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Pine Bluff Police Seek Public Help to Locate Wanted Sex Offender Robert Len Pesina

Thursday, March 19 by Alex Bivens

BOLO – WANTED SEX OFFENDER The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the following individual who currently has an outstanding felony warrant. Name: Robert Len Pesina Age: 47 Sex: Male Classification: Level 3 Registered Mr. Pesina is currently delinquent in his sex offender registration... Read More.

Congressman Rick Crawford Discusses Farm Bill National Security and Art Opportunities in Arkansas

Thursday, March 19 by Luke Matheson

This week, First District Congressman Rick Crawford, who is a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, shared his thoughts on components of the Farm Food and National Security Act of 2026 that recently passed the house. Crawford also talked about strikes on Iran by... Read More.

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FDA Announces Recall of Children’s Ibuprofen Over Contamination Concerns

Thursday, March 19 by Luke Matheson

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a nationwide recall of certain children’s ibuprofen products after reports of contamination. According to the FDA, Strides Pharma Inc. is recalling 89,592 bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension due to complaints of a gel-like substance and black... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Bradley Shell to Corporal

Thursday, March 19 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has announced the promotion of Bradley Shell to the rank of corporal within the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Shell began his career with the department on Feb. 2, 2019, as a patrolman in the Uniformed Patrol Division. He graduated... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Deyonta Jones to Sergeant

Thursday, March 19 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has announced the promotion of Deyonta Jones to the rank of sergeant within the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, effective March 16, 2026. Jones began his career with the department on Aug. 1, 2020, serving as a patrolman in the... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District Addresses State Audit and Financial Security Concerns

Thursday, March 19 by Haleigh Reichen

At its regular monthly board meeting Monday, the Pine Bluff School District heard a report about the financial audit conducted by the state and Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree talked about that when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Morning Show host Greg Horne... Read More.

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Gerald Robinson Addresses Paycheck Delays and Runoff Controversy on Local Radio

Thursday, March 19 by Haleigh Reichen

During his current term in office, one issue has dogged Jefferson County Gerald Robinson. That issue was employee paychecks being delayed for several weeks. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, host Greg Horne told Robinson that he (Robinson) had gotten a lot of the... Read More.

Cleveland County Sheriff Warns Residents of Traffic Ticket Scam

Thursday, March 19 by Luke Matheson

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving fraudulent messages claiming to be from the Office of Arkansas Motor Vehicles. According to the sheriff’s office, individuals have reported receiving messages stating they have an overdue traffic ticket. Authorities say these messages... Read More.

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Two Arrested After Armed Robbery at Redfield Pharmacy

Wednesday, March 18 by Luke Matheson

Two suspects are in custody following an armed robbery at a Redfield pharmacy Wednesday morning, according to police. Redfield Police Chief Steve McFatridge said officers responded to a reported robbery at Redfield Pharmacy at approximately 9:44 a.m. on March 18. Investigators say two male suspects... Read More.

VA Announces $112 Million in Suicide Prevention Grants for Veteran Services

Wednesday, March 18 by Luke Matheson

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a $112 million grant funding opportunity aimed at expanding suicide prevention services for veterans nationwide. The funding is available through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program and is open to nonprofit organizations, state... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Captain Graduates from FBI National Academy

Wednesday, March 18 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff Police Captain Jason Howard has graduated from the FBI National Academy, completing one of the nation’s premier law enforcement leadership programs. Howard was part of Session 297 at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The program brings together selected law enforcement leaders from... Read More.

Glenn Barnes Jr Promoted to Lieutenant at Jefferson County Sheriffs Office

Wednesday, March 18 by Lori Basiewicz

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who remains committed to fostering professional development and recognizing excellence within the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO), proudly announces the promotion of Glenn Barnes Jr. to the rank of Lieutenant, effective March 1, 2026. Lieutenant Barnes began his career... Read More.

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