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Pine Bluff Man Charged With Threatening Store Clerk During Dispute

Wednesday, December 10 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening a store clerk during an altercation Tuesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dvonte Jackson, 25, with terroristic... Read More.

Arkansas Law Enforcement Launches ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Holiday Crackdown

Wednesday, December 10 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols during the holiday season as part of a nationwide effort to crack down on impaired driving. From Dec. 12, 2025, through Jan. 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Arkansas Highway Safety... Read More.

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Seven Justices Introduce Secondary Budget for Quorum Court Consideration

Tuesday, December 9 by Ray King

By Ray King A proposed 2026 budget of nearly $40 million was read for the first time during a meeting attended by just over half of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday. With County Judge Gerald Robinson and most of the justices who support him... Read More.

Desha County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Suspected Copper Thief Wanted on Drug Charge

Tuesday, December 9 by Luke Matheson

The Desha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 31-year-old William Bradley Deaton, a man investigators say has been involved in multiple copper thefts across the region. Deaton, who does not have a permanent residence, is known to stay with acquaintances... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Searching for Suspect Wanted on Battery, Threatening Charges

Tuesday, December 9 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a recent domestic incident. Authorities are searching for 27-year-old Jesse Nichols, described as 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 220 pounds. His last known address was... Read More.

New Park Plaque Unveiled for Watson Chapel School Construction

Tuesday, December 9 by Luke Matheson

Construction on the new Watson Chapel High School is continuing and on Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee talked about that, and about something that is being added. McGee went on to explain that the plaque for the park was unveiled during a meeting of the... Read More.

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Former Deputy Convicted of Murder Seeks New Trial in Illinois Case

Tuesday, December 9 by Alex Bivens

Attorneys for a former Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy convicted of murder in October have asked for a new trial in the case. Following a jury trial, Sean Grayson, 31, was convicted of second-degree murder after being convicted of killing Sonya Massey, 36, in July 2024 after... Read More.

Debate and Delays Mark Jefferson County Quorum Court Funding Decisions

Monday, December 8 by Luke Matheson

A series of routine funding measures passed during Monday night’s Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting, but not without sharp debate and disagreements among several justices — disputes that ultimately led to one item being tabled. The first contentious issue involved $5,115.87 to cover payments owed... Read More.

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Suspected Vehicle Break-In Leads to Shooting on West 24th Avenue

Monday, December 8 by Luke Matheson

A man was shot Sunday morning after allegedly breaking into a vehicle and stealing a firearm, according to the Pine Bluff Police Department. Officers were dispatched around 11 a.m. Dec. 7 to the 2000 block of West 24th Avenue after a report of a male... Read More.

Mark Cannon Files Lawsuit Seeking to Disqualify Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. From Ballot

Monday, December 8 by Luke Matheson

A Jefferson County resident and candidate for sheriff has filed a lawsuit seeking to remove incumbent Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. from the upcoming ballot, alleging that Woods is constitutionally ineligible to run for or hold office because of a prior misdemeanor theft conviction. The petition,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Board Approves Bonus, Mileage Reimbursement for Executive Director

Monday, December 8 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency held a special called meeting Monday at midday to enter an executive session focused on personnel matters. Following the closed session, board members announced they had approved a $1,250 Christmas bonus for Executive Director Chandra Griffin. The amount matches... Read More.

State Pediatrics Group issues statement on change in hepatitis B vaccine recommendations

Monday, December 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Following the national Advisory Committee on Immunization’s (ACIP) vote Friday to downgrade its recommendations to protect infants from Hepatitis B, the Arkansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following statement: “Arkansas pediatricians spend every day partnering with caregivers to ensure... Read More.

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