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Pine Bluff Robbery Suspect Identified; Still Being Sought

Wednesday, October 9 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The Pine Bluff Police Department would like to extend a huge thank you to members of the community for helping identify the person involved in several commercial burglaries in the Pine Bluff area.Your quick responses and support have been invaluable in moving the... Read More.

Arkansas Residents Brace for Significant Utility Rate Hike

Wednesday, October 9 by Luke Matheson

Summit Utilities’ residential customers in Arkansas are facing a potential monthly rate increase of more than $15.This comes after the company requested a $105 million increase, equating to nearly a 30% rise in residential rates.The utility has reached a settlement with the Arkansas Public... Read More.

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Arkansas National Guard Mobilizes to Support Florida Ahead of Hurricane Milton

Wednesday, October 9 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas National Guard is deploying at least 100 Guardsmen to Florida in preparation for Hurricane Milton, expected to make landfall early Thursday morning.According to a release from the Arkansas National Guard, these Guardsmen will be stationed in Florida for 17 days to support... Read More.

Arkansas to Host Nations Largest Eco-Friendly Motor Fuel Facility

Wednesday, October 9 by Luke Matheson

GTL Americas (GTLA) is set to build a large facility 13 miles north of Pine Bluff in Jefferson County, Arkansas, to produce 1.7 million gallons of environmentally-friendly motor fuel. They have partnered with Hyundai ENG America, Inc., and S&B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd., for... Read More.

Cross-Country Drug Trafficking Scheme Unraveled on Arkansas Highway

Wednesday, October 9 by Luke Matheson

On Thursday, October 3, 2024, at approximately 9:38 p.m., Arkansas State Police Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a rented black 2024 Chrysler Pacifica traveling eastbound on Interstate 40 at the 159-mile marker. During the stop, troopers searched the vehicle and discovered five large... Read More.

Mental Health Wellness program scheduled for Oct. 12 in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, October 8 by Luke Matheson

The D’Andre Seals Suicide Prevention Outreach Project in collaboration with the Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare System will host a Resources for Mental Health Wellness program on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1-3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church located at 717 West 32nd Avenue in... Read More.

$2M bond set for volunteer coach accused of rape

Tuesday, October 8 by Luke Matheson

On Monday, October 7, 2024, Special Agents from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, with assistance from the Highway Patrol Division and U.S. Marshals Service Western District of Arkansas Fugitive Task Force, rearrested Alejandro Mendoza, 34, of Texarkana, Ark.Mendoza now faces... Read More.

Farmers: Take Advantage of Competitive SARE Producer Grants, Deadline Nov. 8

Tuesday, October 8 by Luke Matheson

Farmers and ranchers throughout the southern region can now apply for grants available through the Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, Dr. Henry English, director of the Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said.“SARE’s Producer Grants... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court passes one road repair ordinance while a second ordinance fails to pass

Monday, October 7 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court passed appropriations to release money for county road repairs following several instances of debate between Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin, Jr. and Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll on Monday night.In total,... Read More.

Silver Alert issued for Little Rock man

Monday, October 7 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing Little Rock man.Charles Weldon Holmes has been missing since 8:45 a.m. Tuesday morning. More information is shared below:Age and/or DOB:1/4/1944 Missing Date: 10/7/2024 Missing Time: 8:45 am Missing from City:LITTLE ROCK Missing from County:Pulaski Sex: Male Race: Black Height:... Read More.

Jefferson County drug and alcohol rehabilitation program sees great success in rehabilitating addicts

Monday, October 7 by Luke Matheson

Drug and alcohol addiction is a crisis that has plagued many areas of America, to include Jefferson County, and people are looking for ways to get help battling their addictions on a daily basis. For those seeking help in Jefferson County and surrounding areas... Read More.

1 dead, 1 under arrest following Saturday homicide in Pine Bluff

Saturday, October 5 by Luke Matheson

On October 5, 2024, just after 11:00 AM, Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a reported shooting at 1120 E. 34th Ave. When officers arrived, they found a male with apparent gunshot wounds near 34th and Missouri.Other officers responded to the... Read More.