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JCSO’s Hudson promoted to Chief Deputy – Jail Administrator

Thursday, February 23 by Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has announced the promotion of Internal Affairs Sergeant Jimmy "Bo" Hudson to Chief Deputy - Jail Administrator. "Chief Deputy Hudson's commitment to his performance and dedication to duty are trademarks for the long-term success of the Jefferson County Sheriff's... Read More.

Investigation begins into Arkansas plane crash that killed 5

Thursday, February 23 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Federal investigators headed to Arkansas Thursday to determine the cause of a small plane crash that killed five employees of an environmental consulting firm. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board planned to begin work to document the crash site... Read More.

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Robinson talks about recent meeting

Thursday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, a day after he shut down a meeting of the Quorum Court before they could take any action. Robinson made the decision to halt the meeting because the Justices of... Read More.

Bond set for man accused of walking out of juvenile detention center

Thursday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff teenager was arrested Wednesday after he walked out of the juvenile detention center where he was being held. Dillon Finch, 18, will have to post a $10,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center after Pine Bluff District... Read More.

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$50,000 bond set for woman accused of bringing drugs in detention center

Thursday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of bringing drugs into the adult detention center. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Katlyn Byers, 33, with furnishing prohibited... Read More.

GFPB CEO talks about latest meeting

Thursday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Now that committee of the Pine Bluff City Council has recommended that legislation calling for an extension of the 5/8th cent sales tax and the addition of a 3/8th cent sales tax for public safety be placed on the ballot in May, Go Forward Pine... Read More.

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Council committee recommends approval of sales tax proposals

Wednesday, February 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

A special called meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council’s Ways and Means Committee Wednesday paved the way for the full council to consider extending the 5/8th cent sales tax for another seven years, adding a 3/8th cent tax for public safety which will be permanent... Read More.

Emergency officials investigating plane crash in Little Rock

Wednesday, February 22 by Staff

UPDATE 2:30 PM: Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration have reported that the plane was a twin-engine BE20 departing the Little Rock airport for John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Ohio. The FAA reported five people were on board the plane, and deputies at the... Read More.

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Boys and Girls Club to announce new CEO this Spring; Aldridge talks new position with EASI

Wednesday, February 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

Long-time Boys and Girls Club CEO, Nyesha Aldridge, recently resigned from her role but is still contracted with the club and has transitioned to a new position with EASI Ambulance Services. Wednesday is United Way Day on the Oldies 1013 morning show and Jason Perdue... Read More.

Man killed in Pulaski County accident

Wednesday, February 22 by Ray King

A North Little Rock man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Pulaski County early Wednesday morning. According to a preliminary report, Charles Pettus, 41, was southbound on U.S. 67 at 5 a.m. when he lost control of the 2006 Dodge Viper he was driving... Read More.

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County Judge discusses JP residency

Wednesday, February 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson halted the regular monthly meeting of the Quorum Court Tuesday night after a squabble over the adoption of a procedures ordinance, which is required by state law. Before the meeting was halted, the finance committee of the quorum court debated... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting adjourned early due to chaos at meeting

Tuesday, February 21 by Staff

By Ray King What was supposed to be the regular monthly meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court Tuesday descended into chaos and before any of the 15 items on the agenda could be dealt with, County Judge Gerald Robinson banged his gavel and called... Read More.

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