In 2025, the State of Arkansas reported 500 cases of pertussis, better known as “Whooping Cough.” This is the highest number of cases in the 15 years since the state started tracking the disease. Reported cases are up 25% since 2024. Ten percent of... Read More.
On December 31st, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced several new appointments, including Boyce Hamlet, a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, to the Post-Prison Transfer Board with a designation of Chair. Attorney General Tim Griffin praised this decision, stating in his... Read More.
The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Fordyce, according to state and local authorities.
At the request of the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, ASP special agents were called in to lead the investigation following the... Read More.
Pine Bluff police are searching for a 20-year-old man now wanted on a capital murder charge following a shooting earlier this week that proved fatal.
According to the Pine Bluff Police Department, Akyell Malik Madison is wanted for capital murder after the victim in a... Read More.
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested following the death of an infant in Little Rock, according to police.
Little Rock Police Department officers were called to a residence in the 3300 block of Clifton Drive at approximately 11:14 a.m. on Dec. 30 in reference to... Read More.
A Jefferson County resident has filed a lawsuit alleging he was improperly prevented from filing as a candidate for Justice of the Peace during the 2025 filing period.
According to court records, Garland Trice filed the complaint Dec. 30 in Jefferson County Circuit Court, claiming... Read More.
Booking #: 175660
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Race: African American
Address: PINE BLUFF, AR
Booking Date: 12-30-2025 - 5:31 pm
Charges:
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE
Booking #: 157163
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Race: African American
Address: PINE BLUFF, AR
Booking Date: 12-30-2025 - 3:33 pm
Charges:
HINDERING APPREHENSION OR PROSECUTION
Mayor Vivian Flowers has announced the appointment of Randy Compton as the next fire chief of the Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services Department.
Compton, who has been serving as interim fire chief, will officially assume the role on Jan. 1, 2026. He brings more... Read More.