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Girlfriend of Jefferson County jail escapee pleads guilty

Monday, July 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas woman pleaded guilty to helping her boyfriend, the leader of a white supremacist gang that has been accused of a string of brutal tactics, and another inmate escape from a local jail.Kennan Gililland, 27, pleaded guilty to... Read More.

COVID-19 forces festival cancellations

Monday, July 20 by Ray King

Festivals at two Arkansas cities have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, McGehee Mayor Jeff Owyoung announced that concerns for public safety has led to the cancellation of this year’s Owlfest.Owyoung also served as Chairman of Owlfest and... Read More.

Bond set in drug arrest

Monday, July 20 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $2,500 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman involved in a domestic disturbance on drug related charges.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shameshia McClain, 29, with possession of... Read More.

Man accused of hitting pregnant girlfriend

Friday, July 17 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly hit his pregnant girlfriend during an altercation.Tevin Young, 22, was taken into custody after officers responded to a reported armed disturbance at a residence in the 2400 block of West 25th Avenue.During... Read More.

Bond set in alleged threats against White Hall students

Friday, July 17 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $100,000 bond was set Friday for a man who allegedly posted death threats on social media toward 2020 graduates of White Hall High School.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Erwin... Read More.

Jefferson County records small spike in positive COVID-19 cases

Monday, July 13 by Ray King

By Ray KingAs the number of new cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas nears 29,000, there is still debate about the importance and necessity of wearing a mask.At his daily press briefing, Governor Asa Hutchinson was asked about the debate.He cited the example of Benton... Read More.

Cash only bond for man involved in multi-county chase

Thursday, July 9 by Ray King

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Thursday for a Star City man accused of leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase that began in Pine Bluff and ended in Star City Tuesday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond... Read More.

Outburst at court hearing results in contempt ruling

Thursday, July 9 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff woman arrested Tuesday after an altercation with her parents was found in contempt of court after cursing at District Judge Kim Bridgforth Thursday.Bridgforth had ruled that prosecutors had probable cause to charge Dana Littrell, 50, with second-degree domestic battery... Read More.

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Council approves money for tax bill despite opposition

Wednesday, July 8 by Ray King

By Ray KingA budget adjustment to pay property taxes on a building in downtown owned by the City of Pine Bluff drew opposition from two members of the City Council Tuesday night.Council members Ivan Whitfield and Donald Hatchett opposed using $11,773 to pay taxes... Read More.

New cases of COVID-19 show big increase

Wednesday, July 8 by Ray King

By Ray KingAfter a day with less than 275 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Arkansas on Tuesday, the number of new cases saw a significant increase Wednesday.At his daily COVID-19 press conference, Governor Asa Hutchinson said there were 734 new cases of the... Read More.

Suspect in Monday murder makes first court appearance

Wednesday, July 8 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man to death Monday made his first court appearance Wednesday and will be held on a $250,000 bond pending the filing of formal charges.District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

House fires, accidents cause increase in fire calls

Tuesday, July 7 by Ray King

By Ray KingSlight increases in house fires and vehicle accidents with injuries led to an increase in total calls for the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department in June compared to the previous month.In June, a total of 367 calls were reported, 20... Read More.