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Runaway teen found safe

Monday, August 14 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is glad to report that Johnny Munnerlyn, a runaway juvenile, has been located and is safe. Original story:August 9, 2023 The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance locating Johnny Munnerlyn (14), a runaway juvenile. On August 8, 2023,... Read More.

Suspect wanted in Saturday Dollar Tree homicide

Sunday, August 13 by Greg

Identified Murder SuspectDetectives with Pine Bluff Police Department have identified 22-year-old, Julius Ford, as the suspect in the murder that occurred on 08/12/2023, at 2709 East Harding Avenue (Dollar Tree).Detectives are asking for assistance in locating Julius Ford, aka (Juju), who is a black... Read More.

30 year old male killed on E Harding in Pine Bluff Saturday morning

Saturday, August 12 by Greg

Press release from Pine Bluff Police:Officers were dispatched to 2709 East Harding Avenue (Dollar Tree), in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and noticed a 30-year-old black male slumped over inside his vehicle. The victim had a gunshot wound to the right... Read More.

Friday night drive by shooting in PB leaves 4 shot, 20 and 15 year olds in custody

Saturday, August 12 by Greg

20 year old Joseph Westmoreland, identified by detectives to be the drive by shooter in Friday nights incident at 1100 W 16th Avenue, is in custody. Westmoreland turned himself in to the Pine Bluff Police Department around 12:40 A.M. on 08/12/2023.Westmoreland was later booked... Read More.

Former PB city council member Thelma Walker dies

Thursday, August 10 by Greg

Former Pine Bluff City Council member Thelma Walker died Aug. 4, according to an announcement from Brown Funeral Home.Walker, 82, represented Ward 1 and served on the council until 2016 when she was defeated in a run-off by Joni Alexander.Her son, Danny Walker was... Read More.

Runaway Juvenile sought by JCSO

Wednesday, August 9 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance locating Johnny Munnerlyn (14), a runaway juvenile. On August 8, 2023, investigators were notified that Mr. Munnerlyn had ran away from a residence in Jefferson County, AR and may be in the company with... Read More.

PB Schools millage vote passes overwhelmingly

Tuesday, August 8 by Greg

Voters in the Pine Bluff School District spoke loudly Tuesday, approving a millage increase that will be used in part to build a brand-new high school for the district.Complete but unofficial results were as follows: For the millage increase 1,710 or 61.7 percent.Against the increase... Read More.

PB Schools millage passes easily

Tuesday, August 8 by Greg

For 1760Against 1060Full Story coming soon

Man dead on Main Street in Pine Bluff , possible electrocution trying to steal copper

Monday, August 7 by Greg

Monday evening Pine Bluff Police found a dead body in the 200 block of Main street. Police are still investigating but initial indication from police is that the man was electrocuted when trying to remove copper from a building or electrical transformer behind the... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court actually gets something done

Monday, August 7 by Greg

By Ray KingDespite the usual bickering between County Judge Gerald Robinson and Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr., which has become a staple part of Quorum Court meetings for months, the August meeting, which was held Monday, was different. The County’s legislative body... Read More.

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Arrest in July Double Murder

Sunday, August 6 by Greg

18-year-old Jayvion Marquet Williams, who was wanted by Pine Bluff Police Detectives for multiple felonies, including a double homicide, turned himself in around 10:50 P.M. Saturday August 5th. He was booked in at W. C. Dub Brassell Detention Center on 2-counts of Capital Murder,... Read More.

JCSO Mourns death of Deputy Justin Tomlinson

Saturday, August 5 by Greg

Special to Deltaplex News from Jefferson County Sheriff's Office:It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow to share news of the untimely passing of Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy Justin Tomlinson.Deputy Tomlinson tragically succumbed to injuries resulting from an off-duty motorcycle accident in the... Read More.