Judge Gerald Robinson discusses construction of new county buildings

By Ray King Simultaneous groundbreaking ceremonies Monday marked the start of construction for three new Jefferson County buildings, including a new health department. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said the three buildings were needed. Robinson said even before he... Read More.
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Suspect in murder of Detective Kevin Collins identified

The Pine Bluff Police Department has released the name of one of the suspects arrested for the murder of Detective Kevin Collins on Monday. 19-year-old Keshone Quanterious Smith of Pine Bluff has been booked into the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Detention Center on charges of Capital... Read More.
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Keshone Quantarious Smith, 19, Pine Bluff

Booking #: 176111 Age: 19 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 10-05-2020 - 8:01 pm Charges: Capital Murder-CAPITAL MURDER
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Police shooting major topic at Pine Bluff city council meeting

By Ray King The shooting death of Pine Bluff Police Officer Kevin Collins Monday was a major topic during the Pine Bluff City Council’s meeting Monday at the Convention Center. Collins and two other detectives, Lt. Ralph Issac and Detective Kelsey Collins were at the Econo... Read More.
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Governor Announces Intent to Grant Executive Clemency

Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced his intent to grant 12 pardons and three commutations. An additional 71 clemency requests were denied. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates. The applicants intended for pardons have completed all jail time, fulfilled all parole and probationary requirements... Read More.