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JCSO and DEA locate cell phones, weapons, and other contraband inside of the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center

Monday, August 31 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office assisted by The Drug Enforcement Administration, conducted a search and shakedown at the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center. JCSO Investigators recovered multiple cell phones, improvised weapons (shanks), cell phone chargers, lighters and earphones within the Detention Center. During... Read More.

Watson Chapel Superintendent Jerry Guess speaks about first week of school and more

Monday, August 31 by Staff

By Ray King With the first week of school in the books, Jerry Guess, the Superintendent of the Watson Chapel School District said Monday that there are a lot of things to attend to during that first week, including students still registering and schedules changing.... Read More.

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Councilmember Ivan Whitfield gives thoughts on reinstatement of Police Chief

Monday, August 31 by Staff

Pine Bluff City Councilman Ivan Whitfield on Monday said when he first heard the news that Mayor Shirley Washington had fired Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant, he thought it “was crazy.” Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Whitfield said he “thought it was not the... Read More.

Police chase ends in arrest

Monday, August 31 by Ray King

By Ray King A vehicle chase by vice and narcotics detectives in the early morning hours Sunday resulted in the arrest of a man who fled in his vehicle, and then on foot before being taken into custody. When he was asked why he ran, Kelly... Read More.

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Bond set in Friday shooting incident

Monday, August 31 by Ray King

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of firing multiple shots at another man Saturday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Clifton Welch Sr., 49, with aggravated... Read More.

Vote now for the Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Sunday, August 30 by Greg

Vote as often as you like. Winner will be announced on Oldies 101.3 with Will and Greg Wednesday morning at 8 am. Will Davies is this weeks winner !! Congrats Will

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Mayor Reinstates PBPD Chief

Saturday, August 29 by Greg

Mayor Shirley Washington Statement on Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant On August 26, 2020, it was announced that Mr. Kelvin Sergeant would no longer serve as Pine Bluff Police Chief. This was due to serious concerns regarding public safety in the city. On August... Read More.

Majority of council “encouraging” Mayor to reinstate Sergeant

Friday, August 28 by Ray King

By Ray King Five members of the Pine Bluff City Council have cosponsored a resolution “encouraging” Mayor Shirley Washington to reinstate Kelvin Sergeant as Police Chief and barring that, are planning to vote to override the firing. Council members Ivan Whitfield, Lloyd Holcomb Jr., Donald Hatchett,... Read More.

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5 members of PB City Council call special meeting to override Mayor Washington and reinstate PBPD Chief Kelvin Sergeant

Friday, August 28 by Greg

Arkansas County Sheriff resigns following recording of racial slurs

Friday, August 28 by Ray King

Arkansas County Sheriff Todd Wright has resigned according to multiple reports. Wright had come under fire after an audio recording of Wright using racial slurs was posted on social media. The recording was of Wright using the slurs at a woman he was with who... Read More.

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New COVID-19 cases top 3,000 since Monday

Friday, August 28 by Ray King

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Friday announced another 838 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the state, bringing the cumulative total to 59,538. Of those, 5,496 are active cases. Since Monday, a total of 3,009 new cases have been reported. At his daily COVID-19 briefing,... Read More.

Pine Bluff vs Watson Chapel game cancelled due to COVID-19 protocol

Friday, August 28 by Staff

It was announced Thursday at Friday night's game between Pine Bluff and Watson Chapel had been cancelled "due to weather". Watson Chapel released the news in a Facebook post which stated: The Watson Chapel at Pine Bluff football game scheduled for tomorrow night, Aug. 28,2020,... Read More.

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