Desha County Judge closes courthouse

According to the McGehee-Dermott Times News, the Desha County Courthouse will be closed until further notice.Desha County Judge Richard Tindall made the announcement and said, “closed means, for now, an essential basic crew will be working in both the Main Courthouse and the Annex... Read More.
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Suspect in vehicle theft arrested

By Ray KingAn 18-year-old Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after he was identified as a suspect in the theft of a vehicle.Asa Shavers was taken into custody after he ran from police and a sheriff’s deputy who went to his residence looking for... Read More.
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Pine Bluff man shot to death Tuesday

A 32-year-old Pine Bluff man was shot to death Tuesday afternoon in the central part of the city.Police Lt. David De Foor identified the victim as Albert King III, who was found with a single gunshot wound when police responded to a reported shooting... Read More.
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White Hall Police arrest two on drug charges

By Ray KingTwo Jefferson County women were arrested Sunday on drug related charges following a traffic stop by a White Hall Police Officer.Gabrielle Harris, 36, and Bobbi Jean Dejarnette, 40, were taken into custody after Officer Christian Carroll stopped the white BMW Harris was... Read More.

Firefighters answer 155 medical calls in November

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services personnel responded to 362 calls in November and just under 43 percent were emergency medical related.According to the department’s monthly report, firefighters answered 155 medical calls, 29 fewer than the previous month. There were also 29 vehicle accidents... Read More.
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Bond set in weekend shooting death

By Ray KingA $100,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man to death Saturday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Rickey Smith, 43, with first-degree murder and... Read More.

Cash only bond set in shooting incident

By Ray KingA $25,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Sheridan man accused of firing multiple shots at a vehicle Dec. 1.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dustin McClanahan, 28, with... Read More.
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