Reported crime in Pine Bluff shows slight drop in October

By Ray KingReported crime in Pine Bluff dropped 3.44 percent in October compared to October 2019, according to the monthly report from the Police Department.At a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee Wednesday, Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant said there were 365 crimes... Read More.

Woman accused of attacking EMT

By Ray KingA $2,500 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of attacking an EMT who was trying to take the woman to Jefferson Regional Hospital after an accident Monday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.
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Murder suspect back in Jefferson County

By Ray KingA man charged with murder in 2018 who was imprisoned on non-related charges is back in Jefferson County and is awaiting trial on the murder charge.Curtis Beavers, 38, was charged with first-degree murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm... Read More.

Simmons Bank sues former employees and rival bank

By Ray KingMore than two dozen former employees of Simmons Bank and Simmons First National Corporation have been accused of taking Simmons trade secrets and confidential information to the Little Rock based bank where they now work.In addition, a lawsuit filed in Jefferson County... Read More.
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Bond set for man caught fleeing in a stolen vehicle

By Ray KingA $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who was reportedly driving a stolen car when he fled from police Thursday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Tracy Davis,... Read More.

Woman arrested after reported armed disturbance

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly pointed a gun at two people and threatened to kill them.Nancy Bell, 55, was taken into custody after officers were sent to a reported disturbance at a house in the 1800 block... Read More.
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Grant County sets new record in number of votes cast

According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County set a new record for the number of people who voted during the 2020 General Election.Of the 12,000 registered voters in the county, just over 8,200 voted, a turnout rate of 68.22 percent. During the 2016... Read More.

Bond set in Tuesday shooting incident

By Ray KingA $5,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of shooting her husband during an altercation Tuesday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shanetta Wells, 45, with first-degree domestic... Read More.
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Report of shots fired leads to arrest

By Ray KingA Jefferson County man was arrested in the early morning hours Tuesday after sheriff’s deputies responding to a report of shots fired and found the man outside a shed behind a house holding a shotgun.William Small, 53, was taken into custody after... Read More.
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Quorum Court approves garbage fee hike

By Ray KingA majority of the members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted in favor of increasing the fee county residents pay to have their garbage picked up.Meeting Monday night, the county’s legislative body approved by a vote of 10-2 a proposed ordinance... Read More.

Chief quits after online threats against Democrats

MARSHALL, Ark. (AP) — The police chief of a small Arkansas city has resigned after posting online threats of violence that targeted Democrats.Marshall Mayor Kevin Elliott said in a statement Saturday that Police Chief Lang Holland had resigned effective immediately.Elliott said the city “strongly... Read More.