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Watson Chapel Volunteer Fire Department to host open house

Wednesday, October 7 by Staff

The Watson Chapel Volunteer Fire Department will host an open house Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Watson Chapel Fire Station 1 located at 4805 Farm Lane.The department will have goodie bags for the kids, firetruck rides, fire truck... Read More.

The City of Pine Bluff and Quapaw Nation partner up to open new fire station

Wednesday, October 7 by Staff

The City of Pine Bluff and the Quapaw Nation teamed up for the ribbon cutting for the official opening of a new fire station located at 3609 Market Street on the property of the Saracen Casino Resort Wednesday morning.The new station will replace the... Read More.

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Prayer and Unity Walk and Candlelight Vigil to honor Detective Kevin Collins scheduled

Wednesday, October 7 by Staff

The Office of the Mayor is inviting the public to a Prayer and Unity Walk in honor of Detective Kevin Collins on Thursday, October 8 at 6:00 p.m.The program will begin on the steps of City Hall located at 200 East 8th Avenue. The... Read More.

Wounded Pine Bluff PD officer released from the hospital

Tuesday, October 6 by Staff

According to Pine Bluff Police Department Public Information Officer David DeFoor, Lieutenant Ralph Isaac has been released from the hospital after being wounded in a shooting that took the life of Detective Kevin Collins on Monday.“He was released from the hospital a little over... Read More.

Judge Gerald Robinson discusses construction of new county buildings

Tuesday, October 6 by Staff

By Ray KingSimultaneous groundbreaking ceremonies Monday marked the start of construction for three new Jefferson County buildings, including a new health department.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said the three buildings were needed.Robinson said even before he... Read More.

VIDEO: Detective Kevin Collins escorted back to Pine Bluff by multiple agencies

Tuesday, October 6 by Staff

Detective Kevin Collins, who lost his life in a shooting Monday, was escorted back to Pine Bluff by multiple law enforcement agencies from across the area Tuesday morning.Below you can view video from White Hall as officers escorted Detective Collins to Brown Funeral Home.https://vimeo.com/465450645

City and County officials give thoughts on the loss of Detective Kevin Collins

Tuesday, October 6 by Staff

By Ray KingCity and county officials are grieving Tuesday after Pine Bluff Police Detective Kevin Collins was shot to death while conducting an investigation at the Econo Lodge on Blake Street Monday. A 19-year-old man, KeShone Quanterious Smith, who was wanted for a murder... Read More.

Suspect in murder of Detective Kevin Collins identified

Tuesday, October 6 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department has released the name of one of the suspects arrested for the murder of Detective Kevin Collins on Monday.19-year-old Keshone Quanterious Smith of Pine Bluff has been booked into the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Detention Center on charges of Capital... Read More.

Keshone Quantarious Smith, 19, Pine Bluff

Monday, October 5 by Staff

Booking #: 176111Age: 19Gender: MaleRace: African AmericanAddress: Pine Bluff, ARBooking Date: 10-05-2020 - 8:01 pmCharges:Capital Murder-CAPITAL MURDER

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. offers condolences for the loss of Detective Kevin Collins

Monday, October 5 by Staff

It is with profound sadness that the men and women of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and I extend our sincere condolences to Detective Kevin Collins' family, friends and fellow officers as well as the Jefferson County/Pine Bluff community, which has lost a devoted... Read More.

Double homicide suspect Jory Worthen arrested in California by U.S. Marshall’s

Monday, October 5 by Staff

UPDATE 8:50 P.M.: The Camden police department has confirmed Worthen is in custody, and will hold a 10 a.m. press conference on Tuesday to share more information.ORIGINAL STORY: Jory Worthen, who is alleged to have murdered his girlfriend and her 4-year-old son at her... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department mourns the loss of an officer following an officer involved shooting

Monday, October 5 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own following an officer involved shooting at the Econo Lodge at the corner of Martha Mitchell Expressway and Blake Street.The shots fired call went out across the radio at approximately 12:00... Read More.