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$25,000 bond set for man accused of threatening to kill girlfriend

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening to kill her former girlfriend. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Vincent Peal Jr., 22, with aggravated assault.Deputy... Read More.

$20,000 bond set for man for threatening former employer

Monday, August 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening a former employer Friday night. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling -prosecutors have probable cause to charge Travon Howell-Clark, 21, with terroristic threatening.Reading from... Read More.

Jefferson Counry man arrested in relation to car theft out of Texas

Monday, August 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Friday after he was found with a vehicle that had been reported stolen in Texas. Terence Lavine, 35 was taken into custody after police were sent to the Splash Car Wash on Camden Road at 6:30 p.m.... Read More.

Murder retrial set to begin Tuesday

Monday, August 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Mcgehee Dermott Times Newspaper released an article about the retrial of a McGehee man accused of murdering his sister-in-law announcing that the retrial is set to begin this week.According to court records, a Desha County Jury will hear the case against 36-year-old Omar... Read More.

Murder charges filed of Desha County man

Monday, August 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Mcgehee Dermott Times News recently released an article about a Desha County man formally charged with first-degree murder in connection to a shooting death earlier this summer.According to documents filed in Desha County Circuit Court Friday, 28-year-old Densen Oneal Mitchell of Dumas has... Read More.

UAM-CTC awarded $450,000 grant for Industrial Tech Program

Friday, August 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) was awarded a $450,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education’s (ADHE) Regional Workforce Grant Program in July. The award will benefit the UAM-CTC Industrial Technology program.Linda Rushing, vice chancellor of UAM-CTC, stated, “We... Read More.

White Hall man arrested after allegedly injuring elderly father

Wednesday, August 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported domestic disturbance at a house on Highway 104 last week resulted in the arrest of a White Hall man who allegedly injured his elderly father. Jeremy Johnson, 32, was taken into custody after sheriff’s deputies were sent to the 1400 block... Read More.

Sherrill man accused of residential burglary in Jefferson County

Wednesday, August 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Sherrill man accused of breaking into an apartment on Monday and having an altercation with a female. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Milton... Read More.

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Jefferson County Boys and Girls Club Director talks opening third site

Wednesday, August 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

Schools in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County begin Aug. 22 and with the start of school comes the reopening of the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County which will be operating out of a third site. On Wednesday, Nyesha Aldridge, the director of the... Read More.

White Hall SD recognizes teacher for award and approves updates for upcoming school year

Tuesday, August 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

White Hall School Board met for its last meeting of the summer Tuesday at the district administration building as they prepare for school to begin later this month. Before the board addressed the items on the agenda for consideration, Dr. Jones gave a few... Read More.

Monticello man facing burglary, theft, and drug paraphernalia charges

Tuesday, August 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, a Monticello man is facing burglary, theft, and drug paraphernalia charges after a search warrant were executed at his residence where stolen property from a recent theft was recovered.Paul Jason Fortenberry, age 45, was arrested last Sunday... Read More.

Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission announces school supply giveaway tour

Monday, August 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is giving back to the youth before the school year begins with a back-to-school statewide supply tour.The commission will host their Back to School Statewide Supply Tour, Saturday, August 13. The tour will... Read More.