Sanders raises nearly $5 million in bid for governor

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders’ campaign on Thursday said she has raised nearly $5 million in her bid to be Arkansas’ next governor, breaking the record for quarterly fundraising in the state.Sanders’ campaign said the majority of... Read More.

Police report success in zero tolerance campaign

A multi-agency operation targeting street racing Sunday resulted in more than 90 law enforcement actions, police said in a press release Thursday. Sgt. Richard Wegner said Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies and Arkansas State Troopers assisted Pine Bluff Police officers in conducting the zero-tolerance operation including... Read More.
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Man arrested after allegedly robbery

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man who is on parole and has two pending cases in Jefferson County Circuit Court was arrested Tuesday after allegedly hitting a man in the head and stealing a cell phone. John Edward Wright, 43, was taken into custody after... Read More.
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Suspect arrested in Wednesday murder

Update:On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at approximately 9:37 p.m. Jefferson County Sheriff'sOffice Deputies were dispatched to a residence located in the 1300 block of Caney Road near White Hall in regards to an armed disturbance.  Upon arrival, they discovered an unresponsive male who was... Read More.

Council Committe approves hire request

By Ray King A request by Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation Director Samuel Glover to hire a person to supervise the city’s Jaycee Golf Course as well as its athletic fields won the approval of the City Council’s Administration Committee Tuesday. Glover said his department currently... Read More.
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Sheriff’s office honors telecommunications week

By Deseray McKinzyThis week is Public Safety Telecommunications Week which highlights the role that 9-1-1 MECA professionals play in providing emergency services for the citizens of Pine Bluff. The Jefferson County Sheriffs department, Jefferson County Judge Office, and others extended donations and hosted a... Read More.

Legislation on rural roads safety grant introduced in congres

 WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ) introduced the High Risk Rural Roads Safety Grant Program Act of 2021. Westerman and O’Halleran issued the following statements: “As co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Road Safety Caucus, I am proud to be... Read More.
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State Police to intensify patrols for impaired driving

  Arkansas State Troopers and law enforcement officers across the state will intensify their patrols next week looking for drivers who are impaired by drugs.  The special operation is part of a five state plan directed toward the dangerous practice of driving while under the... Read More.
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