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A $2,500 bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening to kill relatives

Monday, April 8 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening to kill relatives Friday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Samuel Wilson, 49, with terroristic threatening. During the court... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a Pine Bluff man being charged with possession of a controlled substance

Monday, April 8 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole after suspected drugs were found in the vehicle the man was driving. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

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A $5k bond was set for a Pine Bluff woman accused of stealing clothes and shoes in two different incidents

Monday, April 8 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of stealing clothing and shoes in two different incidents. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Towana Rice, 46 with two... Read More.

Thorton resigns as UAPB Women’s Basketball Coach

Saturday, April 6 by Greg

After five seasons as the head coach of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's basketball program, Dawn Thornton has announced her departure from the program. "I have a great deal of respect for Dawn Thornton," stated Chris Robinson, the Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate... Read More.

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McGehee Police, Desha County SO cooperate on amnesty program

Friday, April 5 by Ray King

People who have active misdemeanor warrants in Desha County have until April 30 to take advantage of a new program that will allow them to avoid being arrested. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, the McGehee Police Department and Desha County Sheriff’s Department are cooperating... Read More.

A $10k bond was set for a Pine Bluff woman accused of spitting in the face of and biting a deputy’s hand

Friday, April 5 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of spitting in the face of a jail deputy and biting the deputies hand. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

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Chief Shauwn Howell discusses the new fire truck dedication ceremony

Friday, April 5 by Alex Bivens

For the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services, the long wait is over as the department is about to put a new fire truck into service. On Friday, Chief Shauwn Howell was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show to make the announcement. Morning Show... Read More.

A $15k bond was set for a Michigan man accused of using fradulent credit cards

Friday, April 5 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Friday for a Michigan man accused of using fraudulent credit cards to buy lottery tickets. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Marquis Robbins, 33, with theft of... Read More.

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Congratulations to Deputies Sturdivant, Garner, and Smith

Friday, April 5 by Alex Bivens

Today marks a significant milestone as these dedicated individuals graduate from Arkansas' 13-week Basic Law Enforcement Training at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in Camden, Arkansas. The Arkansas Basic Police Training Course is not just a routine training program; it's a rigorous curriculum... Read More.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEPUTIES GRADUATE FROM ACADEMY

Thursday, April 4 by Alex Bivens

On April 4, 2024 Deputies Kirsten Garner, James Smith, and Zachary Sturdivant of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course held at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, Camden, AR. This 13-week, 538-hour course is designed to train... Read More.

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Felon with federal charges pending sentenced to 50 months in prison

Thursday, April 4 by Ray King

HELENA-WEST HELENA—Demarcus Parker will spend the next 50 months in federal prison for receiving a firearm while under felony information. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down Tuesday by United States District... Read More.

Tink Hence to pitch in front of family and friends tomorrow night

Thursday, April 4 by Rick Walker

Former Watson Chapel star Tink Hence will be the opening day starter for the Springfield Cardinals on Friday at Dickey-Stephens Park in Little Rock when they take on the Arkansas Travelers. Tink is in his second season of Double A baseball and had an... Read More.

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