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Pine Bluff City Council approves new bar in downtown district

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved the operation of a bar serving alcoholic beverages in the downtown entertainment district. The bar will be located at 201 S. Main St., in the location formerly occupied by Hot Rods, and will be owned... Read More.

BGCJC and partners to host BiWeekly COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing

Monday, March 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County (BGCJC) and the Bioanalysis Diagnostic Laboratories (BDL) have partnered to host biweekly COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing, with the aid of The City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program (AHLP) beginning on March 21st from 11 am... Read More.

Master Gardener scholarship available to high school seniors

Monday, March 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture announced in a press release that those interested in pursuing plant science degrees may benefit from a scholarship opportunity available through the Arkansas Master Gardener Program.The Janet B. Carson Master Gardener Scholarship is available to high... Read More.

$20,000 bonds set for two Pine Bluff men accused of hindering apprehension

Friday, March 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff men were arrested Thursday accused of communicating with a prisoner at the adult detention center who is being held for murder, and with the boyfriend of the suspect, who is also accused of murder and is at large. Deshawn Bennett,... Read More.

High-speed chase leads to drug arrest

Friday, March 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man whose sentence for burglary in 2018 was suspended was arrested Tuesday after a high-speed chase involving police vice and narcotics officers, and suspected drugs were found in his vehicle. Cameron Brooks had previously been convicted of aggravated robbery and... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for man accused of striking elderly man

Friday, March 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of hitting an elderly man several times in February. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Christopher Cain, 26, with second-degree... Read More.

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Frank Spain Announces Candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney

Thursday, March 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Frank Spain has announced his candidacy for prosecuting attorney for Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, and Drew counties.His 24 years of experience serving as a deputy and chief deputy prosecuting attorney has prepared him for the responsibilities of the elected prosecuting... Read More.

$5,000 cash-only bond set for man who allegedly set fire to a camper

Thursday, March 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 cash-only bond was set Thursday for a Jefferson County man who allegedly set fire to a camper Tuesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Billy Cooley, 31, with arson. Reading from... Read More.

Simmons Bank Names Ann Madea Chief Information Officer

Wednesday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

Little Rock, Ark. – Simmons Bank (Simmons) announced on March 1, 2022, that Ann Madea has been named executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO) as part of a planned transition announced late last year. As CIO, Madea is responsible for the... Read More.

Woods Jr. talks special fund for HIDTA in Jefferson County

Wednesday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A proposed ordinance to create a special fund for the HIDTA (High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) in Jefferson County was recommended for approval by two committees of the Quorum Court Tuesday night. Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. explained the proposed ordinance to Deltaplex... Read More.

Star City man accused of pointing gun at two people in altercation

Wednesday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Star City man accused of pointing a gun at two people during an altercation Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Canaan Hill, 20,... Read More.

The City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program to Host Spring Health Fair

Tuesday, March 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

The City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program is pleased to announce its Spring Health Fair which will take place on Thursday, March 24th from 10 am until 2 pm at the Pine Bluff Convention Center at 1 Convention Center Drive. The purpose... Read More.