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JRMC Wellness Centers are ready for you in 2024

Wednesday, January 24 by Rick Walker

If one of your resolutions is to finally get healthy and in the shape you want to be in, the JRMC Wellness Centers in Pine Bluff and White Hall can make that happen. Brandy Baugh and Jason Rogers from JRMC were guests on Sunrise... Read More.

Sheridan Post Office closed after storm damage

Wednesday, January 24 by Ray King

The Sheridan Post Office is currently closed as a result of storm damage to its roof from the recent snow. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, mail carriers are currently using the Oak Park Post Office in Pine Bluff and all home delivered routes are... Read More.

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Appeals Court rejects inmate claim of innocence in prison assault

Wednesday, January 24 by Ray King

By Ray King An inmate at the Department of Corrections Varner Maximum Security Unit failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that he was not guilty of assaulting a prison employee. Curtis Pittman, 41, was sentenced to 15 years in prison following a trial in... Read More.

A $5k bond was set for a Pine Bluff man being charged with theft by receiving

Wednesday, January 24 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after he was found with a 4-wheeler that had been reported stolen. ShaQuean Miller was taken into custody after White Hall Police were sent to a house on Calhoun Street in reference to a report of... Read More.

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A 100k bond set for a Pine Bluff man for second-degree escape.

Wednesday, January 24 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole who allegedly escaped from police custody after being arrested on Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Danny... Read More.

AG approves ballot measure to reduce abortion ban

Wednesday, January 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ attorney general on Tuesday approved the wording of a proposed ballot measure that would scale back the state’s abortion ban, clearing the way for supporters to begin gathering enough signatures to qualify for the November election. Republican Attorney General... Read More.

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Anthony Compton Jr. in Custody

Tuesday, January 23 by Alex Bivens

UPDATE: On January 23, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Anthony Compton Jr. turned himself in to Pine Bluff Detectives. Compton will be booked in at the Dub Brassell Detention Center for Aggravated Assault on a Family or Household Member and 1st Degree Terroristic Threatening. ORIGINAL POST: From... Read More.

Sheriff sues blogger, two others over false allegations including murder

Tuesday, January 23 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., has filed a lawsuit against a local blogger and two unnamed individuals alleging that they have repeated false stories and accusations against him, including an allegation that he is a murderer. The lawsuit was filed in Jefferson... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge and former Sheriff Gerald Robinson discussed the two escaped detainees

Tuesday, January 23 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson County authorities are continuing their search for two men who escaped from the adult detention center. According to a press release Mondy, Noah Roush, 22, and Jatonia Bryant, 23, may have escaped last Thursday or Friday but were not missed until Monday. Bryant was... Read More.

Former teacher pleads guilty to having sex with minor

Tuesday, January 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced Monday that a former Bryant High School teacher has pleaded guilty to transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of unlawful sexual activity. Heather Hare, 33, of Conway,... Read More.

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Food Hall of Fame begins 2024 nomination process

Tuesday, January 23 by Ray King

Nominations for the Division of Arkansas Heritage's 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame opened Monday. A news release stated that the nominations will run from Jan. 22 through Feb. 29 with different categories recognizing culturally significant restaurants, proprietors, and food-themed events celebrating food heritage across... Read More.

$100k bond set for second suspect involved in Sunday night shooting

Tuesday, January 23 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Tuesday for the second suspect allegedly involved in a shooting incident at Central Park on Sunday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Alexander Herrien, 26, with first-degree... Read More.

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