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Pine Bluff City Council Adopts Rules for Public Comments and AI Use as Residents Voice Concerns Over Housing Development

Monday, January 5 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance regulating public comments made before and after council meetings. The ordinance had been scheduled for a second reading but the council voted to suspend the rules and read the proposal... Read More.

UAMS College of Nursing notified Nurse Anesthesia Program gets 10-year continued accreditation

Monday, January 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing recently received notice that its Nurse Anesthesia Program was awarded continued accreditation for a 10-year term through the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). The COA is the... Read More.

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Arkansas Launches Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card for Easier Tax-Free Purchases

Monday, January 5 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas farmers will soon have an easier way to claim sales tax exemptions at the point of purchase. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration announced Monday that a new Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card will be available beginning in January. The card, created through... Read More.

Louisiana Man Sentenced to 30 Years After Monticello Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs and Firearms

Monday, January 5 by Luke Matheson

A Drew County jury has convicted a Louisiana man on multiple felony charges following a traffic stop in Monticello that led to the discovery of drugs and firearms. According to court records, Johnathon Paul Smith of Rayne, Louisiana, was found guilty of possession of more... Read More.

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Jefferson County Man Held on $500,000 Cash Only Bond for Attempted Rape and Assault at Liquor Store

Monday, January 5 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $500,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County man accused of attempting to rape a store clerk Friday night. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Sherman Johnson, 28,... Read More.

Dr Asif Masood Named Chief of Staff at Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Monday, January 5 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson Regional Medical Center has named Dr. Asif Masood as its new chief of staff. Hospital officials announced that Dr. Masood, an oncologist and hematologist at the Jefferson Regional Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center, officially began his two-year term on Jan. 1, 2026. Dr. Masood has served patients... Read More.

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Parolee Accused of Armed Threat and Burglary Held on $100,000 Bond in Pine Bluff

Monday, January 5 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole who was accused of kicking the door of a house open and threatening to kill the occupant. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.

Damon Williams

Monday, January 5 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 102145 Age: 37 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 01-04-2026 - 9:17 am Charges: POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS

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Alexander Thompson

Monday, January 5 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 105935 Age: 36 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: PINE BLUFF, AR Booking Date: 01-04-2026 - 5:52 am Charges: HARASSING COMMUNICATIONS REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO ARREST

Charles Shane Thrower

Monday, January 5 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 180311 Age: 23 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Jefferson, AR Booking Date: 01-04-2026 - 2:26 am Charges: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

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Calton Dickson

Monday, January 5 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 180309 Age: 38 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: PINE BLUFF, AR Booking Date: 01-03-2026 - 9:03 am Charges: DOMESTIC BATTERING - 3RD DEG

Sherman L Johnson

Monday, January 5 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 116516 Age: 28 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 01-03-2026 - 3:08 am Charges: RAPE AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

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Pine Bluff City Council Adopts Rules for Public Comments and AI Use as Residents Voice Concerns Over Housing Development

UAMS College of Nursing notified Nurse Anesthesia Program gets 10-year continued accreditation

Arkansas Launches Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card for Easier Tax-Free Purchases

Louisiana Man Sentenced to 30 Years After Monticello Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs and Firearms

Jefferson County Man Held on $500,000 Cash Only Bond for Attempted Rape and Assault at Liquor Store

Dr Asif Masood Named Chief of Staff at Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Parolee Accused of Armed Threat and Burglary Held on $100,000 Bond in Pine Bluff

Damon Williams

Alexander Thompson

Charles Shane Thrower

Calton Dickson

Sherman L Johnson

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