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Sheriff’s Office closed Wednesday because of failed HVAC

Wednesday, September 1 by Ray King

According to a press release the Administrative Offices of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office will be closed for the remainder of the day Thursday due to failed HVAC systems. The detention centers are not affected by this outage. The Administrative Offices will re-open Thursday, Sept.... Read More.

Chief Franklin on Blue Rain

Wednesday, September 1 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King Interim Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr., on Wednesday talked about a new program that he has implemented in an effort to reduce crime in the city. Franklin, a retired Arkansas State Police Capt., was selected Mayor Shirley Washington to run the... Read More.

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Red Cross providing relief to citizens in Louisiana due to Hurricane Ida

Wednesday, September 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

Due to the recent natural disaster occurrence in Louisiana because of Hurricane Ida, New Orleans and surrounding areas were affected drastically. The U.S. military and organizations such as Red Cross have been called to assist the citizens that have been impacted. On Wednesday, September... Read More.

New high set again for COVID patients on ventilators

Wednesday, September 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of COVID-19 patients on ventilators in Arkansas climbed again Tuesday, as the state’s top health official said he was worried about a further surge in cases from the coming Labor Day weekend. The Department of Health said the... Read More.

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Beavers replaces Soffer on election commission

Wednesday, September 1 by Ray King

The Jefferson Count Election Commission has a new member after the resignation of Republican Stuart “Stu” Soffer. According to a press release, the Jefferson County Republic Committee voted to replace Soffer with Samuel “Sam” Beavers, who was selected during a meeting of the committee Aug.... Read More.

Man accused of sexual indecency with child

Wednesday, September 1 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday following a State Police investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile. Devontae Miller, 22, was taken into custody following the investigation which began July 21 with a call to the State Police Child... Read More.

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Body found in Chicot County has been identified

Wednesday, September 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

A decomposed body found last week in Chicot County has been identified as a Louisiana woman, according to State Police. The body of 32-year-old Shenita Hicks of Lake Providence, Louisiana was found August 28 along U.S. 65, south of Lake Village, near the Arkansas and Louisiana... Read More.

UAPB Soccer Conquers their First Season Win Against Central Baptist

Wednesday, September 1 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Soccer Conquers their First Season Win Against Central Baptist CONWAY, AR - The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's soccer team conquered their first win of the season over Central Baptist with a final score of 10-0. Looking to snap their three-game losing streak,... Read More.

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Devontae Lamon Miller

Wednesday, September 1 by Lori Basiewicz

Booking #: 176865 Age: 22 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 08-31-2021 - 3:33 pm Charges: Sexual solicitation of a child-SEXUAL SOLICITATION OF A CHILD

Sheridan law enforcement officer passes away

Tuesday, August 31 by Staff

Sheridan law enforcement officer Shane Green passed away Sunday in Little Rock following an illness that he ultimately succumbed to. Grant County law enforcement agencies shared the following message regarding Green’s service. Shane Green of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 16, 1971 at Little Rock,... Read More.

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After special meeting White Hall School Board voted to keep mask mandate

Tuesday, August 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

The White Hall School District held a special called meeting on Tuesday, August 31st to address the concerns of parents in regards to the mask mandate that the school board members unanimously voted to enact before the start of the 2021-2022 school year. This... Read More.

Council Member Whitfield seeks solution to locked park restrooms

Tuesday, August 31 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King Pine Bluff City Council member Ivan Whitfield has asked Parks and Recreation Director Samuel Glover to find a way to keep restrooms at the city’s parks open at night and on the weekends. At a previous meeting of the City Council’s Public Works... Read More.

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Sheriff’s Office closed Wednesday because of failed HVAC

Chief Franklin on Blue Rain

Red Cross providing relief to citizens in Louisiana due to Hurricane Ida

New high set again for COVID patients on ventilators

Beavers replaces Soffer on election commission

Man accused of sexual indecency with child

Body found in Chicot County has been identified

UAPB Soccer Conquers their First Season Win Against Central Baptist

Devontae Lamon Miller

Sheridan law enforcement officer passes away

After special meeting White Hall School Board voted to keep mask mandate

Council Member Whitfield seeks solution to locked park restrooms

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