Autopsy results released in the death of Wilmar man

Autopsy results have been released in the death of 26-year-old Marquis Martin of Wilmar who was found dead on March 7 after being reported missing for nearly a month. The state Medical Examiner listed Martin’s death as a homicide caused by a close-range, single gunshot... Read More.

Traffic stop results in drug arrest

By Ray King A traffic stop by a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy in the early morning hours Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a Jefferson County man on drug related charges. Louis Evans, 63, will have to post a $75,000 cash only bond after Pine Bluff... Read More.
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Report of shots fired results in arrest.

By Ray King A report that shots were being fired in the area of 23rd Avenue and Ash Street Sunday night resulted in the arrest of a man who was driving a vehicle that was seen in the area by a witness. Marketo Miller, 41, was... Read More.

Prior conviction results in felony allegation

By Ray King A Jefferson County man who was arrested last week for misdemeanor domestic battery will face a felony allegation after it was determined that he had a prior domestic battery conviction in the past five years. James Jordan, 49, had been arrested by a... Read More.
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Armed disturbance results in arrest

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly pointed a gun at a relative. Richard Smith, 56, was taken into custody after police were sent to a residence in the 4900 block of West Short Barraque St., at 1:47 p.m. Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

Sunday night-Drive by shooting results in Double Homicide

On April 26, 2020 at about 11:30 p.m., the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a shooting at 1808 E. 6th. Upon arrival, officers found 37-year-old Terrance Givens with apparent gunshot wounds inside of the residence. He was pronounced dead on the scene by... Read More.
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SUPER TUESDAY: Local election results

Below you will find election results from local races in Jefferson, Cleveland, Grant, and Lincoln counties. PINE BLUFF MAYOR CANDIDATES Shirley Washington – Democrat - 5,895 Ivan Whitfield – Democrat - 1,179 Steven Mays – Democrat - 711 PINE BLUFF CITY CLERK Janice L. Roberts – Democrat - 5,004 Sharon Hardin... Read More.
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Altheimer Alderman Race Left Off General Election Results

The Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners held an emergency meeting on Tuesday morning after it was discovered that an alderman race in Altheimer was left off the general election ballot. The commissioners voted to approve a corrected ballot at the meeting so that the... Read More.