I.C. Murrell

Recent stories by I.C. Murrell

Arrests, seizures part of drag racing patrol Multiple law enforcement agencies serving Pine Bluff arrested 10 people during an operation to stop illegal street racing throughout the area Sunday. Pine Bluff police Thursday reported more than 90 ... April 16, 2021

Officers arrest man in slaying A 61-year-old man is facing a first-degree murder charge after a homicide near White Hall that the Jefferson County sheriff's office says is still under investigation. The office said deputies were d... April 16, 2021

Former Zebra, Mississippi team eye national title Two years ago, Kaleb Higgins played his last game at Pine Bluff High School in the semifinal round of the 5A state tournament. The Zebras had just lost to Lake Hamilton by three points. "Forty-five m... April 16, 2021

UAPB coach search ongoing Interim University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletic Director Chris Robinson said he was limited in what he could share about the ongoing search for a new men's basketball coach. UAPB is looking for... April 16, 2021

Offensive line playing major role for Lions At 6-feet-5 and 305 pounds, Noah Hayes stands slightly taller than the rest of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offensive line. The redshirt sophomore has worked his way to the starting lineup wi... April 15, 2021

Cornerback heads to college; big things ahead, coach says Coach Bobby Bolding set his hopes high on White Hall cornerback Jacobrien Eichelberger for his college future. "I expect him to be a Division I cornerback when he leaves Mississippi Delta," Bolding s... April 15, 2021

Efforts persist as 1 vaccine halted Ernestine Braswell heard the bad news about the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine on television. "That's about all I do, watch the news and the shoot-'em-ups," the 84-year-old retired teacher... April 14, 2021

Digital learning plan approved by board Board members approved an all-synchronous digital learning plan for the White Hall School District during Tuesday night's monthly meeting. The district will submit the plan to the Arkansas Department... April 14, 2021

Incoming superintendent attends meeting; masks still mandatory Incoming Watson Chapel schools Superintendent Andrew Curry attended the district's board meeting for the first time since he was hired last month to replace Jerry Guess. Curry, currently the Ozark Mo... April 13, 2021

Patricide suspect given $100,000 bond at hearing A $100,000 secured bond has been set for a man charged with second-degree murder of his father at a residence west of the Pine Bluff city limits. Ryan T. Lawrence, 19, appeared before Jefferson Count... April 13, 2021