Quorum Court approves garbage fee hike

By Ray KingA majority of the members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted in favor of increasing the fee county residents pay to have their garbage picked up.Meeting Monday night, the county’s legislative body approved by a vote of 10-2 a proposed ordinance... Read More.

Chief quits after online threats against Democrats

MARSHALL, Ark. (AP) — The police chief of a small Arkansas city has resigned after posting online threats of violence that targeted Democrats.Marshall Mayor Kevin Elliott said in a statement Saturday that Police Chief Lang Holland had resigned effective immediately.Elliott said the city “strongly... Read More.
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bond set in Saturday shooting

By Ray KingA $75,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of accidently shooting his brother on Saturday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dewayne Hackett, 20, with second-degree domestic battery,... Read More.
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Arkansas State moving to mostly online classes

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas State University on Friday said it will shift to mostly online instruction as new coronavirus cases are hitting record levels in the state.ASU Chancellor Kelly Damphouse announced the Jonesboro school will make the shift after Thanksgiving. Arkansas on Thursday... Read More.

Man facing charges in multiple incidents

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man is facing multiple charges as a result of an investigation that began Tuesday with the theft of a rifle from a parked vehicle in White Hall.In that incident, a female walked out of her residence in the 700... Read More.
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Bond set in domestic incident stabbing

By Ray KingA $2,500 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend during an altercation Thursday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge April Cannon, 37, with second-degree domestic... Read More.

One killed, one hurt in Thursday morning accident

A Pine Bluff woman was killed and a Stuttgart man injured in a two-vehicle accident on the Arkansas River Bridge Thursday morning.According to a -preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Taronda Thomas, 22, was northbound on U.S. 63 and was crossing the bridge... Read More.
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Cotton, Republicans win big in 2020 State election results

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) —Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas won reelection Tuesday in a race that has allowed him to begin laying the groundwork for a potential 2024 White House bid.President Donald Trump secured Arkansas’ six electoral votes as Republicans maintained their dominance... Read More.
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Veteran’s legal clinic set Nov. 12

The next Veterans Legal Clinic is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m.  at First Assembly Church Life Center West Campus, 3206 S. Hazel St. Veterans Day will be celebrated nationally on Wednesday, Nov. 11th.  The Mayor’s Office is pleased to announce that we... Read More.