Varlon Ray Cummings

Booking #: 176604 Age: 61 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: White Hall, AR Booking Date: 04-15-2021 - 5:12 am Charges: MURDER - 1ST DEGREE

Suspect arrested in Wednesday murder

Update: On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at approximately 9:37 p.m. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Deputies were dispatched to a residence located in the 1300 block of Caney Road near White Hall in regards to an armed disturbance.  Upon arrival, they discovered an unresponsive male who was... Read More.
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Council Committe approves hire request

By Ray King A request by Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation Director Samuel Glover to hire a person to supervise the city’s Jaycee Golf Course as well as its athletic fields won the approval of the City Council’s Administration Committee Tuesday. Glover said his department currently... Read More.

Sheriff’s office honors telecommunications week

By Deseray McKinzy This week is Public Safety Telecommunications Week which highlights the role that 9-1-1 MECA professionals play in providing emergency services for the citizens of Pine Bluff. The Jefferson County Sheriffs department, Jefferson County Judge Office, and others extended donations and hosted a... Read More.
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Legislation on rural roads safety grant introduced in congres

  WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ) introduced the High Risk Rural Roads Safety Grant Program Act of 2021. Westerman and O’Halleran issued the following statements:   “As co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Road Safety Caucus, I am proud to be... Read More.

State Police to intensify patrols for impaired driving

   Arkansas State Troopers and law enforcement officers across the state will intensify their patrols next week looking for drivers who are impaired by drugs.  The special operation is part of a five state plan directed toward the dangerous practice of driving while under the... Read More.
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WEEVILS SHUT OUT PATRIOTS

WEEVILS SHUT OUT PATRIOTS TYLER, Texas - The first shut out of the season for the University of Arkansas at Monticello baseball gives the Weevils a non-conference win over the University of Texas at Tyler Tuesday. Three pitchers combined to quiet the bats of the Patriots... Read More.
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Arkansas legislators approve changes to state elections laws

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas legislators on Tuesday approved changes to the state’s election laws, including restrictions outside polling places and on absentee ballots, that opponents said would disproportionately harm voters of color in the state. The measures advanced by the majority-Republican Legislature come... Read More.
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John Edward Wright

Booking #: 175828 Age: 43 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: White Hall, AR Booking Date: 04-13-2021 - 9:30 am Charges: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

Kayla Leigh Anne Garrett

Booking #: 130083 Age: 26 Gender: Female Race: Caucasian Address: White Hall, AR Booking Date: 04-13-2021 - 7:56 pm Release Date: 04-13-2021 - 9:37 pm Charges: Alias - Forgery ALIAS-POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA POSSESS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ALIAS-POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA