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$100,000 bonds set for two men accused of violating machine gun act

Wednesday, May 8 by Ray King

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff men accused of violating the Machine Gun Act will have to post $100,000 bonds to be released from the adult detention center after a court hearing Wednesday. Javonni Kendall, 20, and Jaqualyn Kendall, 19, were taken into custody after police... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court’s Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, once again nothing accomplished

Wednesday, May 8 by Alex Bivens

The Jefferson County Quorum Court's Committee of the Whole met Tuesday evening...and it was more of the same. Two seperate meetings, same old results...nothing gets done. For example, a number of items on the agenda that delt with the County's roads were all rejected, and that... Read More.

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Professional Municipal Clerks week announced

Tuesday, May 7 by Alex Bivens

PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL (CITY) CLERKS WEEK May 5 - 11, 2024 A Proclamation of great significance was issued by Pine Bluff City Council on Monday, May 6, 2024, resolving that the week of May 5 - 11, 2024, is designated as "Professional Municipal Clerks Week." It... Read More.

SEARK’s Interim President Dr. Stacy Pfluger discusses when the summer session of courses will begin

Tuesday, May 7 by Alex Bivens

Classes are winding down at Southeast Arkansas College as students are taking final exams this week and preparing for graduation next week. Interim College President Dr. Stacy Pfluger said that the school did not have a graduation ceremony in December so the Thursday, May 16,... Read More.

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Jason Pardue explains the reason the Salvation Army’s homeless shelter is closing

Tuesday, May 7 by Alex Bivens

The Salvation Army has announced that it will be what Capt. Jason Pardue called “right sizing” its operations in Pine Bluff. Pardue, who has been in the city for three years, and his wife will be heading to Hot Springs in late June to take... Read More.

A $5k bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of choking his pregnant girlfriend

Tuesday, May 7 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of choking his pregnant girlfriend and pushing on her stomach. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jamisoun Jones, 19, with... Read More.

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Sheridan soccer, baseball and softball teams head to State Tournaments

Tuesday, May 7 by Rick Walker

Sheridan will be well represented in State Tournaments for spring sports, as they get underway this week. Scott Hoffman's softball team, who captured the 5A South and carry a 25-2 record into the tournament in Harrison, will open play on Thursday at 10 a.m. against... Read More.

Pine Bluff neighborhood given no notice of new drug treatment facility moving in

Tuesday, May 7 by Alex Bivens

A new drug treatment facility is reportedly moving into a residential area in Pine Bluff and residents of that neighborhood got no advance notice. At a meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night, First Ward Council Member Lloyd Holcomb Jr., talked about what... Read More.

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A $5k cash only bond and a $25k bond set for two White Hall residents on drug related charges

Tuesday, May 7 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King Two White Hall residents were arrested Friday on drug related allegations. George Bradley Pickler and Kristi Lee Ballentin were taken into custody after White Hall Police responded to a reported domestic disturbance at No. 7 Constitution Avenue. During a court hearing Monday, Chief Deputy... Read More.

Aquatic Center to become own city department

Monday, May 6 by Greg

By Ray King Mayor Shirley Washington cast the deciding vote Monday as the Pine Bluff City Council approved an ordinance to move the Carl Redus Aquatic Center from the Parks and Recreation Department to its own department. The Mayor’s vote was necessary because Council Members LaTisha... Read More.

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A $2,500 bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun at his girlfriend

Monday, May 6 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun at his girlfriend and threatening to kill her. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Keenan Taylor,... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson came to discuss the payroll issues

Monday, May 6 by Alex Bivens

It has been several days since most Jefferson County employees received their paychecks following a dispute between County Judge Gerald Robinson and County Clerk Shawndra Taggart after Robinson instructed Taggart to hold the checks of two employees and she said no. Appearing on the Oldies... Read More.

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