Suspect in Monday murder makes first court appearance

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man to death Monday made his first court appearance Wednesday and will be held on a $250,000 bond pending the filing of formal charges. District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

Man arrested in connection to Monday homicide

41-year-old Kevin Kimble has been arrested in connection to Monday’s murder of 39-year-old Cedric Sloan in the area of 7300 Rosswood Colony. Kimble was named as a person of interest shortly after the murder, and has since been arrested on suspicion of First Degree Murder. Read... Read More.
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PBPD investigating Monday homicide

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened at Rosswood and Fairway Monday afternoon. The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Cedric Sloan by Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley. Sloan was transported from scene to Jefferson Regional where he was pronounced deceased at... Read More.

Pine Bluff man killed in Monday accident

A Pine Bluff man was killed in a three-vehicle accident in on Interstate 530 in Pulaski County Monday morning. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Raymundo Carrera, 25, was southbound in a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado as were two other vehicles, a... Read More.
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Pine Bluff curfew to expire on Monday, June 1

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said Friday that the city-wide curfew, which has been in effect since late March will expire on Monday, June 1 and there are no current plans to continue it. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg... Read More.
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In-person court proceedings to resume Monday

By Ray King In-person court appearances will resume Monday, June 1 for the Eleven-West Judicial District, which includes Jefferson and Lincoln Counties. According to a press release from Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt, the administrative judge for the District, everyone entering the courthouse will be required to... Read More.
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Retail businesses except bars can be open Monday

By Ray King With the exception of bars, all retail establishments will be able to open Monday, according to Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. At his daily COVID-19 press briefing, the Governor said a decision on when bars can open will be announced Monday. “Arkansas was never under... Read More.

Courthouse to reopen Monday for appointments only

The Jefferson County Courthouse will reopen to the public by appointment only on Monday, May 18th. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the appropriate county department prior to arrival. County Judge Gerald Robinson has established a set of new guidelines for entering the building to... Read More.