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Protestors at Pine Grove Park demand justice for Matthew Maison

“I’d like to hear that a case has been filed,” Amy Maison said when asked what she would like to hear from the prosecutor’s office as she and other protested in memory of her of her step-grandson Saturday. About 18 people held signs along Pine Grove Avenue Saturday afternoon shouting “Justice for Matthew,” a 3-year-old […]

Vivian Flowers wins Democratic primary run-off for Pine Bluff mayor

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – After a tight race just weeks ago, a primary run-off was called for the candidates up for Pine Bluff mayor. State Representative Vivian Flowers on Tuesday night won that run-off election and is now the Democratic candidate for Pine Bluff mayor, defeating incumbent Mayor Shirley Washington. Candidates entering mayoral runoff share […]

Former Pine Island man pleads guilty to 2022 Pine Island standoff

Apr. 2—ROCHESTER — A former Pine Island man said Tuesday he does not remember firing an AR-15 at police at the conclusion of an hourslong standoff with law enforcement in 2022. Michael Steven Molitor, 38, did admit that it was his voice on recordings of phone conversations with emergency dispatchers and that prosecutors had enough […]