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Two Arrested in Monticello Drug Stop, One Wanted Out of Texas

Wednesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

Two individuals were arrested following a traffic stop in Monticello on April 20 that led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, according to authorities. Agents with the 10th Judicial District Drug Task Force assisted the Monticello Police Department during the stop, which stemmed from coordinated... Read More.

Father arrested in death of 2-month-old in Jefferson County

Wednesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

A Jefferson County man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 2-month-old child, according to authorities. Timothy Martin, 36, was taken into custody just before 1 a.m. Wednesday, according to jail records from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. He is charged with... Read More.

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Watson Chapel Unveils State of the Art High School Set to Open Fall 2026

Wednesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

The Watson Chapel School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for its new high school, which is set to open for the fall 2026 semester. The facility totals 109,745 square feet, including 70,644 square feet on the first floor and 39,101 square feet on the... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects Tyler appeal of murder conviction

Wednesday, April 22 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man convicted of first-degree murder has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that Judge Alex Guynn erred by denying motions to tell the jury about lesser included offenses like second-degree murder and manslaughter. Vincent Tyler, 24, also contended... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Searching for Man Wanted on Domestic Battery Charge

Wednesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on a domestic battery charge. Authorities are searching for 26-year-old DeMarye Anderson, who is wanted for domestic battering in the third degree, second offense. Anderson is described as approximately 6... Read More.

Pine Bluff Woman Charged with Allegedly Aiding Shooting Suspect Held on $10K Bond

Wednesday, April 22 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of helping a man wanted by police for a shooting. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set he bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jennie Stivers, 33, with... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Woman Charged After Allegedly Ramming Boyfriend’s Car During Dispute

Wednesday, April 22 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of ramming a car belonging to her boyfriend following an altercation Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Karen Pryor,... Read More.

Suspect in Pine Bluff Shooting Taken Into Custody After Police Pursuit

Tuesday, April 21 by Luke Matheson

A man wanted in connection with a recent Pine Bluff shooting is now in custody following a multi-agency search that ended in a crash Tuesday. The Pine Bluff Police Department confirmed that 35-year-old Rickey Ray was arrested after a pursuit that ended near 2nd Street... Read More.

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Police Searching for Suspect in Infant Death; Co-Defendant Held on $100,000 Bond

Tuesday, April 21 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is actively searching for a man wanted in connection with the death of an infant earlier this year, while a co-defendant remains in custody. Police are looking for 36-year-old Timothy Martin, who faces charges of first-degree murder and endangering the... Read More.

Pine Bluff Seeks Federal Funding for Grant Street Trail and Honors Local Boxing Champions

Tuesday, April 21 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council is asking the U.S. Department of Transportation for money to continue work on the Grant Street Multi-use Trail Project. At its meeting Monday, the council approved a resolution signaling a willingness to use the Federal Aid Transportation Alternatives... Read More.

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Clearwater Paper cutting up to 70 jobs

Tuesday, April 21 by Ray King

Clearwater Paper Co. has announced it will be cutting production in half at its Cypress Bend solid bleached sulfate (SBS) mill and eliminating up to 70 jobs. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, about 50 employees will be laid off and 20 vacant positions will... Read More.

Drew County Quorum Court approves money for jail cameras

Tuesday, April 21 by Ray King

A new camera system will be installed in the Drew County Detention Center in the near future after the quorum court approved funding for it. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, at a previous meeting, the county’s legislative body approved $212,583.41 for the camera system,... Read More.

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