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Pine Bluff Police searching for William E. Reed IV

Wednesday, July 16 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is currently seeking assistance from the community to locate William E. Reed IV, who is wanted for several serious offenses. Reed is described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 190 pounds. He faces charges including Aggravated Assault... Read More.

Fatal Crash in Grant County Claims Life of Sheridan Woman

Tuesday, July 15 by Luke Matheson

A multi-vehicle collision at a busy Grant County intersection has left one woman dead. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 1:56 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, at the junction of Highway 167 North and Grant 58 near Sheridan. According to the Arkansas State Police, 61-year-old... Read More.

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Grant County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing Man with Schizophrenia

Tuesday, July 15 by Luke Matheson

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a missing man who walked away from a residential facility near the county line. On July 15, 2025, deputies received a report from the Birch Tree Community, located at 12453 Highway 35 near the Saline and... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Continue Search for Missing Woman Joynell Brandon

Tuesday, July 15 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is continuing its active search for Joynell Brandon, a local woman who has been missing since May 13, 2025. Brandon was last seen in the area of University Avenue, and police say their investigation remains ongoing and a top... Read More.

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Pine Bluff School District Announces New School Hours for 2025–2026 Academic Year

Tuesday, July 15 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff School District has announced revised school hours set to take effect at the start of the 2025–2026 school year. The changes, which impact all grade levels from Pre-K through high school, are part of an effort to enhance educational outcomes and... Read More.

Monticello Woman Found Not Guilty in Drug Paraphernalia Case

Tuesday, July 15 by Luke Matheson

A Drew County jury found a Monticello woman not guilty in a drug paraphernalia case following a trial held on June 24, 2025, at the Drew County Courthouse. The case stemmed from a December 10, 2024, traffic stop conducted by Detective Ben Hines of the... Read More.

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Drew County, Monticello Secure $157K Grant for Road Improvements to Lake Monticello, Saline River Access

Tuesday, July 15 by Luke Matheson

A joint initiative between Drew County and the City of Monticello will result in improved access to Lake Monticello and the Saline River, thanks to a $157,500 grant awarded through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Marine Fuel Tax Program. County Judge Jessie Griffin received... Read More.

Ongoing Jefferson County Dispute Impacts Community and Law Enforcement Protocols

Tuesday, July 15 by Luke Matheson

The conflict between Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court has been going on for must of this year and it is effecting everyone in the county in one way or the other. White Hall Police Chief Mickey Buffkin was asked... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Woman Faces Charges for Alleged Assault by Relatives

Tuesday, July 15 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of having two of her relatives beat a man she had been involved with romantically before an altercation between the two. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after... Read More.

Pine Bluff Woman Faces $25,000 Bond for Alleged Shooting Incident

Tuesday, July 15 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of firing shots at three other women following an altercation. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jermia Frazier, 25, with... Read More.

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Police launch campaign to enforce speeding regulations

Tuesday, July 15 by Ray King

Pine Bluff — As part of the speed reduction awareness and high-visibility enforcement campaign, Speeding Slows You Down, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Pine Bluff Police Department (PBPD) reminds everyone that speeding has life-threatening consequences and... Read More.

Police release numbers from Stop the Bleed crime prevention campaign

Tuesday, July 15 by Ray King

The first two rounds of Operation Stop the Bleed, a joint crime prevention campaign conducted recently by the Pine Bluff Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Arkansas State Police, netted 27 tickets, 36 warnings and a total of 56 charges, according to the... Read More.

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