Cleveland County Murder Case; Charges Filed

A body found in Cleveland County has been identified has 55-year-old John Gordon Honeycutt, reported last week, according to a news release issued early Thursday night by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.An arrest has been made. Cameron Jones, 37, who also goes by the... Read More.

UAPB Student Travels To China

  A sophomore business management major at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will be traveling to China for a two-week course on vocational education at the China-U.S. Rising Star Student Study Tour. Taylor Johnson will travel to China this month.“Taylor fits the profile... Read More.
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Dollarway High School 2019 Scholarship Available

   The Charleston Girley Dollarway Impact Scholarship is now available. This scholarship was created by Charleston Girley, a 2011 graduate of Dollarway High School.Girley is the son of Charles and Pamela Girley both of Pine Bluff. He is also the author of The Black Accountant,... Read More.

Victim of Pine Bluff Shooting Identified

Authorities have identified the woman who was fatally shot in Pine Bluff early Wednesday morning. Police say the shooting occurred near the intersection of 24th Ave and Linden Street around 12:30 a.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the body of a... Read More.
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Simmons Bank Announces Record Net Profit

  Simmons First National Bank announced their record net income on Tuesday. Net income for 2018, $215.7 million, compared to their 2017 net income of $92.9 million, with an increase of $122.8 million. Earnings per share were $2.32, an increase of $0.99 compared to last... Read More.

7-Year-Old Saves Pine Bluff Family

  A Pine Bluff family is grateful to be alive, thanks to their 7-year-old son, Kayden. A family's belongings sit exposed and unrecognizable outside their Island Harbor Marina home, but they still have their lives.Shana, her fiancé Alex and three kids' lives were changed Tuesday... Read More.
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Woman Murdered on 24th Ave

Pine Bluff, Ar Jan 23, 2019At about 12:30 a.m this morning. officers were called to the intersection of 24th Ave and Linden Streets in reference to a report of shots fired and someone lying in the street. When they arrived they found a woman... Read More.

Fatal Accident on I-530 Monday night

  A 24-year-old man was hit and killed by a semi-truck on Interstate 530 near Arkansas 104 in White Hall last night around 7:50 p.m.Tyler W. Vernadore of Pangburn died after a Kenworth truck hit him near mile marker 28, according to an Arkansas State... Read More.
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18-year-old Tony White Murdered

2nd Homicide of 2019 in Pine BluffThe Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a shooting investigation that left one person dead.  At 9:21 p.m. officers responded to an apartment complex at 2402 McConnell Circle in reference to a shooting.  Upon... Read More.

Cause of death for detainee found dead in Jefferson Co. Jail determined

According to Jefferson County's Sheriff's Department the cause of death for detainee Rebecca Esterline-Brixey was ruled as natural causes.An autopsy was conducted by the State Medical Examiner, who determined Brixey died of complications of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. The autopsy found Brixey suffered from significant... Read More.
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Woman Wanted for Aggravated Assault on a Family Member

Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the public's help locating Suzanne Starks for aggravated assault on a family member.  Monday January 21st press release statesOn 01/19/2019 officers responded to an address in the 5700 block of Carbon Street in reference to a disturbance. ... Read More.

Jefferson County Weekly Food Safety Report

 The Arkansas Department of Health regulates the sale of food at establishments such as restaurants, bars, daycares, schools, grocery stores, convenience stores, bed and breakfast facilities, and concession stands. These inspections are made unannounced by environmental health specialists to ensure proper reports and to... Read More.