Friday morning death at Jefferson County jail

On April 12, 2024 at approximately 8:00 AM W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Deputies learned of a detainee who was unconscious. Deputies, as well as a jail nurse, responded and attempted to revive the detainee through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and an automated external defibrillator... Read More.

Statement from Sheriff Woods on April 15th payroll

Statement issued by Sheriff Lafayette Woods JrAs Sheriff of Jefferson County, I am compelled to address the alarming situation created by County Judge Gerald Robinson's repeated refusal to approve the payroll for the April 15, 2024, earnings period. This decision directly affects not only... Read More.
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Pfluger discusses non traditional students

On Monday, schools in the Pine Bluff area shut down so that students could devote their attention to the solar eclipse.Southeast Arkansas College made the decision to shut down as well and the school’s interim President, Dr. Stacy Pfluger explained why when she appeared... Read More.

Thorton resigns as UAPB Women’s Basketball Coach

After five seasons as the head coach of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's basketball program, Dawn Thornton has announced her departure from the program."I have a great deal of respect for Dawn Thornton," stated Chris Robinson, the Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate... Read More.
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Flowers wins Mayor nomination, Fells City Council slot

With 54.6 percent of the total votes cast, current State Representative Vivian Flowers has defeated incumbent Mayor Shirley Washington and won the Democratic Party’s nomination to be the next Mayor of Pine Bluff.Complete but unofficial results were as follows:Flowers 2,569Washington 2,137Flowers served in the... Read More.

QC Justices again refuse to participate in meetings

On Tuesday evening, The Jefferson County Quorum Court Committee of the Whole held one of the shortest meetings ever in the history of the County.   With County Judge Gerald Robinson convening the meeting promptly at 5:30,  several members declined to participate in the process. ... Read More.
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2067 vote early for runoff elections

465 people made their way to the Jefferson County Courthouse Monday on the last day of early voting.  in total 2067 people voted early in the runoff elections for Pine Bluff Mayor and Ward 3 Alderman for the PB city council.  In the regular... Read More.
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FBT adds 2 to Board of Directors

FBT Bank announced Tuesday the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors. Charles Anderson and Lynn Wilson, both small business owners in southeast Arkansas, will join the nine-member board that assists the bank in establishing policies that govern its day-to-day... Read More.
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