Woman arrested for theft given 5k bond

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly entered a parked car and took a wallet. Deshia Adams, 25, was taken into custody after police found her at an apartment complex. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West said the... Read More.
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50 K Bond set for woman accused of injuring nurse and police

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a woman accused of injuring a nurse and two police officers Wednesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Samantha Smith, 28, with three counts of... Read More.

Habitat for Humanity looking for family to occupy home

Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity will be conducting informational meetings Friday and Saturday in an attempt to locate the family that will qualify to occupy a home currently under construction. Angela White Smith, the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity appeared on the Oldies 1013... Read More.
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Boozman supporting defense programs with Arkansas ties

  WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) supported Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 that invests in our nation’s servicemembers, helps secure our homeland and equips America and our allies to deter threats from adversaries. “This legislation is critical to... Read More.

Rainbow Trout are being stocked in MLK pond

Once again this year, beautiful and tasty Rainbow Trout and being stocked in all the community ponds around the state by Arkansas Game & Fish. Clint Coleman joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about hundreds of pounds of these fish available to... Read More.
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50K bond for man accused of threatening children

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening a group of children Tuesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kedrick Johnson, 41, with five counts of... Read More.

Zebra star named an All American

Pine Bluff's Courtney Crutchfield has been named to play in the prestigious All-American Bowl in San Antonio on January 6th. Crutchfield, a WR, will be one of 100 players participating in the game, which will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. He was honored... Read More.
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Open letter from Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson

DATE: December 13, 2023 TO: Jefferson County Citizens, Justices of the Peace, Elected Officials, & Media FROM: County Judge Gerald Robinson RE: Concerning the 2024 Tax Levy   Ladies and gentlemen of Jefferson County, I address you today with a heartfelt message, not just as your County Judge, but... Read More.

18 from Texas charged in thefts at Arkansas drug stores

LITTLE ROCK— Eighteen individuals from Texas who are accused of stealing more than $1.5 million worth of narcotics from numerous pharmacies in Arkansas were arrested in Houston on November 28, 2023, following an indictment returned in the Eastern District of Arkansas. Seven defendants appeared... Read More.