Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. warns of COVID related scams

As the COVID-19 public health crisis continues to evolve, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting our communities. We are working to guard against criminals who might seek to exploit this crisis for their own personal profit. We remain committed to ensuring that the... Read More.

Bond set in felony domestic battery allegation.

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery after he was arrested Saturday for the same offense. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.
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Two arrested following disturbance and homicide in Dermott

Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division, assisted by Dermott Police, late yesterday arrested Mario Milton, 27, and Alicia King, 24, both of Dermott. Milton is charged with Murder (1st degree), and Battery (1st degree).  King is charged with Hindering Apprehension or... Read More.

Man killed in Jefferson County accident

A Harrison man was killed Saturday night when his motorcycle ran off the roadway on Highway 65 South near the Highway 81 Junction in Jefferson County. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Daniel Rodriguez, 51, was southbound on a 2007 Yamaha... Read More.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations top 400 in state

By Ray King The number of people hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 has now passed the 400 mark, Governor Asa Hutchinson said Friday. During his daily press conference, Hutchinson said eight additional people were hospitalized over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 402.... Read More.

Barbara Warren discusses school plans for Dollarway and Pine Bluff

By Ray King On Thursday, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson talked about the reopening of schools for in-person instruction next month. Friday, Barbara Warren, who is now the superintendent of both the Dollarway and Pine Bluff School Districts discussed the opening plans for both of those districts. Warren... Read More.
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Property developer in Desha County charged by Feds

An investor in the former Delta Resort and Spa hotel in Desha County was one of three people charged in Federal Court in Louisiana with fraud allegations. Gary Gibbs and two officials of the now defunct First NBC Bank “unjustly enriched themselves by disguising the... Read More.

Drew County woman killed in Thursday accident

A Wilmar woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Drew County Thursday. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Joye Martin, 78, was eastbound on Arkansas Highway 172 when the 2013 GMC Terrain she was driving entered the eastbound road ditch,... Read More.
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COVID-19 cases top 26,000 in Arkansas

By Ray King More than 26,000 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in Arkansas, according to the daily report from Governor Asa Hutchinson. At his daily press conference, the Governor said there were 806 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, raising the cumulative... Read More.

Cash only bond for man involved in multi-county chase

 By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Thursday for a Star City man accused of leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase that began in Pine Bluff and ended in Star City Tuesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond... Read More.