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Cash only bond set in shooting

Friday, July 31 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $50,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly shot another man July 22.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Cameron Bennett, 21, with first-degree battery.Deputy... Read More.

Police arrest man in alleged domestic battery incident

Friday, July 31 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly pushed his live-in girlfriend down then hit her in the stomach with a broom handle.When he was questioned, Wayne Gatley, 60, admitted pushing the woman but denied hitting her.During a court hearing... Read More.

Filing period for non-partisan candidates begins

Thursday, July 30 by Ray King

The filing period for independent non-partisan candidates for municipal office and for school board positions is underway at the Jefferson County Courthouse and thru 1 p.m. Thursday, nine people had submitted petitions seeking election.Six of those are current members of the White Hall City... Read More.

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Chicot County detention facility

Wednesday, July 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn outbreak of COVID-19 at a correctional facility in Chicot County contributed to a total of nearly 800 new cases statewide in the past 24 hours and pushed the cumulative state-wide total to nearly 41,000.At his daily COVID-19 press conference Wednesday, Governor... Read More.

Bond set in Monday shooting incident

Wednesday, July 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $150,000 bond was set Wednesday for a man accused of shooting another man on Monday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Raymond Johnson, 21, with first-degree battery and aggravated assault.According to... Read More.

Council committee recommends lease for former bank be approved

Tuesday, July 28 by Ray King

By Ray KingA committee of the Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday recommended that a lease agreement between the city and Saracen Casino to use the former Bank of America building in downtown for two months be approved by the full council when they... Read More.

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State to provide access points for online instruction if needed

Monday, July 27 by Ray King

By Ray KingAlthough schools in Arkansas are expected to begin in-class instruction in about a month, the state is preparing to improve the ability for students to take classes online if needed.During his daily COVID-19 press briefing Monday, Governor Asa Hutchinson said he is... Read More.

Circuit Clerk’s Office reports two employees exposed to COVID-19

Friday, July 24 by Ray King

Jefferson County Circuit Clerk Lafayette Woods Sr., has confirmed that at least two employees in his office in the County Courthouse have been exposed to a person who has either tested positive for COVID-19 or believed to be positive for COVID-19.In a memo that... Read More.

Suspect arrested in July 16 murder

Friday, July 24 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn investigation into the death of a Pine Bluff man that began July 16 has resulted in the arrest of a suspect.Christopher Edmonds, 37, was taken into custody Thursday and taken to the adult detention center on probable cause of capital murder,... Read More.

Reported crime in Pine Bluff drops 5.57 percent

Thursday, July 23 by Ray King

By Ray KingTwenty fewer incidents last month compared to June 2019 resulted in a just over 5.5 percent drop in reported crime in Pine Bluff.According to the monthly report from the Police Department, there were 339 reported crimes in June compared to 359 in... Read More.

Sales tax holiday set Aug. 1 and 2

Thursday, July 23 by Ray King

With school set to begin the week of Aug. 24, the State of Arkansas will be holding its annual sales tax holiday on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2.Clothing and footwear costing less than $100 per item will be exempt from the tax but items... Read More.

Lincoln County receives grant for road project

Thursday, July 23 by Ray King

Lincoln County has received a $100,000 Arkansas Unpaved Road Grant that will be used for work on the Boston Road project.According to the Lincoln Ledger Newspaper, work will include replacing culverts, new pipes, ditch work and more. County Judge Buddy Earnest said during a... Read More.