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Pine Bluff Police Seek Help Finding Missing Teen Tony Braison Last Seen Near Jack Robey School

Tuesday, December 23 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Tony Braison, who was last seen on Dec. 5 running into the woods near Jack Robey school, 4101 S Olive St, Pine Bluff. He was wearing a red hoodie with black writing on it and red... Read More.

Police Seek Irvin McDonald in Pine Bluff Hit and Run Investigation

Tuesday, December 23 by Alex Bivens

Irvin McDonald, 64, is wanted for leaving the scene of an accident (a felony) that occurred on Monday, Dec. 22, at South Ohio Street and East 38th Avenue McDonald is a Black male who stands 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. His last... Read More.

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Lincoln County Clerk Stephanie James Resigns Quorum Court to Fill Vacancy

Tuesday, December 23 by Luke Matheson

Lincoln County Clerk Stephanie James has resigned from her position, effective Jan. 1, 2026, prompting county officials to begin the process of declaring and filling the vacancy. According to a resolution issued by the Lincoln County Quorum Court, James’ resignation creates a vacancy in the... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Rejects Sales Tax Proposal and Approves 2026 Budget

Monday, December 22 by Luke Matheson

After nearly an hour and 20 minutes of discussion, the Pine Bluff City Council voted 6–2 against placing Mayor Vivian Flowers’ proposed one-cent sales tax on a future ballot for voters during a special called meeting Monday night. Council members Steven Mays, Bruce Lockett, Lanette... Read More.

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Monday, December 22 by Greg

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Pine Bluff Man on Parole Arrested After Police Chase Faces Multiple Felony Charges

Monday, December 22 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole on drug and weapons charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Cameron Bennett, 26, with felony fleeing, felon... Read More.

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Wilbert Jenkins Held on $200k Bond in Shooting of Longtime Girlfriend in Pine Bluff

Monday, December 22 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $200,000 bond was set Monday for 68-year-old Wilbert Jenkins, who is accused of shooting his longtime girlfriend Wednesday afternoon. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jenkins with first-degree domestic battery, aggravated... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Investigate Saturday Morning Shooting That Left One Hospitalized

Monday, December 22 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff police are investigating a shooting that left a man hospitalized early Saturday morning, Dec. 20. According to the Pine Bluff Police Department, officers were dispatched around 6 a.m. to the 1300 block of West 23rd Avenue after receiving a report of a person... Read More.

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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected for First Time in Grant and Sevier Counties Arkansas

Saturday, December 20 by Luke Matheson

Wildlife officials have confirmed the first known cases of chronic wasting disease in Grant County after two white-tailed deer harvested by hunters tested positive, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. AGFC officials said the two deer from Grant County were identified through routine... Read More.

Third Bird Flu Case Confirmed at Cleveland County Poultry Farm as Arkansas Officials Urge Vigilance

Saturday, December 20 by Luke Matheson

State agriculture officials have confirmed a new case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, at a commercial poultry farm in Cleveland County, according to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. The case was identified following an investigation conducted by the department... Read More.

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Police Investigate Paintball Attack at England Sonic Drive In

Friday, December 19 by Luke Matheson

Police in England are investigating an incident involving individuals firing paintball guns at a local Sonic Drive-In, authorities said Friday. According to a news release from the England Police Department, officers received reports of people shooting paintball guns at the Sonic restaurant. While paintball guns... Read More.

Gerald Robinson Wins Salary Dispute as Court Orders Jefferson County to Pay Withheld Wages

Friday, December 19 by Luke Matheson

A special judge has ruled in favor of Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson in his months-long salary dispute, ordering that Robinson and the county’s justices of the peace be paid following an opinion from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin that found the law at... Read More.

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