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Lawsuit Filed Against Jefferson County; Sheriff Alleging FOIA Violations

Monday, April 6 by Ray King

A lawsuit has been filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court alleging violations of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act related to records requested from the county detention center. Celina Coleman-Hale, a representative of Arkansas Restorative Initiative — a nonprofit organization that works to ensure jails... Read More.

Arkansas Gas Prices Surge as Geopolitical Tensions Drive Fuel Costs Higher

Monday, April 6 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas drivers are seeing a sharp rise in fuel costs, with average gas prices climbing nearly 25 cents per gallon in the week leading up to April 6, according to a new survey. Data from GasBuddy, which surveyed 1,826 stations across the state, shows the... Read More.

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Conway Man With Prior Convictions Given $5,000 Bond for Walmart Theft

Monday, April 6 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Conway man accused of stealing items from Walmart. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Chamblis Hodges, 39, with second offense theft of property. Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Held on Drug Charges After Arrest at Correctional Facility

Monday, April 6 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man on drug related allegations. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Deandre Hart, 34, with possession of a controlled substance with purpose... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Held on $20K Bond for Dollar General Theft

Monday, April 6 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man on theft allegations. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kasey Speer, 36, with theft of property. Reading from an affidavit by Detective... Read More.

UAPB’s Tim Campbell Named 2026 Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 Honoree

Monday, April 6 by Haleigh Reichen

Tim Campbell, executive director of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute, has been named as one of the 2026 Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 honorees. “Congratulations to Tim Campbell on being named to Arkansas Business’ 40 Under 40,” a... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court Committee to Review Budget Transfers, Legal Funding and Road Department Changes

Monday, April 6 by Luke Matheson

Members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court Committee will meet Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson County Courthouse to consider several appropriation ordinances involving budget adjustments, legal expenses and road department staffing. According to the agenda, the meeting will include reports... Read More.