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Police chief says soft approach planned at solidarity rally Thursday

Wednesday, June 3 by Ray King

By Ray KingPine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Wednesday said officers will be present for a “solidarity rally” planned Thursday on the steps of City Hall but said there will be a “soft approach.”The rally is in response to the death of George... Read More.

Robinson: Juvenile Detention Center may have to close due to lack of revenue

Wednesday, June 3 by Ray King

By Ray KingAfter a lengthy discussion, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday voted to appropriate what funds are available to operate the juvenile detention center and adult jail but those appropriations will be far short of what Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said were... Read More.

Report of shots fired results in arrest.

Tuesday, June 2 by Ray King

By Ray KingA report that shots were being fired in the area of 23rd Avenue and Ash Street Sunday night resulted in the arrest of a man who was driving a vehicle that was seen in the area by a witness.Marketo Miller, 41, was... Read More.

Woman arrested following shooting incident.

Tuesday, June 2 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff woman was arrested Sunday after she allegedly shot at another woman during an altercation.Kandace Dickson, 29, allegedly admitted firing shots at the other woman but told police the two were shooting at each other.Deputy Prosecutor Karres Manning said police... Read More.

Community cases of COVID-19 sets one day record

Tuesday, June 2 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas recorded its highest one-day total in community cases of COVID-19 on Monday, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson.At his daily COVID-19 briefing Tuesday, the Governor said there were 374 community cases of the virus, which brought the state’s total to 7,818. Of... Read More.

Cash only bond for felon found with gun.

Tuesday, June 2 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $25,000 cash only bond was set Tuesday for a Jefferson County man currently on parole who was found holding an assault rifle while sitting of the side of a roadway.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

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Council Member Alexander says citizens need to be more civically engaged

Tuesday, June 2 by Ray King

By Ray KingAppearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins Tuesday, Pine Bluff City Council Member Joni Alexander was asked about the protests, some of them violent, which have followed the death of George Floyd while he was in... Read More.

PBPD Chief Sergeant encourages peaceful protests

Tuesday, June 2 by Ray King

By Ray KingWhile cities across the country including several in Arkansas have seen protests, some of them violent following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota last week, Pine Bluff has thus far been spared and Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant wants to keep it... Read More.

Attempts to add resolutions to council agenda fails

Monday, June 1 by Ray King

By Ray KingTwo members of the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday rejected attempts to add several resolutions to an agenda which before the meeting had only two budget adjustments and no ordinances or resolutions to consider.In order to add items, a unanimous vote... Read More.

Governor says violence, damage to property will not be tolerated

Monday, June 1 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said Monday that the use of violence against persons or damage to property during protests around the state are not acceptable and will not be tolerated.The governor was reacting to protests that occurred over the weekend in a... Read More.

Woman accused of endangering welfare of minor

Monday, June 1 by Ray King

By Ray KingA reported disturbance Saturday on Lowman Road resulted in the arrest of a Jefferson County woman for allegedly endangering the welfare of a minor.Sheriff’s Investigator Charles White said in a probable cause affidavit presented in district court Monday that Angelica Sullivan, 24,... Read More.

Bond set in shooting at Altheimer

Monday, June 1 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $100,000 bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County man who allegedly shot another man on Thursday in Altheimer.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Corey McGowan, 33, with first-degree battery... Read More.