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Pine Bluff Police arrest Pine Bluff Jr. High Student following death threat

Monday, November 18 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE 9:25 PM: The Pine Bluff Police Department has issued the following statement regarding the video sent to a student by another student with a threat made in the video:On November 17, 2024, around 11:00 pm, a disturbing situation has emerged involving a 13-year-old student... Read More.

Weyerhaeuser to build new facility in South Arkansas

Monday, November 18 by Luke Matheson

Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands, has announced an estimated $500 million investment to build a new, state-of-the-art TimberStrand® facility near Monticello and Warren, Arkansas. This investment is expected to create 200 high-quality jobs in the south Arkansas region.“This... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves more funds for road repair

Monday, November 18 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court voted Monday night to appropriate an additional $480,335 for the county road department in order to help pay for outstanding bills in addition to providing funds to repair of county roads.All members of the quorum court voted to pass... Read More.

Threat of shooting at Fordyce Schools prompts investigation

Monday, November 18 by Luke Matheson

An investigation is underway after a letter with a written threat against Fordyce Schools was located inside of an elementary school bathroom.According to a press release from Fordyce School Superintendent Rhonda Lawson the letter had a threat to “shoot up the school” on Wednesday,... Read More.

Law enforcement to launch Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket campaign

Monday, November 18 by Luke Matheson

This Thanksgiving holiday, Arkansas law enforcement is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the State’s Highway Safety Office on a high-visibility Click It or Ticket seat belt awareness and enforcement campaign.From Nov. 25 through Dec.... Read More.

Home Again Pine Bluff breaks ground on 34 new houses in the Belair neighborhood

Monday, November 18 by Luke Matheson

Home Again Pine Bluff broke ground on property donated to the organization located at Belair and Auburn Drive in Pine Bluff in order to build 34 new houses that will be for sale to any qualifying home buyer.The homes will also be used to... Read More.

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Arkansas State defeats Georgia State to gain bowl eligbility

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State football churned out 261 yards rushing on Saturday at CenterParc Stadium and achieved bowl eligibility for the second straight season, topping Georgia State 27-20. The Red Wolves (6-4, 4-2 SBC) also had seven tackles for loss on the defensive side of the ball... Read More.

Former Eudora Police Chief sentenced for Assault and Illegal Detention charges

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

On Friday, November 15, 2024, former Eudora Police Chief Michael Pitts, 46, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor Third-Degree Battery charges in connection to an October 2023 assault in Eudora. The Tenth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney asked ASP's Special Investigations Unit in November 2023 to investigate allegations... Read More.

Arkansas State picks up 59-49 victory over Stephen F. Austin

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State secured a 59-49 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday at First National Bank Arena.The Red Wolves, now 3-1, forced 16 turnovers and grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, limiting the Lumberjacks to 31.5 percent shooting from the field and just 3-of-16 from beyond... Read More.

JCSO seeking assistance with death investigation

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

On November 16, 2024, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office began an investigation involving the discovery of human remains at the 1900 block of Highway 425.Through numerous items collected in the area of the remains Investigators believe they have identified the remains as that of... Read More.

JCSO Jailer arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband into jail

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

At approximately 6:00 AM Investigators with the Tri-County Drug Task Force (TCDTF) and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested Miakia Ellis, at the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBADC) shortly after she arrived for her shift as a jailer in... Read More.

Body located near Highway 425 in Jefferson County

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

At approximately 8:30 AM a Deputy with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO), Uniformed Patrol Division was dispatched to the 1900 block of Highway 425 in regard to possible human remains being discovered.Upon arrival the Deputy was able to determine this to be factual... Read More.