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PBPD Chief Kelvin Sergeant says crime is down in Pine Bluff

Friday, April 17 by Ray King

By Ray KingPine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant said Friday that after the storm hit Sunday night, his first job was to access where trees had fallen across roadways and onto houses, and make sure there were no people trapped inside.Appearing on the Oldies... Read More.

Cities, towns and counties in Arkansas brace for budget shortages due to COVID-19

Friday, April 17 by Greg

Across the state, in every city, town and county, businesses have been shut down, and thousands have lost jobs, savings and retirement incomes that may never return. During these times, Arkansas’ cities, towns and counties are taking extraordinary steps to protect their citizens, properly... Read More.

Pine Bluff PD seeks information on burglary suspects

Friday, April 17 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Division is asking the public for help in identifying two males wanted for the crime of Commercial Burglary on April 16, 2020.The males are covered, but if anyone has information, they are asked to contact the Detective Division... Read More.

C&L Electric provides Friday morning update on power outages

Friday, April 17 by Greg

Many people are without power in South Arkansas, and one of the larger power utility companies in the area is C&L Electric, with offices in Sheridan and Star City.A large amount of the power outages in the area at the time are for C&L... Read More.

Entergy Arkansas provides Friday morning power outage update

Friday, April 17 by Greg

Entergy Arkansas has provided an update for those customers who are still without power for the Deltaplex area. Jefferson County Altheimer Area As of 9:00 a.m. April 17, approximately 644 customers remain without power. All customers who can safely take power are expected to be restored by... Read More.

Q&A with Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley

Friday, April 17 by Greg

One of the most important jobs in each county is the job performed by the county coroner and their deputies. They are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year.At times the public is able to see... Read More.

UAM, high schools plan to honor seniors

Friday, April 17 by Ray King

The University of Arkansas at Monticello and two Drew County High Schools are joining together to honor high school and college seniors whose graduations, proms and spring sports were halted by the Corona virus.According to the Advance-Monticellonian, UAM, Monticello High School and Drew Central... Read More.

Deputy Bradley Shell named JCSO Patrol Deputy of the Month

Thursday, April 16 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce that Bradley Shell is the Patrol Deputy of the Month for March 2020.Deputy Shell has exceeded the expectations of a patrol deputy for the month of March.Joining the Jefferson County force over a year ago,... Read More.

The City of Pine Bluff Recovering from Storm

Thursday, April 16 by Greg

(Pine Bluff, AR) - On Sunday, April 12, severe weather impacted several communities across the state including Pine Bluff and Jefferson County. During this time, extreme winds uprooted hundreds of trees throughout our community. Many transmission power lines and Entergy substations sustained heavy damage,... Read More.

Nevada based firm to manage youth lockups

Thursday, April 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas signed a contract with a new firm to take over management of the remaining state youth lockups, after legislators approved a $70 million contract. The agreement with Nevada-based Rite of Passage will hand day-to-day operations of facilities at Dermott,... Read More.

Mobile testing for Corona virus set at McGehee

Thursday, April 16 by Ray King

A mobile testing unit for the Corona virus will be set up in McGehee on April 20, according to the McGehee Dermott Times News.In a story April 15, the newspaper said that the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership, McGehee Hospital, Mainline Health Systems and the... Read More.

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