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Election Commission censures Davis

Friday, September 18 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Election Commissioner Theodis (Ted) Davis was censured by his two fellow commissioners during a meeting Friday night. Commission Chairman Mike Adam and Commission Secretary Stuart Soffer voted for the censure, which Soffer had called for in a letter to Adam dated... Read More.

Woods says sheriff’s department to be part of city cleanup

Thursday, September 17 by Ray King

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Thursday that his department will be joining the city-wide cleanup planned for Saturday. In a press release, Woods was quoted as saying: As we continue getting better every day as a county, I want to discuss a growing... Read More.

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FOP to take “high road” in dispute with Mayor

Thursday, September 17 by Ray King

By Ray King The Pine Bluff Fraternal Order of Police in a press release Thursday, said they have “chosen to take the high road” in their dispute with Mayor Shirley Washington. The FOP has been squabbling with the Mayor since she showed up at the scene... Read More.

911 board approves money for new computer assisted dispatch system

Thursday, September 17 by Ray King

By Ray King With no dissent, the 911 Administrative Board on Thursday approved the transfer of 911 money to MECA (Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association) to help fund operations and to purchase a new CAD (computer assisted dispatch) system. Meeting virtually, four of the five members of... Read More.

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Police investigate shooting of 8-year-old

Thursday, September 17 by Ray King

An eight-year-old boy was shot in the early morning hours Thursday and Pine Bluff Police are continuing their investigation. The child reportedly received a gunshot wound to the stomach area and was taken to Jefferson Regional Hospital by ambulance. According to the police report, the incident... Read More.

Woman accused of cutting man during altercation

Thursday, September 17 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly cut the hand of a man who she said is the father of her children. Lanisha Smith, 34, also allegedly held a knife to the man’s throat, resulting in a scratch across his... Read More.

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Governor holds COVID press briefing from Batesville

Wednesday, September 16 by Ray King

By Ray King Despite announcing last week that his daily COVID-19 press briefings would be switching to a once-weekly press briefing, Governor Asa Hutchinson held them two days in a row, on Tuesday from Little Rock and Wednesday from Batesvlle. The Governor said that while he... Read More.

Grant County courthouse reopens

Wednesday, September 16 by Ray King

The Grant County Courthouse has reopened after being shut down because of COVID-19. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, County Judge Randy Pruitt said the county has hired a man who works the front door and who checks people in and takes their temperature before... Read More.

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Prior domestic battery conviction leads to felony allegation

Wednesday, September 16 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery in May is facing a felony allegation after he was arrested for domestic battery Sunday. Febrick Hill, 43, was taken into custody after officers were sent to an address on West 26th Avenue... Read More.

Bond set for man in domestic battery allegation

Wednesday, September 16 by Ray King

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly hit his girlfriend in the face several times during an altercation Saturday, causing injuries that will require surgery. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.

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Street topper for late pastor gets committee approval

Tuesday, September 15 by Ray King

By Ray King A request for a street topper sign to honor the late Rev. Lorenzo Jones III won approval from the Traffic and Aviation Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council during a virtual meeting Tuesday. Council members Win Trafford and Donald Hatchett voted to... Read More.

High speed chase ends in arrest

Tuesday, September 15 by Ray King

By Ray King A 21-year-old Springdale man who led police on a high-speed chase at speeds of up to 90-miles-per-hour Saturday will have to post a $25,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center while prosecutors prepare felony charges against him. On Tuesday, Jefferson... Read More.

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