A committee meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court once again saw heated exchanges and internal discord, continuing a trend of contentious sessions over the past several months. Despite the disagreements, the committees managed to secure enough support to advance four appropriations to the... Read More.
By Ray King
With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Vivian Flowers to execute a contract with the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County to provide services to young people in the city.
The resolution goes on... Read More.
The Dumas Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman, Shaquita Holley, age 40.
Ms. Holley, a Black female, was last seen or heard from around May 1, 2025, and has not been in contact with friends or family since.... Read More.
The Pine Bluff Zebras Football program has announced the hiring of John Tate IV as Assistant Coach. A proud alumnus of the Pine Bluff School District, Tate returns with a strong legacy of sports achievement and leadership.
As a student at Pine Bluff, Tate excelled... Read More.
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies, has concluded two major operations — Operation Safe Online Summer (SOS) and Operation Cookie Crumbs — resulting in significant arrests, child rescues, and the... Read More.
Seven-year-old Rhett Harris of Monticello, Arkansas, has officially qualified to compete in the 2025 AMA Loretta Lynn Motocross Nationals — one of the most prestigious youth motocross events in the country. The race will take place during the last week of July at the... Read More.
The Jefferson County Quorum Court will hold its monthly committee meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson County Courthouse, followed by a full quorum court meeting immediately following committee meetings..
The Quorum Court agenda includes several items of new business,... Read More.