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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 King Jefferson 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.

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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.

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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.

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

Monday, July 19 by Greg

By Ray King After 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.

UPDATE: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office identifies body recovered from Patton Lake

Monday, July 19 by Greg

July 19, 2021 - The body of a man now identified as 38-year-old Antonio Conway has been recovered from Patton Lake, near Sherrill, Arkansas. Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) were dispatched to Patton Lake after a passerby contacted 911 and notified dispatchers... Read More.

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Coroner identifies victim in Saturday deadly shooting, investigation ongoing

Saturday, July 17 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a domestic related homicide. Shortly before 4:00 p.m. officers were called to a residence in the 1700 block of Belmoor Avenue in reference to a shooting. Upon arriving they found a 55-year-old woman... Read More.

White Hall Police seek help in identification/location of suspect and suspect’s vehicle in felony theft from SUV

Thursday, July 15 by Greg

On July 13, 2021 a White Hall resident reported a theft from an SUV. Home surveillance videos show the suspect unlawfully entering one vehicle, committing a felony theft and attempting to unlawfully gain entry into another vehicle. The WHPD is offering a reward for anyone... Read More.

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Tribute to fallen officers comes to Pine Bluff for Kevin Collins

Monday, June 28 by Greg

By Ray King A rolling tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty made a stop in Pine Bluff Monday morning as part of an 84 day 17,000 mile trek across the country. The tribute was in the form of a trailer which... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves speed humps in neighborhoods

Monday, June 21 by Greg

By Ray King A speed hump may be coming soon to a neighborhood near you as a result of a vote of the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night. With no dissent, the council approved an ordinance that sets out the guidelines for using speed humps... Read More.

Author: Greg

Washington to keep masks mandatory in municipal buildings

Jefferson County employees to get 2nd pay raise this year

Body found near Swan Lake Rd

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

Friday morning shooting leaves man dead in Pine Bluff

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

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

UPDATE: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office identifies body recovered from Patton Lake

Coroner identifies victim in Saturday deadly shooting, investigation ongoing

White Hall Police seek help in identification/location of suspect and suspect’s vehicle in felony theft from SUV

Tribute to fallen officers comes to Pine Bluff for Kevin Collins

Pine Bluff City Council approves speed humps in neighborhoods

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