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Man facing felony allegations after domestic altercation

Tuesday, August 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

A Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery in May is facing a felony allegation after he was arrested Aug. 12 for allegedly slapping his girlfriend. During a court hearing Tuesday, Deputy Prosecutor Caleb Conrad said Kedrick Agee, 18, had a prior conviction... Read More.

Rison man arrested for possession of stolen vehicle

Tuesday, August 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 cash-only bond was set Tuesday for a Rison man arrested Sunday while driving a truck that had been reported stolen. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Chadwick Rankin, 48, after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

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Alexander responds to low census numbers

Tuesday, August 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King When the U.S. Census Bureau released its numbers at the end of last week, the Pine Bluff Metropolitan area recorded the largest percentage drop of any metropolitan area in the country. The area, which includes Jefferson and Lincoln Counties, had a population of... Read More.

Sheriff’s office makes gun arrest at Watson Chapel School

Tuesday, August 17 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Tri-County Drug Task Force assisted Watson Chapel High School officials after locating a gun and drugs in a vehicle on the school campus parking lot Tuesday. According to a press release, an anonymous tip was received in that... Read More.

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Watson Chapel School District responded to a tip about a weapon in vehicle on-campus

Tuesday, August 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

Watson Chapel School District in a press release announced that at approximately 10:00 a.m. on August 17, 2021, the district received an anonymous tip from a patron regarding a possible weapon inside a vehicle present on the Watson Chapel High School campus. The WCSD Security... Read More.

Man arrested on alleged breaking or entering; first-degree criminal mischief charges

Tuesday, August 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Sunday after police found him and a female inside a business that had been closed for a year. Brian Rosebeck, 38, who is on parole, told Detective Ryan Edwards that he and the female, his girlfriend, did... Read More.

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Pine Bluff woman arrested in alleged car theft

Tuesday, August 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of driving a stolen vehicle to the Maximum Security Unit at the Tucker Prison Monday morning. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

Business Expo postponed by Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, August 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Business Expo which had been scheduled for Thursday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center has been postponed, according to Jennifer Klein, who works for the Chamber of Commerce. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Monday, Klein explained why. In 2020, the Chamber... Read More.

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Grant County Quorum Court prepares to introduce minimum road specification ordinance

Monday, August 16 by Staff

The Grant County Quorum Court met Monday night to discuss a new ordinance that will be presented at September’s meeting to create minimum road specifications and regulations for any citizen or developer who would like to give the county ownership of a road. Minimum requirements... Read More.

City Council approves PB Downtown Development Collaborative Group

Monday, August 16 by Greg

By Ray King An amended version of a resolution to create the Pine Bluff Downtown Development Collaborative Group was approved during a lengthy meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council at the Convention Center. The vote was 6-1 to adopt the resolution with Council Member Glen... Read More.

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No bond for Sheridan man in Friday murder

Monday, August 16 by Ray King

By Ray King A 38-year-old Sheridan man who was arrested Friday during a homicide investigation will be held at the adult detention center with no bond while prosecutors prepare first-degree murder charges against him. Matthew Lane was taken into custody at the Huddle House restaurant at... Read More.

Downtown Development projects on council agenda

Monday, August 16 by Ray King

By Ray King When the Pine Bluff City Council meets today at 5:30 p.m., they will discuss an ordinance creating the Pine Bluff Downtown Development Collaborative Group, whose purpose is to “bring to bear thoughtful expertise, creative thinking and enhanced communications to assist the city... Read More.

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