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Appeals Court says more information needed in wrongful death lawsuit

Wednesday, April 24 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday sent a wrongful death lawsuit filed against a Pine Bluff doctor back to Jefferson County Circuit Court with instructions to submit more information.The lawsuit was filed by attorney Risie Howard, the administrator of the estate of the... Read More.

State, U.S. flags lowered to honor late Senator David Pryor

Wednesday, April 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The U.S. flag and the state flag of Arkansas will be flown at half-staff until sunset Saturday to honor former U.S. Sen. David Pryor, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office said.Pryor, 89, who also served as governor of Arkansas, died... Read More.

Saracen Casino seeking approval for online play of casino games

Tuesday, April 23 by Ray King

An Arkansas casino is seeking approval to operate an iGaming app, allowing people within the state to go online to play casino games such as slots, blackjack, craps and more. On March 13, Carlton Saffa, chief market officer at Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff,... Read More.

Johnson to perform at Catfish Friday Blues and Soul Night

Tuesday, April 23 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF – Brass Note recipient and Beale Street Blues Legend, Vince Johnson & The Plantation All Stars will perform at the Catfish Friday Blues & Soul Night monthly series this April 26, 2024.The performance will be held at the UAPB Incubator 615 South... Read More.

Smith guilty of first-degree murder in Collins slaying

Friday, April 19 by Ray King

A Jefferson County jury Friday found 25-year-old KeShone Smith guilty of first-degree murder in the October 2020 shooting death of former Pine Bluff Police Detective Kevin Collins.Collins was killed when he exchanged gunfire with Smith on the parking lot of the Econo Lodge on... Read More.

Former council member Jack Foster dies at 79

Friday, April 19 by Ray King

A former member of the Pine Bluff City Council who was later convicted of attempted extortion died Thursday.Jack Foster was 79.Foster served on the council from 2001 to 2005 and in 2005 was indicted by a federal grand jury for attempted extortion under color... Read More.

Sheridan Police Department adds drone for department use

Friday, April 19 by Ray King

The Sheridan Police Department has recently acquired a commercial drone that will be used for search and rescue efforts, at crime scenes and reconstructing fatal accidents.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Chief Jason Teague said the drone can also be used for overwatch at... Read More.

Drew County plans bulk trash pickup, free dump day

Friday, April 19 by Ray King

A bulk trash pickup and a free dump day for Drew County residents was announce during a meeting of the Drew County Quorum Court Monday.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin said dates for those days will be announced later... Read More.

Supreme Court says DNA testing in 1993 triple murder case OK

Thursday, April 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said a judge wrongly denied a request for new genetic testing of crime scene evidence from the killing of three boys nearly 30 years ago.In a 4-3 decision, the court reversed the 2022 ruling... Read More.

Women’s Foundation seeking applicants for economic mobility hub program

Thursday, April 18 by Ray King

The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) is seeking candidates for the fifth Women's Economic Mobility Hub (WEM Hub) cohort. The six-month program supports Black women-owned businesses by providing technical assistance and additional resources, including $5,000 in unrestricted grant funds, to help scale their... Read More.

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UAMS receives grant for mobile vision screening clinic

Thursday, April 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $175,000 grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas to support GoVision AR: Mobile Vision Screening for Underserved Children Across Arkansas.GoVision AR, a project of the UAMS Department... Read More.

JP Franklin asks judge to stop county equipment auction

Tuesday, April 16 by Ray King

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr. has asked a court to halt the planned sale of county owned property that was scheduled to begin today.A petition filed by Franklin Monday alleges it is being conducted without proper legal authority and names... Read More.