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Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame to Host Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament

Monday, September 22 by Luke Matheson

Golfers and sports fans alike will soon have a chance to hit the fairways for a good cause. The Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame (JCSHOF) will host its Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Pine Bluff Country Club, with... Read More.

Most Jefferson County School Districts Receive Low Grades in Latest State Report

Monday, September 22 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Department of Education has released letter grades for all the school districts in Jefferson County and the results are for the most part dismal. Nine K-12 campuses received either a D or an F in the grades released Friday, involving the Pine... Read More.

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LaTisha Brunson Announces Reelection Bid for Pine Bluff City Council

Monday, September 22 by Luke Matheson

First Ward City Council member LaTisha Brunson has announced her intention to seek another term in office. In her announcement, she focused on her proven record of public service and vision for solution driven progress in Pine Bluff. She talked about her priorities if reelected and... Read More.

Jefferson County Woman Held on $100,000 Bond After Infant Ingests Fentanyl

Monday, September 22 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County woman accused of having fentanyl which her infant child ingested Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Caitlin Bunting, 30, with endangering... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Held on $10,000 Bond for Burglary and Protection Order Violation

Monday, September 22 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who was arrested after he allegedly violated an order of protection and broke into a house Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

Pine Bluff Officials Warn Residents of Email, Text Scam Targeting City Services

Friday, September 19 by Luke Matheson

The City of Pine Bluff has issued a public service announcement warning residents about a scam involving fraudulent emails and text messages impersonating the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission. According to city officials, the scam attempts to trick recipients into sending wire transfers under the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Searching for Two Wanted Sex Offenders

Friday, September 19 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating two men who are classified as Level 4 Sex Offenders and are currently wanted for failing to comply with registration requirements. Dave McLemore, 67, is described as a Black male, 5 feet... Read More.

Sheridan man’s lawsuit against Grant County Judge, others dismissed

Friday, September 19 by Ray King

A lawsuit filed by a Sheridan resident against several Grant County officials including the County Judge and members of the Quorum Court has been dismissed by a judge. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, retired Circuit Judge Grisham Phillips dismissed the suit which was aimed... Read More.

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Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Deaths, Warns of Scam, and Reports Court Activity

Friday, September 19 by Luke Matheson

Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedl released an update this week outlining several major incidents, public safety concerns, and court proceedings across the county. The week began with law enforcement investigating the deaths of two people at a residence in Fordyce. Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation... Read More.

Jefferson County Constable Chase Sparks Debate Over Authority and Public Safety After Traffic Stop Incident

Friday, September 19 by Luke Matheson

A traffic stop conducted by a Jefferson County constable escalated into a pursuit that crossed county lines and raised new concerns about the role and authority of constables in Arkansas, according to a report from THV11. The chase began near Sherrill when Jefferson County Constable... Read More.

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DAR’s Monticello Chapter to Celebrate Constitution Week with Bells Across America

Friday, September 19 by Luke Matheson

Communities across the country will pause this week to celebrate the U.S. Constitution, as the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) lead observances for Constitution Week beginning Tuesday, September 17. The celebration marks the anniversary of September 17, 1787, when 39 delegates signed the Constitution... Read More.

Cleveland County Quorum Court sets Monday meeting to declare vacancy in County Judge’s office

Friday, September 19 by Ray King

The Cleveland County Quorum Court will meet on Monday to declare a vacancy in the office of County Judge. According to the Cleveland County Herald, that meeting will take place at the Hall-Morgan Veteran’s Building at 6 p.m. That action is necessary following the death of... Read More.

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