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Tension Rises in Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting as Members Clash Over Meeting Procedures

Tuesday, August 5 by Ray King

By Ray King When Jefferson County Judges Gerald Robinson banged the gavel to start the regular monthly meeting of Quorum Court Committees Tuesday, only six Justices of the Peace were in their seats. Justices Roy Agee, Dr. Conley Byrd, Ted Harden, Cedric Jackson, Patricia Royal Johnson... Read More.

UAPB Expands APHIS-Certified Fish Health Inspection, Diagnostic, Research Services for Aquaculture Industry

Tuesday, August 5 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Aquaculture and Fisheries Department continues to advance the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) certified fish health inspection services and disease diagnostics under the leadership of Dr. Grace Ramena, according to... Read More.

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Ja’Quez Cross Earns Spot on Doak Walker and Paul Hornung Award Watch Lists

Tuesday, August 5 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State senior running back Ja’Quez Cross was named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List on Tuesday. The prestigious honor is annually awarded to the nation’s top college running back. Cross is one of 103 players from across the nation to receive a spot on... Read More.

Police identify newly hired officers

Tuesday, August 5 by Ray King

Of the 16 newly hired police officers who will be headed to the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy on Aug. 25, eight are male and eight are female, and range in age from 21 to 38. Between April and July, a total of 22 officers... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department Welcomes Largest Class of New Recruits

Tuesday, August 5 by Luke Matheson

On Monday night, the Pine Bluff Police Department introduced 18 brand new police officers that had been hired and were in various stages of training. That is the largest number of officers ever hired at one time by the department and Public Information Specialist John... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Exclusive Agreement with Yeah8 and Adjusts Budget for Legal Settlement

Tuesday, August 5 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution waiving competitive bidding and authorizing Mayor Vivian Flowers to enter into an agreement with Yeah8. The agreement would allow Yeah8 to exclusively use parts of the Chester Hynes Community Center... Read More.

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Ouachita County Man To Be Charged With Aggravated Assault and Attempted Capital Murder Following Standoff

Tuesday, August 5 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE 11:55 AM: The Arkansas State Police have released a statement regarding the standoff that occurred Monday night in Ouachita County. The following information has been provided in that report: A tense, 12-hour standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies ended Monday evening in Stephens, after... Read More.

Desha County Sheriff’s Office Assists in City-Wide Operation, Captures Kidnapping Suspect

Tuesday, August 5 by Luke Matheson

A joint city-wide law enforcement operation between the Desha County Sheriff’s Office and the Dumas Police Department on Friday, August 1, led to the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with a violent kidnapping incident. As part of a coordinated enforcement saturation effort, deputies... Read More.

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Kenneth L Payne

Tuesday, August 5 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 135247 Age: 44 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Dallas, TX Booking Date: 08-05-2025 - 3:50 am Charges: COMMERCIAL BURGLARY CRIMINAL MISCHIEF CRIMINAL ATTEMPT

Mark Rodgers

Tuesday, August 5 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 179579 Age: 25 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: white hall, AR Booking Date: 08-05-2025 - 2:20 am Charges: VIOLATION OF CRT ORDER (PROTECTION ORD)

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Towaya Rice

Tuesday, August 5 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 100472 Age: 47 Gender: Female Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 08-04-2025 - 3:44 pm Charges: Alias-Theft of public benefits-THEFT OF PUBLIC BENEFITS GREATER THAN $2500

Redfield Man Faces $15,000 Bond on Drug Charges

Tuesday, August 5 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Monday for a Redfield man on drug related charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Keanrey set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jerry Shaw, 58, with possession of a controlled substance and possession of... Read More.

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Tension Rises in Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting as Members Clash Over Meeting Procedures

UAPB Expands APHIS-Certified Fish Health Inspection, Diagnostic, Research Services for Aquaculture Industry

Ja’Quez Cross Earns Spot on Doak Walker and Paul Hornung Award Watch Lists

Police identify newly hired officers

Pine Bluff Police Department Welcomes Largest Class of New Recruits

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Exclusive Agreement with Yeah8 and Adjusts Budget for Legal Settlement

Ouachita County Man To Be Charged With Aggravated Assault and Attempted Capital Murder Following Standoff

Desha County Sheriff’s Office Assists in City-Wide Operation, Captures Kidnapping Suspect

Kenneth L Payne

Mark Rodgers

Towaya Rice

Redfield Man Faces $15,000 Bond on Drug Charges

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