two children in a drainage ditch, and threatened to kill them.Johnathan Garrison, 36, of Desha County was... Read More.