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Quorum Committees meet remotely for first time

Tuesday, August 4 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe first effort by members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court to meet remotely Tuesday night got started late but in the words of County Judge Gerald Robinson, “I think we’re doing pretty good.”The Justices of the Peace met for about 45... Read More.

Help available for mental issues, stress related to COVID-19

Tuesday, August 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansans experiencing mental health issues or stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic may receive immediate help 24 hours a day through the AR-Connect program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) with no out-of-pocket cost to the patient.The program... Read More.

Firefighters classify 4 structure fires in July as arson

Monday, August 3 by Ray King

There were nine structure fires reported in Pine Bluff during the month of July, according to the monthly report from the Fire and Emergency Services Department.Of the nine, fire investigators classified four as arson and the cause of the remaining five was undetermined. Five... Read More.

New cases of COVID-19 near 800 Monday

Monday, August 3 by Ray King

By Ray KingAfter a weekend where new cases of COVID-19 numbered less than 700, Arkansas on Monday saw the number jump to nearly 800 over a 24-hour period.At his daily COVID-19 press briefing, Governor Asa Hutchinson said there were 787 new cases reported, bringing... Read More.

Cash only bond set in shooting

Friday, July 31 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $50,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly shot another man July 22.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Cameron Bennett, 21, with first-degree battery.Deputy... Read More.

Police arrest man in alleged domestic battery incident

Friday, July 31 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly pushed his live-in girlfriend down then hit her in the stomach with a broom handle.When he was questioned, Wayne Gatley, 60, admitted pushing the woman but denied hitting her.During a court hearing... Read More.

Filing period for non-partisan candidates begins

Thursday, July 30 by Ray King

The filing period for independent non-partisan candidates for municipal office and for school board positions is underway at the Jefferson County Courthouse and thru 1 p.m. Thursday, nine people had submitted petitions seeking election.Six of those are current members of the White Hall City... Read More.

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Chicot County detention facility

Wednesday, July 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn outbreak of COVID-19 at a correctional facility in Chicot County contributed to a total of nearly 800 new cases statewide in the past 24 hours and pushed the cumulative state-wide total to nearly 41,000.At his daily COVID-19 press conference Wednesday, Governor... Read More.

Bond set in Monday shooting incident

Wednesday, July 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $150,000 bond was set Wednesday for a man accused of shooting another man on Monday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Raymond Johnson, 21, with first-degree battery and aggravated assault.According to... Read More.

Council committee recommends lease for former bank be approved

Tuesday, July 28 by Ray King

By Ray KingA committee of the Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday recommended that a lease agreement between the city and Saracen Casino to use the former Bank of America building in downtown for two months be approved by the full council when they... Read More.

State to provide access points for online instruction if needed

Monday, July 27 by Ray King

By Ray KingAlthough schools in Arkansas are expected to begin in-class instruction in about a month, the state is preparing to improve the ability for students to take classes online if needed.During his daily COVID-19 press briefing Monday, Governor Asa Hutchinson said he is... Read More.

Circuit Clerk’s Office reports two employees exposed to COVID-19

Friday, July 24 by Ray King

Jefferson County Circuit Clerk Lafayette Woods Sr., has confirmed that at least two employees in his office in the County Courthouse have been exposed to a person who has either tested positive for COVID-19 or believed to be positive for COVID-19.In a memo that... Read More.