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White Hall School District Reflects on Achievements and Future Goals

Thursday, June 12 by Alex Bivens

The White Hall School District is out for the summer but that doesn’t mean that everybody gets the time off. District Superintendent Gary Williams talked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked Williams to recap the... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Faces Multiple Charges After Armed Home Invasion

Thursday, June 12 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of forcing his way inside a residence and pointing a gun at the occupants. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Faces Drug Charges with $10,000 Bond Set

Thursday, June 12 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man on a drug related allegation. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Marshall Burnham, 54, with possession of a Schedule 1 Controlled... Read More.

15-Year-Old Girl Fatally Attacked by Pack of Dogs in Saline County

Wednesday, June 11 by Luke Matheson

A 15-year-old girl was tragically killed after being attacked by a pack of dogs in Saline County on Wednesday, June 11. Emergency dispatchers received a call around 12:15 p.m. reporting that a female had been mauled by multiple dogs near Vimy Ridge Road in the... Read More.

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Garland Trice booked into jail following Monday nights arrest

Wednesday, June 11 by Alex Bivens

UPDATE: Garland Trice, 76, has been released from both the hospital and the Jefferson County Jail following his arrest at a Quorum Court meeting on Monday night. According to the Jefferson County jail log, Trice was booked at 8:25 p.m. on Wednesday and released just... Read More.

Community Collaboration Enhances Safety Mass Casualty Drill

Wednesday, June 11 by Alex Bivens

On Tuesday, multiple law enforcement agencies, EASI, Jefferson Regional Hospital and the Arkansas Department of Health joined together to stage an active shooter drill with multiple casualties at Jack Robey Jr. High School. On Wednesday, Larry Kennedy from Jefferson Regional and Josh Bishop from EASI... Read More.

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EMTs Honored with Saint Michael Award for Saving Redfield Mayor’s Life

Wednesday, June 11 by Luke Matheson

Two emergency medical technicians (EMTs) from EASI Ambulance Service were honored Wednesday with the Saint Michael Award for their lifesaving efforts that helped save Redfield Mayor Roben Brooks following a massive stroke. The award, named after Saint Michael the Archangel—the patron saint of police, military,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Faces Charges and $25k Bond After Armed Disturbance Incident

Wednesday, June 11 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of several felonies after police saw him holding a gun after a reported armed disturbance. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Woman Faces Charges for Drug and Theft Offenses with $15,000 Bond

Wednesday, June 11 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman with multiple prior felony convictions on drug and theft related allegations. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jorden Jackson, 32, with... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Searching for Missing Teen

Tuesday, June 10 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is actively searching for a missing teenager who was last seen on the morning of June 10. 17-year-old Martavious Compton was last spotted around 8:45 a.m. He was wearing a wave cap, white shirt, black hoodie, grey sweatpants, and sliders. Compton... Read More.

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Quorum Court Tensions Rise as Budget Veto Overridden and Employee Bonuses Approved

Tuesday, June 10 by Luke Matheson

In a continuation of escalating tensions within the county government, a second quorum court meeting was held following a failed attempt by County Judge Gerald Robinson to convene the body Monday night. That initial meeting ended in controversy after eight Justices of the Peace... Read More.

Drug Task Force Arrests Dumas Man Following Drug Trafficking Investigation

Tuesday, June 10 by Luke Matheson

On or about June 5, agents with the Tenth District Drug Task Force (DTF) acted on information regarding the transport of illegal narcotics from Dumas to Monticello. The investigation led to the arrest of Kerry Gilliam, a resident of Dumas, Arkansas. According to officials, DTF... Read More.

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