The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) confirmed Thursday morning that the body of 63-year-old Ricky Wooten, who went missing during a fishing trip at the Pine Bluff Arsenal, has been recovered from the Arkansas River.
According to JCSO, the agency’s Marine Patrol responded just after... Read More.
Jacob Palmer has announced his candidacy for Grant County Circuit Clerk, running as a Republican in the upcoming election.
Palmer, a lifelong resident of Grant County and graduate of Sheridan High School, said his decision to run comes after “much thought, prayer, and conversation” with... Read More.
One person was killed early Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 530 in Saline County, according to the Arkansas State Police.
The crash happened at approximately 3:51 a.m. on October 15, 2025, near the 10-mile marker in the southbound lanes of I-530.
According to... Read More.
Pine Bluff Parks & Recreation Director Prutty Holman spoke Wednesday at the Pine Bluff Small Business Association meeting to share updates on current projects and initiatives within the department.
A key point of interest was the ongoing upgrades and improvements taking place across the city’s... Read More.
The Watson Chapel School Board met Tuesday night to present its public report and discuss several issues currently facing the district — including student enrollment and attendance.
Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee joined the Oldies 101.3 Morning Show on Wednesday to further discuss the report.
Dr. McGee... Read More.
By Ray King
A $2,500 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of pointing a gun at another woman Tuesday.
Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Louise Thompson, 60, with aggravated assault... Read More.
Following Tuesday night’s Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting, County Judge Gerald Robinson released a public statement expressing concern over what he described as a “critical funding shortfall” resulting from the court’s recent votes.
Robinson's statement is as follows;
At the Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting held... Read More.
A $2,500 secured bond has been set for a 29-year-old Leola woman after she was allegedly found in possession of a crystal-like substance that tested positive for methamphetamine.
District Judge Kim Bridgforth found probable cause to charge Haley Cates with possession of a controlled substance... Read More.
UPDATE: The PBPD is also seeking the identity of the black female pictured here.
The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating this black male, who is wanted in connection with the Oct. 12, 2025, aggravated robbery at 1702 North... Read More.