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Police chief explains how officers are handing face mask order

Wednesday, July 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingPine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Wednesday discussed the executive order from Governor Asa Hutchinson mandating the use of face coverings when social distancing is not possible.During a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, Sergeant said if an officer... Read More.

Bond set in alleged felony domestic battery

Wednesday, July 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery after he was arrested Monday on a similar allegation.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

Suspect arrested in reported theft of gun

Wednesday, July 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn investigation into the reported theft of a handgun that began in June resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man who allegedly took the gun, then pointed it at the owner.Jalen Hall, 19, was identified by the victim who told... Read More.

Council committee discusses traffic congestion near Edgewood School

Tuesday, July 21 by Ray King

By Ray KingWith schools set to open in late August, a problem that the city has not had to deal with since schools shut down in March was at the forefront of the discussion by a city council committee Tuesday.The Traffic and Aviation Committee... Read More.

UAMS Cancer database to store COVID-19 images

Tuesday, July 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A national database for patient cancer images at UAMS has become the official storage site for all of the United States’ COVID-19 clinical images, including chest x-rays and CT scans of the body.This week, UAMS also became the first research institution... Read More.

Simmons reports earnings of $58.8 million

Tuesday, July 21 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $58.8 million.The bank, based in Pine Bluff, said it had earnings of 54 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 55 cents per... Read More.

Reported domestic incident results in stolen gun arrest

Tuesday, July 21 by Ray King

By Ray KingA reported domestic disturbance at a business in the Jefferson Square Shopping Center Sunday resulted in the arrest of a man who reportedly had a stolen gun in his possession.William Carter, 22, who is currently on probation was taken into custody after... Read More.

COVID-19 cases near 34,000 as mask mandate begins

Monday, July 20 by Ray King

By Ray KingMonday marked the first day of Governor Asa Hutchinson’s mask mandate to reduce the spread of COVID-19 as the state neared the 34,000 mark in cumulative cases.During his daily update, Hutchinson said there were 699 new cases reported in the past 24... Read More.

Girlfriend of Jefferson County jail escapee pleads guilty

Monday, July 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas woman pleaded guilty to helping her boyfriend, the leader of a white supremacist gang that has been accused of a string of brutal tactics, and another inmate escape from a local jail.Kennan Gililland, 27, pleaded guilty to... Read More.

COVID-19 forces festival cancellations

Monday, July 20 by Ray King

Festivals at two Arkansas cities have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, McGehee Mayor Jeff Owyoung announced that concerns for public safety has led to the cancellation of this year’s Owlfest.Owyoung also served as Chairman of Owlfest and... Read More.

Bond set in drug arrest

Monday, July 20 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $2,500 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman involved in a domestic disturbance on drug related charges.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shameshia McClain, 29, with possession of... Read More.

Man accused of hitting pregnant girlfriend

Friday, July 17 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly hit his pregnant girlfriend during an altercation.Tevin Young, 22, was taken into custody after officers responded to a reported armed disturbance at a residence in the 2400 block of West 25th Avenue.During... Read More.