Local News
Pine Bluff man arrested after traffic stop
By Ray King
A $35,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of two felonies after police found a gun in the vehicle the man was driving.
Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.
Run offs set in two city council races
By Ray King
With identical vote totals of 578 and identical percentages of nearly 48 percent, LaTisha Brunson and Ivan Whitfield will face opponents for two seats on the Pine Bluff City Council after vote totals were announced Tuesday night, Brunson as a candidate in... Read More.
Jackie Harris wins 11-West Division 4 Circuit Judgeship
Pine Bluff Attorney Jackie Harris easily defeated two challengers and will be the new Fourth Division Circuit Judge for the 11-West Judicial District which include Jefferson and Lincoln Counties.
Harris will be sworn in Jan. 1, replacing Judge Leon Jamison, who is retiring.
Complete but unofficial... Read More.
Jefferson County Tax Collector re-elected; Several JP’s elected
Primary elections election day took place Tuesday at the Jefferson County Election Commission Office on 123 S main street including candidates for county offices for tax collector and justice of the peace in districts one, four, six, eight, and thirteen. The complete but unofficial... Read More.
Car Mart reports earnings
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) _ America’s Car-Mart Inc. (CRMT) on Monday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $26.7 million.
On a per-share basis, the Rogers, Arkansas-based company said it had profit of $4.01.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks... Read More.
Congressman Westerman talks republican primary
Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman did not draw an opponent in the Republican primary and was asked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday.
Like other members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Westerman must run for reelection every two... Read More.
$50,000 cash bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of threatening to kill girlfriend’s family
By Ray King
A $50,000 cash only bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of making threats against members of his girlfriend’s family.
Jefferson County Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kyron Cook, 23, with... Read More.
Boozman facing challengers in reelection bid
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican Sen. John Boozman hopes to fend off three challengers in Arkansas’ primary Tuesday who are trying to paint him as not conservative enough, despite his support from former President Donald Trump, groups such as the National Rifle Association... Read More.
Sanders blasts national Democrats, media in bid for Governor
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — During her two years as President Donald Trump’s spokesperson, Sarah Sanders used the White House briefing room to take aim at Democrats on issues such as immigration and crime. She is poised to win the Republican nomination for Arkansas... Read More.
Drew county man arrested for allegedly using drugs at local graduation
33-year-old Jason William Carson was arrested Friday, during kindergarten graduation at a Drew County school after witnesses observed him in a school bathroom snorting suspected narcotics, according to a press release from the Monticello Police Department.
According to the report, a Drug Task Force Agent... Read More.
UAM-CTC HVAC Student Awarded Scholarship From National Technical Honor Society
Montgomery “Monty” Kilcrease was recently awarded a $1000 scholarship from the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Kilcrease is a student of the HVAC program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) and is currently pursuing an Associate of Applied Science... Read More.
