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Watson Chapel student arrested with stolen firearm following on campus incident

Friday, January 28 by Staff

A 15-year-old male juvenile has been arrested today following an investigation into an aggravated assault and threats of a shooting that were made earlier this week against unnamed Watson Chapel students. Captain Yohance Brunson was contacted by Sergeant Arnold, the School Resource Officer at Watson... Read More.

Pine Bluff man accused of threatening several people

Friday, January 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Thursday after he reportedly threatened several people during what he called an argument. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King explained the circumstances that led to the arrest of Shawn Castle. King said Castle had a... Read More.

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ASBTDC hosts webinar to discuss Building Communities in Jefferson County

Friday, January 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) has announced its new regional office here in Jefferson County with the lead of Angelisa Henry. Henry was selected by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to lead ASBTDC in Jefferson County. ASBTDC hosted a... Read More.

State panel OK’s vaccine mandate for health care facilities

Friday, January 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Friday cleared the way for state-run health care facilities to require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine after officials warned that blocking the move would jeopardize more than $700 million in federal funding. The Arkansas Legislative Council... Read More.

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School district says student seen on Watson Chapel campus with a firearm Wednesday afternoon

Friday, January 28 by Staff

Watson Chapel has addressed a situation with a ninth grade student they say was on campus with a firearm at approximately 4:30 p.m. Wednesday after school dismissed. In a release the district says that Thursday evening the student made a social media post that referenced... Read More.

Jefferson Regional seeing signs that COVID pandemic is getting better

Friday, January 28 by Staff

In March 2020, the first cases of COVID-19 were reported across the county and in Arkansas, with the state’s first case at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Hospital spokeswoman Wendy Talbot was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday and said it has been a... Read More.

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$25,000 bond set for man accused of a drive by shooting

Friday, January 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported shooting incident Thursday resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man on multiple charges. Kawaske Jenkins, 27, was taken into custody after the incident but was not interviewed after he reportedly claimed pain from a prior injury. During a court hearing... Read More.

$500,000 cash-only bond for man accused of robbing local bank

Friday, January 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $500,000 cash-only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of robbing a bank on Wednesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Demetrius Nelson, 25, of White Hall with... Read More.

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JCSO Captain Yohance Brunson and Sergeant Courtney Kelley recognized for helping apprehend bank robber

Thursday, January 27 by Staff

Captain Yohance Brunson and Sergeant Courtney Kelley from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office received recognition from Pine Bluff Interim Police Chief Lloyd Franklin for their assistance in apprehending a suspect and recovering the money taken from the Oak Park Branch of Simmons Bank during... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council passes 2022 city budget; Efforts to remove Section 4 resolution fails

Thursday, January 27 by Staff

By Ray King Efforts to remove a section of a resolution authorizing the mayor or a designated representative to approve payments for invoices from funds appropriated by the city council failed to win approval during a special meeting of the council Thursday. The vote came before... Read More.

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Jefferson Regional Announces Executive Promotions

Thursday, January 27 by Staff

Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff announces two promotions within the executive staff. Peter Austin, who previously served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), has been named Senior Vice President/COO. Jeremy Jeffery, formerly Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has been promoted to... Read More.

$500,000 bond set for White Hall man accused of shooting one person

Thursday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $500,000 bond was set Thursday for a White Hall man accused of shooting another person on Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cau8se to charge Marquise Jefferson, 24, with first-degree battery, being a... Read More.

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