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$750,000 bond set for an accused of first-degree murder

Wednesday, March 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $750,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man to death on Sunday. Jefferson County Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Johnny Smithwick, 53, with first-degree murder and... Read More.

URA Executive Director talks new Green Sweep Program

Tuesday, March 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

Beginning in April, the City of Pine Bluff will partner with the Urban Renewal Agency and multiple other agencies in a coordinated effort to clean up neighborhoods. The program will be called Green Sweep and Chandra Griffin, the Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Agency... Read More.

Alexander talks Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Clean and Beautiful Commission

Tuesday, March 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday voted 7-1 to give Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Clean and Beautiful money on a quarterly basis with Council Member Joni Alexander casting the only no vote. On Tuesday, Alexander was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and... Read More.

$50,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of fleeing state trooper before hitting a church bus

Tuesday, March 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 cash-only bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from an Arkansas State Trooper Sunday, then hitting a church van head-on, causing injuries. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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Ward woman bond set after stabbing a nurse at Jefferson Regional

Monday, March 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported disturbance at Jefferson Regional Hospital Saturday resulted in the arrest of a woman accused of stabbing a nurse. Allisa Vialitaure, 24, had been taken to the hospital Emergency Room from the Lincoln County detention center, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King said during... Read More.

$20,000 bond set for Pine Bluff women accused of shooting at a man

Monday, March 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported shooting incident at an apartment on East 26th Friday resulted in the arrest of a woman who told police she had shot a man because he pointed a gun at her and threatened to kill her. Precious Bennett, 52, was taken into... Read More.

$35,000 bond set for man accused of breaking into a parked vehicle

Monday, March 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $35,000 bond was set Monday for a man accused of breaking into a parked vehicle and taking several items. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Larry Allen Jr., 57, with breaking... Read More.

Mayor Washington talks Green Sweep Program

Friday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

The City of Pine Bluff is planning a new initiative designed to reduce blight and improve neighborhoods. Called the Green Sweep, the city will be teaming up with the Urban Renewal Agency and a community forum to explain the program is set for Tuesday at... Read More.

$5,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of theft by recieving

Friday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A handgun that had been reported stolen in Pine Bluff was recovered Wednesday after police conducted a traffic stop on a Ford F-150 being driven by a man with a suspended driver’s license. When officers ran a warrant check, they learned that there... Read More.

25,000 bond set for man accused of felony fleeing

Friday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a man who led Arkansas State Troopers on a high-speed chase Wednesday while driving a car that had been reported stolen in Texas. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

No bond for man charged with capital murder; $5,000 bond for man hindering apprehension

Friday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A suspect in the Monday murder of Terald Shaw in the Pastoria community will be held without bond while prosecutors prepare formal charges against him. On Friday, Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney ruled prosecutors have probable cause to charge Glen Sledge, 57,... Read More.

Arkansas deputy found guilty of negligent homicide

Friday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

CABOT, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas deputy was convicted Friday of negligent homicide but acquitted of the more serious offense of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a white teenager whose death had drawn the attention of national civil rights leaders and activists. Jurors... Read More.