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White Hall Police asking for help

Thursday, August 19 by Greg

JUSTIN ATKINS is wanted by the White Hall PD for Felony Theft and Felony Criminal Mischief.He may be in a Blue Chevy Trailblazer.Call WHPD (870)247-1414 or Dispatch at (870)541-5300 if you know his location. All tips will be kept confidential.

City Council approves PB Downtown Development Collaborative Group

Monday, August 16 by Greg

By Ray KingAn amended version of a resolution to create the Pine Bluff Downtown Development Collaborative Group was approved during a lengthy meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council at the Convention Center.The vote was 6-1 to adopt the resolution with Council Member Glen... Read More.

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Friday, August 13 by Greg

Inmate cause of death ruled “Undetermined” by state crime lab

Tuesday, August 10 by Greg

Jefferson County, Arkansas - August 10, 2021 - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs Division (IAD) is nearing completion of an investigation into the death of a detainee, Dezman X. McBride.Dezmen X. McBride, 18, who was arrested on May 21, 2021, for Terroristic... Read More.

Quorum Court approves money for widows and caretakers

Monday, August 9 by Greg

By Ray KingThe Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday unanimously adopted an ordinance which will allow the county to compensate eligible widows, widowers, or caretakers of parents who died from COVID-19.The ordinance said Jefferson County had the first reported COVID case in the state... Read More.

Washington to keep masks mandatory in municipal buildings

Monday, August 9 by Greg

Statement from Mayor Shirley M. Washington As mask policies are being reinstated and re-examined in certain areas of the state, the City of Pine Bluff will continue to require facial coverings in all municipal buildings. The City remains firm in encouraging businesses and organizations... Read More.

Jefferson County employees to get 2nd pay raise this year

Tuesday, August 3 by Greg

By Ray KingJefferson County employees who have not seen a pay increase in a number of years are in line for their second raise this year, according to County Judge Gerald Robinson.At a meeting of Quorum Court committees Tuesday night, Robinson said he will... Read More.

Body found near Swan Lake Rd

Saturday, July 31 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a body has been found in a wooded area off of Swan Lake Recreation Road in the Swan Lake Community.On Friday, July 30, 2021, at approximately 5:41 PM Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies were... Read More.

Friday morning homicide victim Identified, 2nd victim in serious condition

Friday, July 23 by Greg

The homicide victim from this morning has been identified as 27-year-old Rasheem Morris of Pine Bluff. At the time of the incident another person was shot as well. He is an adult male who is described as having life-threatening injuries and is currently in... Read More.

Friday morning shooting leaves man dead in Pine Bluff

Friday, July 23 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a Homicide investigation. Shortly after midnight early Friday morning officers were called to the Beech Street Apartments at 2103 S Beech in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival they found an adult male... Read More.

As council tables police raises and chief salary, Mayor names Lloyd A Franklin Sr Interim Chief of Police

Tuesday, July 20 by Greg

Huge news in Pine Bluff overnight. Press release from Mayor Shirley Washington's office is below. July 19, 2021 11 pm Mayor Shirley Washington tapped retired Arkansas State Police (ASP) captain Lloyd A. Franklin Sr. CFE as interim police chief for the Pine Bluff Police Department.... Read More.

PB Council tables raises for Police and Fire…Back to the drawing board

Monday, July 19 by Greg

By Ray KingAfter nearly two hours of debating and arguing about pay increases for Pine Bluff Police and Fire and Emergency Services personnel, the City Council on Monday decided it was time to go back to the drawing board.Council member Joni Alexander was asked... Read More.