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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Search for Burglary Suspects

Friday, October 11 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division is asking for assistance in searches for residential burglary suspects. Multiple residential burglaries have recently occurred in Jefferson. It is our hope that someone is able to recognize the suspects or vehicle in the videos found on... Read More.

Arkansas State Fair Oct. 11th-Oct. 20th

Friday, October 11 by Staff

The Arkansas State Fair kicks off today and ends October 20th. Here is some useful information for fair goers. Friday, October 11. From 11:00 a.m. to close buy an armband at a midway ticket booth for $30 and get unlimited rides this day. Gate... Read More.

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Arkansas’ STD Rate Rises Rapidly

Friday, October 11 by Staff

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its 2018 STD Surveillance Report. This report includes data from the past five years. In 2018, there were more than 2.4 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. Arkansas saw a 60 percent increase in reported... Read More.

Multiple Car Wreck On University

Thursday, October 10 by Staff

There appears to be a multiple car wreck at the intersection of University and Martha Mitchell. Pine Bluff Police Officers and Pine Bluff Firefighters are on the scene. No other information is known at this time. Check back for updates.

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Pine Bluff council moves revitalization funds to city budget

Thursday, October 10 by Greg

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Officials in an economically struggling Arkansas city are redirecting tax money meant for a revitalization plan to instead bolster city budgets. Pine Bluff residents passed a sales tax in 2017 that was projected to generate almost $32 million in seven... Read More.

Man Killed After Train Hits Truck in Jefferson County

Wednesday, October 9 by Staff

On October 9, 2019 Jefferson County deputies were dispatched to a railroad crossing located at 65 S and Klie Road at 8:28 a.m. Deputies arrived on scene at 8:45 a.m. to find that a yellow pickup truck was hit by a train, consisting of... Read More.

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Man killed when train hits his truck

Wednesday, October 9 by Greg

Jefferson County deputies were dispatched to a railroad crossing located at 65 S and Klie Road at 8:28 a.m. Deputies arrived on scene at 8:45 a.m. to find that a yellow pickup truck was hit by a train, consisting of 116 rail cars, traveling at... Read More.

Pine Bluff Commercial Paid Subscription Loss

Tuesday, October 8 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Commercial printed its annual statement of ownership, Management and Circulation this past Saturday, October the fifth. According to the statement total paid circulation on Tuesday, August 20th was 3,738. One year ago, the Commercial said their paid subscriptions totaled 6,443. This... Read More.

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Ivan Whitfield’s Conversation on the Voice of the Deltaplex, Oldies 101.3

Tuesday, October 8 by Greg

Pine Bluff City Council member Ivan Whitfield joined Greg Horne and Will Jenkins Tuesday Morning October 8, 2019 on The Voice of the Deltaplex, Oldies 101.3. Whitfiled Sponsored legislation that passed the city council 5-3 on October 7, 2019 to authorize the council to... Read More.

Update: Daniel Jones In Custody

Tuesday, October 8 by Staff

On October 3, 2019 Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department were dispatched to an overpass where the body of Angel Sebring was found. Daniel Jones was wanted in connection with the murder. Jones has been located and taken into custody. We contacted PBPD, but... Read More.

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Police Offer Reward In Capture Of Daniel Jones

Monday, October 7 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is offering a substantial reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Daniel Jones. Jones is wanted in connection with the murder of Angel Sebring whose body was located under an overpass on October 3rd. He is... Read More.

Delton Wright resigns as Jefferson County Justice of the Peace

Monday, October 7 by Greg

Jefferson Count Justice of the Peace Delton Wright has resigned after being accused of illegally living outside of his elected district. According to a letter written to Prosecuting Attorney Kyle Hunter by County Judge Gerald Robinson "allegations" had surfaced during the year that District 3... Read More.

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