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County Judge Robinson address conflict with Jefferson County Attorney

Wednesday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

One of the major issues that have arisen in the conflict between some members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court and County Judge Gerald Robinson is the position of Jefferson County Attorney.That attorney is Terry Wynne, who was hired by Robinson and research shows... Read More.

County Judge Robinson discusses Qourum Court Security

Tuesday, April 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingDuring a meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court last month, Count Judge Gerald Robinson asked a sheriff’s deputy to remove Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr., who was causing a disturbance and refused to stop talking and arguing.The Deputy refused... Read More.

$50,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of firing shot at police officer

Tuesday, April 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA $50,000 cash-only bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of firing a shot at a police officer last week.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jaylen Williams, 22,... Read More.

Richardson talks about officer involved shooting

Friday, March 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

An officer-involved shooting incident Wednesday night in the Watson Chapel area sent a number of law enforcement officers from multiple agencies to the scene and on Thursday, Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson appeared on the Oldies 013 morning show.Host Greg Horne asked Richardson... Read More.

Chief Richardson talks school shootings

Thursday, March 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

Early this week, three children and three adults were killed in a shooting at a private school in Nashville, Tenn.On Thursday, Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and was asked by host Greg Horne if... Read More.

$100,000 bond set for woman accused of shooting incident

Thursday, March 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA $100,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of shooting another woman last week.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Latonya Smith, 45, with first-degree battery, committing a... Read More.

Simmons Bank celebrates grand opening of new branch in White Hall

Wednesday, March 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

Simmons Bank recently celebrated its 120-year anniversary and on Wednesday held a grand opening ceremony for a new financial center in White Hall located at 1305 Robin Road. In a recent press release, Simmons Bank announced that construction began on the 4,700-square-foot branch in... Read More.

Local residents team up to provide support to Mississippi residents

Wednesday, March 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

A couple of local residents are teaming up to collect food for Mississippi residents whose town was wiped out by a tornado last week.Jeff Edwards and Hosea Jackson are heading up the Rolling Fork Food Drive with Jackson planning to drive an 18-wheeler tractor-trailer... Read More.

$150,000 bond set for mother of capital murder suspect

Wednesday, March 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA $150,000 bond was set Wednesday for the mother of a capital murder suspect who is accused of hindering apprehension and tampering with evidence in the case.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Margaret Lowe, 33, based on a... Read More.

Woods talks sentencing guideline reccomendations

Tuesday, March 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

In addition to money to add 3,000 new prison beds, Governor Sarah Sanders is calling for legislative reforms of the criminal justice systems sentencing guidelines.Specifically, the reforms would deal with violent offenders and require that people convicted of capital murder, first-degree murder, and rape... Read More.

Woods discusses Governors prison iniative

Tuesday, March 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Monday, Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders proposed a $470 million package for new prison beds and changes in current sentencing laws dealing with violent offenders.Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., was at the press conference when Sanders set out the plan, and on Tuesday,... Read More.

$20,000 cash-only bond set for felon in possession of a firearm

Tuesday, March 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA $20,000 cash-only bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of multiple felonies after he was arrested following a traffic stop Sunday night.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.