State Police investigate murder at Marianna

Arkansas State Police are continuing their investigation into a shooting Thursday night at Marianna that resulted in the death of one teenager and injuries to another.The shooting was reported at 10:30 p.m. at Main and Alabama Streets in downtown Marianna.A press release from the... Read More.

Alexander Talks About Policing in Pine Bluff

By Ray KingAfter two homicides in Pine Bluff on Thursday, First Ward City Council Member Joni Alexander was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday and was asked what could be done to prevent more homicides, including sending multiple officers into what... Read More.
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Dillard’s reports second quarter loss

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ Dillard’s Inc. (DDS) on Thursday reported a loss of $8.6 million in its fiscal second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Little Rock, Arkansas-based company said it had a loss of 37 cents.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average... Read More.
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White Hall PD Looking for Suspect

The White Hall Police is seeking information from the public regarding a robbery and theft that occurred on August 12th.At approximately 6pm a bald, large build, black male entered the White Hall Food Mart at 8002 Sheridan Road in White Hall.  The suspect placed... Read More.

Local Superintendents Discuss Unique Plans

With students in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County heading back to classrooms in just over two weeks, school administrators are preparing for different methods of teaching as compared to previous years.Rather than students spending their entire day in classrooms, the Pine Bluff, Dollarway and... Read More.
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Washington charged with murder in May shooting death

By Ray KingFormal charges have been filed against a Pine Bluff man accused in the shooting death of another man May 20.Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter has charged Ja’Monte Washington, 20, with capital murder stemming from the death of Jyrimee Thompson, who was found... Read More.
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Cash only bond in drug and gun arrest

By Ray KingA $15,000 cash only bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man currently on probation on drug and weapons charges.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Darius Henderson, 25, with simultaneous... Read More.

Two Dead in Pine Bluff Shooting

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of investigating a homicide.  Officers were dispatched to 101 W. 17th at around 12:57 a.m. August 13, 2020 in reference to a possible shooting. Once Officers were on scene, they found 39 year old... Read More.
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Outgoing Quapaw Leader Speaks

Work is continuing on the new Saracen Casino and John L. Berrey, the outgoing chairman of the Quapaw Tribe and Downstream Development said Wednesday that the city and county are protected because legislation that established four casinos in the state is written into the... Read More.