An effort by Go Forward Pine Bluff to extend the five-eights cent citywide sales tax for an additional seven years failed by a wide margin Tuesday night.
In addition, a proposed three-eights cent sales tax devoted to public safety, specifically the police and fire departments... Read More.
PINE BLUFF
SHIRLEY WASHINGTON MAYOR D
VIVIAN FLOWERS MAYOR D
JONI ALEXANDER-ROBINSON MAYOR D
SAMUEL GLOVER MAYOR D
STEVEN MAYS MAYOR D
CHARLES WASHINGTON ... Read More.
The filing period for political candidates has now closed and six candidates will be on the ballot for Mayor in the March Democratic primary.
According to a list from the Jefferson Count Clerk’s Office, incumbent Mayor Shirley Washington will face a challenge from former council... Read More.
Early voting to extend the five-eights cent Go Forward sales tax for another seven years and to approve a three-eights cent sales tax devoted to public safety wrapped up Monday and according to figures from the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, about 1,600 people cast... Read More.
By Ray King
A $2,500 bond was set Tuesday for a Jefferson County woman accused of hitting an elderly man with her fist during an altercation Sunday.
Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kelby Bailey,... Read More.
Jefferson County employees who were looking forward to getting bonuses for Christmas are crossing their fingers and hoping that members of the Quorum Court will break the impasse that currently exists and approve their bonuses.
A meeting of the County’s legislative body that took place... Read More.
By Ray King
A Jefferson County man currently on probation for theft of property was arrested Friday for allegedly taking an ice chest from a parked vehicle.
Kasey Speer, 33, was taken into custody after White Hall Police responded to a reported theft call at the... Read More.
UAPB Men Hoops: Williams Go-Ahead Shot Lifts Golden Lions over UCA 85-83
CONWAY, AR --Rashad Williams knocked down a shot with 11 seconds left in the game to put the UAPB men's basketball team up for good in an 85-83 victory over the Central Arkansas... Read More.
Booking #: 113932
Age: 34
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
Address: North Little Rock, AR
Booking Date: 11-14-2023 - 2:56 am
Charges:
ALIAS-POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Failure to Comply with Registration and Reporting
Alias-THEFT BY RECEIVING
Failure to appear-FAILURE TO APPEAR
Alias - Possession of Drug paraphernalia