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Dumas Man Arrested for Felony Theft After Incident at Pine Bluff Walmart

Monday, September 15 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Monday for a Dumas man previously convicted of misdemeanor theft of property who was arrested Sunday and accused of taking items from Walmart without paying for them. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Killed in Jefferson County Crash

Sunday, September 14 by Luke Matheson

A Pine Bluff man was killed Wednesday evening in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 65 in Jefferson County, according to the Arkansas State Police. The crash occurred at 6:35 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the intersection of U.S. 65 and State Highway 81. Investigators said... Read More.

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One Man Dead After House Fire in Desha County

Saturday, September 13 by Luke Matheson

A house fire in Desha County Friday night left one man dead, according to the Desha County Sheriff’s Office. Desha County Central Dispatch received multiple 911 calls at 8:13 p.m. reporting a fire at 203 East Third Street in Reed, with reports that residents might... Read More.

Entergy’s Jefferson County Power Plant Proposal Faces Pushback

Saturday, September 13 by Luke Matheson

Entergy Arkansas’ plan to build a massive new power plant in Jefferson County has drawn opposition from state officials, even as the utility insists the project is both necessary and widely supported. The proposed Jefferson Power Station, a natural gas-fired facility capable of generating more... Read More.

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Deltaplex Area Teams Light Up the Scoreboard in Week 2

Friday, September 12 by Luke Matheson

Week 2 of high school football delivered plenty of action for Deltaplex-area fans, with local teams racking up big wins, shutouts, and some eye-popping offensive numbers under the Friday night lights. Camden Fairview edged Pine Bluff 26-22 in a thriller, holding off a late push... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Files Lawsuit Against Quorum Court Over Procedural Ordinance

Friday, September 12 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has filed a lawsuit against members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court, claiming they violated state law by conducting county business without a valid procedural ordinance in place. The complaint, filed Thursday in Jefferson County Circuit Court, argues that the... Read More.

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Warren Police Investigating Home Invasion and Assault

Friday, September 12 by Luke Matheson

The Warren Police Department is investigating a home invasion and assault that occurred Wednesday morning, September 10, 2025, in the 1400 block of West Pine Street. Officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 9:22 a.m. after receiving reports of the incident. Authorities said the... Read More.

Drew County Quorum Court hears reports on solid waste bills, broadband

Friday, September 12 by Ray King

Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin told the Quorum Court this week that the county has more than $247,000 in uncollected solid waste bills. He said county officials are working to get those cleaned and he hopes to have a better report next month. According to the... Read More.

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$50,000 Bond Set For Drew County Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase, Domestic Disturbance

Friday, September 12 by Luke Matheson

A Wilmar man is facing multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash and a foot pursuit on Sunday, September 7, 2025. According to the Drew County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to an apartment complex on Highway... Read More.

Hensley Mother and Daughter Convicted in Fentanyl Conspiracy That Led to Death

Friday, September 12 by Luke Matheson

A Hensley mother and daughter are facing a minimum of 20 years in federal prison after being convicted in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy that resulted in a fatal overdose. On April 2, 2024, a federal grand jury indicted 62-year-old April Adams and her daughter, 38-year-old... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Held on Drug and Weapons Charges After Search Warrant Arrest

Friday, September 12 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons charges, Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Fred Pittman, 39, with possession of a controlled substance with... Read More.

Jefferson County Woman Faces Methamphetamine Charge with Bond Set at $5000

Friday, September 12 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County woman on a drug related charge. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Crystal Anderson, 40, with possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine. Deputy... Read More.

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