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Police arrest woman on felony domestic battery allegation

Monday, December 14 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman who was previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery is facing a felony allegation after she was arrested in the early morning hours Friday following a reported domestic incident at a residence on Oak Ridge. Carol Guess, 52, pleaded no... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office seeking help identifying robbery suspect

Monday, December 14 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in finding the person responsible for a break-in that occurred Sunday, December 13th around 2:00 a.m. at the Dollar General located at 1675 W. Front St. in Altheimer. The suspect is wanted for Commercial Burglary,... Read More.

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Court sets cash only bond in burglary, assault

Monday, December 14 by Ray King

By Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who is currently on probation after he allegedly forced his way into a house and assaulted his girlfriend. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.

Teenager arrested in Friday shooting

Monday, December 14 by Ray King

By Ray King An 18-year-old Pine Bluff man was arrested Friday after he allegedly shot his juvenile cousin. Braylon Bridges told police he and the cousin, who was not identified in court proceedings, were “playing with the gun and it went off.” He also said the... Read More.

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Pedestrian killed in Friday evening accident

Friday, December 11 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of investigating a fatality accident that left one dead. Officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of West 6thAvenue in reference to a pedestrian accident around 5:30 p.m. Once officers were on scene, they found... Read More.

Pine Bluff police asking for assistance finding vehicle linked to thefts

Friday, December 11 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for help in locating this vehicle. It is suspected of being involved in thefts involving vehicle parts in the 1700 block of W 6th Ave. This photo is from one of those thefts. Anyone with information about where this... Read More.

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Monticello Food Distribution Drive Through

Friday, December 11 by Jennifer Lipp

Arise Food Bank will be open Saturday, December 12th from 8:30-10:30. Drive through only!! Limit of 2 families per car. Strict Covid-19 guidelines will be followed. The address is 468 South Edwards Street Monticello, AR

Arkansas State Police issues BOLO for suspect shooting at vehicles on the interstate

Friday, December 11 by Staff

The Arkansas State Police has issued a BOLO for a crèam colored car traveling south on I-530 driven by an African American male named “R.J.” No other information has been provided on the car, but it is believed to be headed towards Pine Bluff, and... Read More.

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Suspect in vehicle break-ins arrested

Friday, December 11 by Ray King

By Ray King Several reports of parked vehicles being broken into in White Hall Tuesday resulted In the arrest of a man identified from security video as having been involved. Efrem Neely Jr., 21, was reportedly the driver of a blue Kia that was seen by... Read More.

Police arrest two in Thursday shooting incident

Friday, December 11 by Ray King

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff men were arrested Thursday during an investigation into a shooting incident that resulted in injuries a third man. Caleb Nelson, 20, and Darius Williams, 20, were taken into custody after officers were sent to Jefferson Regional Hospital following a report... Read More.

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Governor urges Arkansans to take precautions during holidays

Thursday, December 10 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday evening implored Arkansans to take precautions during the upcoming holidays as coronavirus cases surge but declined to implement any additional restrictions. “More restrictions on businesses would add a whole host of additional challenges, from increased... Read More.

State Department of Education votes to annex Dollarway schools with Pine Bluff schools

Thursday, December 10 by Staff

The Dollarway School District and the Pine Bluff School District will annex into one district as of July 1 after a 7-0 vote by the Arkansas Board of Education on Thursday. Dollarway currently has 920 students, and was taken over by the state due to... Read More.

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