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Emergency Response Agencies Conduct Mass Casualty Drill at Jack Robey Junior High

Tuesday, June 10 by Alex Bivens

Members of law enforcement, EASI ambulance and others gathered at Jack Robey Junior High School Tuesday for a “mass casualty” drill, designed to prepare the agencies for something they hope never happens. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Tuesday, Dwayne Alseth and Clyde McDaniel... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Faces Drug and Weapons Charges After Traffic Stop

Tuesday, June 10 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons allegations. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Tyler Crews, 19, with possession of a controlled substance and... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Faces Charges for Shooting and Stolen Gun Incident

Tuesday, June 10 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of firing a shot at another man following an altercation Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shanay Withers, 32,... Read More.

White Hall Man Arrested for Child Exploitation and Failing to Register as Sex Offender

Tuesday, June 10 by Luke Matheson

Alax Alan Young, a 35-year-old Level 2 sex offender from White Hall, was arrested on June 9, 2025, by Arkansas State Police's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Special Agents. The operation received assistance from Homeland Security Investigations and the White Hall Police Department. Young is charged... Read More.

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Contentious Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting Ends in Walkout, Arrest

Monday, June 9 by Luke Matheson

Another Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting devolved into controversy and chaos Monday night, as disputes over procedural legitimacy and decorum led to a walkout by Justices and the eventual arrest of a community activist. Tensions flared at the outset of the meeting when Justice Alfred... Read More.

Senator Alan Clark Pushes Tougher Penalties in Arkansas for Rioters After Los Angeles Unrest

Monday, June 9 by Luke Matheson

In response to violent unrest over the weekend in Los Angeles, Arkansas State Senator Alan Clark is drawing attention to a law he co-sponsored that significantly increases penalties for riot-related offenses in Arkansas. His comments came Monday in a social media post, shortly after... Read More.

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One Dead in Early Morning House Fire on S. Cypress Street in Pine Bluff

Monday, June 9 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Jefferson County Coroner has identified the victim as 69-year-old Sandra Townsend of Pine Bluff. ORIGINAL STORY: A tragic early morning house fire claimed the life of a woman in Pine Bluff on Monday. Fire crews were dispatched at 3:04 a.m. to a residential structure fire... Read More.

Woodlawn’s Lillie-Faye McWhorter Named 2024-25 Gatorade Arkansas Softball Player of the Year

Monday, June 9 by Luke Matheson

In a major recognition of athletic excellence, Lillie-Faye McWhorter of Woodlawn High School has been named the 2024-25 Gatorade Arkansas Softball Player of the Year, Gatorade announced today. The award is part of the program’s 40th year honoring the nation’s most elite high school... Read More.

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Grant Hardin Transfered To Varner SuperMax Following Escape Arrest

Monday, June 9 by Luke Matheson

Authorities have released new details following the recapture of Grant Hardin, a convicted killer who escaped custody last week. Hardin was apprehended Saturday afternoon, ending an intense manhunt that had spanned several days. Following his arrest, Hardin was transported to the North Central Unit in... Read More.

White Hall Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Wanted Man, Reward Offered

Monday, June 9 by Luke Matheson

The White Hall Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Hunter Dial, a white male born on June 28, 1987. Authorities have issued a reward for information that leads to his arrest. Investigators have not released specific details surrounding the charges or... Read More.

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A $10k bond was set for a woman being charged with felony fleeing

Monday, June 9 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County woman accused of fleeing from White Hall Police who attempted to stop the vehicle the woman was driving. Jefferson County Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

$25k bond isssued for a PB man currently on parole

Monday, June 9 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole who was arrested after a loaded gun was found under the driver’s seat of the vehicle the man was driving. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond... Read More.

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