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Jefferson County Quorum Court’s latest meeting

Wednesday, August 16 by Alex Bivens

Among the many issues facing the Jefferson County Quorum Court over the past few months has been the issue of reading proposed ordinances in their entirety, verses reading them by title only. Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll was among the first to call for... Read More.

Shelette Strong of Tucker being held without bond for allegedly murdering her 14 year old daughter

Wednesday, August 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King Formal charges have been filed against a Jefferson County woman accused of killing her daughter, who died at a Little Rock hospital on March 1. During a court hearing Wednesday, Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney read the allegation against Shelette Strong, 30,... Read More.

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Sheridan parents informed of threat

Wednesday, August 16 by Greg

UPDATE: as of 7:48 am this morning the following message was sent to Sheridan school parents: SSD families: In the event you choose to keep your student(s) home from school today, it will not be counted against them. The following text message was sent to Sheridan... Read More.

14 year old death ruled homicide, mom in custody

Tuesday, August 15 by Greg

On February 27, 2023, Deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Beale Street in Tucker, Arkansas in regards to an unresponsive fourteen-year-old female. The child was identified as Ciana Roberts. Roberts was transported to Jefferson Regional Medical Center (JRMC) by Emergency Ambulance Services... Read More.

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Justices vote down appropriation to pay outstanding Jefferson County bills

Tuesday, August 15 by Greg

By Ray King Legislation to appropriate more than $392,000 that was needed to pay outstanding bills was voted down during a special called meeting of the Quorum Court Tuesday night. County Judge Gerald Robinson called the meeting to take care of more than 20 proposed ordinances... Read More.

Julius “JuJu” Ford arrested for murder in Arkadelphia

Tuesday, August 15 by Greg

On August 15, 2023, at approximately 5:50 P.M., homicide suspect, Julius Ford, was arrested in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Ford will be transported to W.C. Dub Brassell Detention Center and booked in for Capital Murder. Original Post: On August 12, 2023, around 11:15 A.M., Officers were dispatched to 2709 East... Read More.

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PBPD announce details of homicide on Myrtle St in Pine Bluff in July

Tuesday, August 15 by Greg

Special to Deltaplex from Pine Bluff Police Department 8/15/2023 Recent Homicide On July 29, 2023, around 1:08 P.M., Officers were dispatched to the area of 801 South Myrtle, in reference to gunshots in the area. Officers arrived on scene and talked to a black male, later identified... Read More.

City of Pine Bluff Hosts Town Hall Meeting to Address Sales Taxes

Tuesday, August 15 by Staff

On Monday, the city of Pine Bluff hosted a Town Hall Meeting to Address the Public on Go Forward Pine Bluff endeavors and future plans. Mayor Washington shared an update on the Go Forward initiative, and the series of events that have transpired up... Read More.

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2 killed in Faulkner County accident

Tuesday, August 15 by Ray King

A two-vehicle accident in Faulkner County in the early morning hours Monday resulted in the death of two people. According to a preliminary report, Chelsey Yarbrough, 33, of Vilonia was eastbound on Main Street when the 2015 Infiniti she was driving crossed into the westbound... Read More.

$15k bond set for Redfield man accused of hitting family members and girlfriend

Tuesday, August 15 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Redfield man accused of hitting two members of his family and his girlfriend during an altercation. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Ryker Branch,... Read More.

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Arrest made for Saturday homicide at Dollar Tree on E Harding

Tuesday, August 15 by Greg

Pine Bluff Police have arrested 2 men for Capital Murder in connection with the Saturday shooting of 30 year old Ryan Wear on East Harding in the parking lot of Dollar Tree 21 year old Javreon Trevon Mcgown and 19 year old Gregory Lamont Mcgown... Read More.

Runaway teen found safe

Monday, August 14 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is glad to report that Johnny Munnerlyn, a runaway juvenile, has been located and is safe. Original story: August 9, 2023 The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance locating Johnny Munnerlyn (14), a runaway juvenile. On August 8, 2023,... Read More.

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