Melissa Wilson
Booking #: 180473
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian
Address: Pine Bluff, AR
Booking Date: 03-04-2026 - 2:39 pm
Charges:
Possess W Purpose Del Controlled Substance Sched I,II Excluding Meth Cocaine
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Jerry Wayne Golden
Booking #: 129913
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
Booking Date: 03-04-2026 - 1:32 pm
Charges:
Hold for Court
Powell, Earnest Headed to Runoff in Lincoln County Judge Race; Court Records Show Powell Has Prior Felony Charges
The race for Lincoln County judge is headed to a runoff after no candidate secured a majority of the vote in Tuesday’s election.
According to unofficial results, incumbent Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest received 559 votes, while challenger John W. Powell finished second with... Read More.
UAPB Women Hoops: Indiya Bowen Earns First-Team All-SWAC, Newcomer of the Year Honors
UAPB Women Hoops: Indiya Bowen Earns First-Team All-SWAC, Newcomer of the Year Honors
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PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Indiya Bowen has been named First-Team All-SWAC and Newcomer of the Year after a standout debut season with the UAPB Lady Lions, capping a remarkable first year in Pine... Read More.
Golden Lions Powers Past Alcorn State to Secure 10th Conference Win and Tie for Fourth in SWAC
Golden Lions Powers Past Alcorn State to Secure 10th Conference Win and Tie for Fourth in SWAC
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LORMAN, MS. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team delivered a dominant defensive performance Thursday night, holding Alcorn State to just 12.5 percent shooting from three-point range... Read More.
Lady Lions Hold Off Late Surge, Win 66-61 for 10th SWAC Win
Lady Lions Hold Off Late Surge, Win 66-61 for 10th SWAC Win
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LORMAN, Miss. — The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Lady Lions built a commanding lead and held on down the stretch to defeat Alcorn State 66-61 Thursday night at the Davey L. Whitney Health & Physical Education... Read More.
Pine Bluff Police to Hold Press Conference on Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
The Pine Bluff Police Department will hold a press conference next week to provide an update on the officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Jeremy Lawrence Jr. on Nov. 21, 2025.
According to police, the criminal investigation into the incident was conducted by... Read More.
Court Stays Cannon Lawsuit Against Woods Until March 13; Records Ordered for In Camera Review
A legal challenge seeking to disqualify Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. from appearing on the 2026 ballot has been stayed until 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, following arguments heard Friday before Special Judge Randall Wright.
After hearing arguments, Wright ordered Jefferson County officials to... Read More.
Dog Owner Charged with Manslaughter After Fatal Attack on Cyclist
By Ray King
A $25,000 cash only bond was set Friday for the owner of two dogs who attacked a man riding his bicycle down the street, resulting in the death of the man.
Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.
Pine Bluff Man Held on $10K Bond After Fleeing Deputies and Weapons Charge
By Ray King
A $10,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who fled from sheriff’s deputies that attempted to stop the car he was driving because it did not have a license plate.
Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the... Read More.
Pine Bluff Woman Held on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
By Ray King
A 25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman on drug related charges.
Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Melissa Wilson, 23, with possession of a controlled substance and possession... Read More.
Homicide Suspect Captured in Little Rock, To Be Returned to Pine Bluff
A suspect wanted in connection with a March 1 homicide in Pine Bluff has been taken into custody in Little Rock.
According to the Pine Bluff Police Department, Samuel Wimbly was located March 5 by members of the United States Marshals Service. Authorities said Wimbly... Read More.
