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Family, Friends, Public Safety Workers Pay Tribute to Former County Tax Collector Employee

Thursday, December 27 by Greg

Major Lafayette Woods, Jr. of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says he and his fellow law enforcement officers encounter situations on a daily basis that most of society have interest in dealing with.“After years of service in such a high-stress profession, tension builds,” Woods... Read More.

Jack Stradley, Described as ‘Pioneer’ of Downtown Pine Bluff Restoration, Dies

Wednesday, December 26 by Greg

Jack Stradley, a man who held a grand vision for downtown Pine Bluff and who put his money where his mouth was when it came to helping to restore the city, has died.His legacy, according to Dee Herring-Gatlin, chair of the Pine Bluff Historic... Read More.

Shooting Leaves a Child in Critical Condition

Wednesday, December 26 by Greg

A child who was shot in Pine Bluff last week remains in critical condition today, according to a news release from the Pine Bluff Police Department (PBPD).On Wednesday, December 19, 2018, police responded to the 3000 block of Georgia Street in Pine Bluff in... Read More.

19 Year Old Anna Marie Veazey Killed in Single Vehicle Accident

Friday, December 21 by Greg

SINGLE VEHICLE FATALITY ACCIDENT ON HARDIN REED ROADLast night, December 20th at 11:55 p.m. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a single vehicle accident with injury involving at least one occupant along Hardin Reed Road.EASI Ambulance Service and Hardin Volunteer Fire... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police to Host First Annual Toy Drive on December 22

Friday, December 21 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department (PBPD) will be hosting a Toy Drive on Saturday, December 22, 2018 from 10:00am until 3:00pm. This event is for children throughout the community who are less fortunate than others, according to a PBPD post on Facebook.The following is... Read More.

Watley with City and GFPB Unveil Downtown Master Plan and Vision

Friday, December 21 by Greg

Pine Bluff officials aim to reinvigorate the city's downtown through a plan they'll implement over 14 to 21 years.Go Forward Pine Bluff, a nonprofit that is working to improve the area, has partnered with the city to execute the strategy. It will center on... Read More.

Owah Will Have Power To Fire PBSD Employees

Thursday, December 20 by Greg

Board of Education Approves to Waive Teacher Fair Dismissal Law in PBSD By an 8 to 1 vote, the State Board of Education today waived the Teacher Fair Dismissal Law in the Pine Bluff School District. This gives recently appointed Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Owoh the power... Read More.

Raven’s Nest Food Pantry to Open Saturday

Thursday, December 20 by Greg

Raven's Nest Food Pantry will open its pantry on Saturday, December 22, 2018.Located at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 2507 Hill Street in Pine Bluff, the pantry will be open from 8:00 to 9:30am or until all the food has been given away.Food will be... Read More.

Feds Cracking Down on Theft of Christmas Packages in Arkansas

Thursday, December 20 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Federal authorities in Arkansas have launched a crackdown they're calling Operation Porch Pirate to target thieves taking Christmas packages after they've been delivered to homes.Federal prosecutors said Monday they'll seek to file felony mail theft charges rather than a state... Read More.

State Panel Says Pine Bluff’s Lighthouse School Should Close

Thursday, December 20 by Greg

The Arkansas Charter Authorizing Panel agreed Tuesday to deny renewing a state charter for the Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy next year. The panel voted 3-2, saying that the school has low achievement levels. The state board will have the final vote in January.Lighthouse, which... Read More.

Ellis Luckett, 28, Pine Bluff

Thursday, December 20 by Greg

Booking #: 118173Age: 28Gender: MaleRace: African AmericanAddress: PINE BLUFF, ARBooking Date: 12-18-2018 - 10:47 pmCharges:AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

Ashlee Jade Ragar, 31, Pine Bluff

Thursday, December 20 by Greg

Booking #: 112790Age: 31Gender: FemaleRace: CaucasianAddress: Pine Bluff, ARBooking Date: 12-20-2018 - 3:47 amCharges:Disorderly conduct-FIGHTING OR VIOLENT, THREATENING, OR TUMULTUOUS BEHAVIOR Resisting arrest - Refusal to submit to arrest-RESISTING ARREST / THREATENS FORCE