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Rison man arrested for possession of stolen vehicle

Tuesday, August 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 cash-only bond was set Tuesday for a Rison man arrested Sunday while driving a truck that had been reported stolen. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Chadwick Rankin, 48, after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

Alexander responds to low census numbers

Tuesday, August 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King When the U.S. Census Bureau released its numbers at the end of last week, the Pine Bluff Metropolitan area recorded the largest percentage drop of any metropolitan area in the country. The area, which includes Jefferson and Lincoln Counties, had a population of... Read More.

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Watson Chapel School District responded to a tip about a weapon in vehicle on-campus

Tuesday, August 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

Watson Chapel School District in a press release announced that at approximately 10:00 a.m. on August 17, 2021, the district received an anonymous tip from a patron regarding a possible weapon inside a vehicle present on the Watson Chapel High School campus.The WCSD Security... Read More.

Man arrested on alleged breaking or entering; first-degree criminal mischief charges

Tuesday, August 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man was arrested Sunday after police found him and a female inside a business that had been closed for a year.Brian Rosebeck, 38, who is on parole, told Detective Ryan Edwards that he and the female, his girlfriend, did... Read More.

Pine Bluff woman arrested in alleged car theft

Tuesday, August 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA $25,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of driving a stolen vehicle to the Maximum Security Unit at the Tucker Prison Monday morning.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

Business Expo postponed by Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, August 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Business Expo which had been scheduled for Thursday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center has been postponed, according to Jennifer Klein, who works for the Chamber of Commerce. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Monday, Klein explained why.In 2020, the Chamber... Read More.

Arkansas reached new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations

Tuesday, August 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

Arkansas reached another new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state on Monday as thousands of students headed back to school. The state reported 46 new virus hospitalizations, bringing its total COVID-19 patients to 1,459. That surpasses the record high the state reached last week.... Read More.

18 counties including southeast Arkansas declared disaster destination

Monday, August 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday issued a Secretarial Disaster Declaration designating 18 Arkansas counties as primary natural disaster areas due to excessive rain, flash flooding, flooding, high winds, and lightning that occurred April 1 through June 11.Those 18 counties are... Read More.

Suspect arrest made in recent homicide investigation

Sunday, August 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) in a press release announced a suspect in the homicide investigation that occurred on Friday, August 13, 2021, at approximately 12:17 p.m. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Deputies were dispatched to the area of Elkins Road... Read More.

Saturday morning homicide in Dollarway is 3rd in Jefferson county in last 24 hours

Saturday, August 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County coroner's office on Saturday morning, August 14 confirmed another homicide that occurred in Dollarway.The Detective Division of the Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of the homicide investigation. Shortly after 8:30am officers responded to a residence in the... Read More.

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Police investigate homicide on Cherry Street

Friday, August 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Polices are investigating a homicide that occurred Friday at a residence at 3000 S. Cherry St.Police Lt. David DeFoor identified the victim as Willie Morgan, 53, who was pronounced dead at the scene from apparent gunshot wounds. DeFoor said police had gone... Read More.

Pfizer vaccination clinic at convention center canceled

Friday, August 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Convention Center has canceled the Pfizer vaccination clinic that was scheduled for Saturday, August 14th.Other locations that are administering the Pfizer vaccine daily include the Jefferson County Health Department, Doctor's Order Pharmacy, Jefferson Regional, and Jefferson Comprehensive care.