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13/01/2026

According to police, Darius Shepherd, 27, is currently wanted on the charge. Shepherd is described as standing 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. His last known address was in the 3200 block of Rose Street in Pine Bluff.

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted in connection with an aggravated assault on a family member. According to police, Darius Shepherd, 27, is currently wanted on the charge. Shepherd is described as standing 6 feet […]

13/01/2026

The vetoed measure addressed the payment of legal fees for the eight justices and reaffirmed that the appropriation does not authorize the creation or hiring of a county attorney position. It also does not grant standing authority to any county official to incur civil legal expenses outside the established appropriation process. By overriding the veto, the Quorum Court reinstated those limitations.

The Jefferson County Quorum Court voted 8–4 to override a veto by County Judge Gerald Robinson during its Monday night meeting. Justice Roy Agee was not in attendance. Justices Alfred Carroll, Reginald Adams, Reginald Johnson, Cedric Jackson, Rick Victorino, Patricia Johnson, Margarette Williams a...

12/01/2026

Invisible Ink is the STEM activity in Watson Chapel on Tuesday. Uncover the secrets of hidden messages with this fun and mysterious science experiment! Invisible ink lets you write secret notes that only appear when revealed. That’s Tuesday at 4:30pm at the Watson Chapel library.   Date: […]

12/01/2026

A new national case study is highlighting Arkansas as a model for expanding paid maternity leave for educators, pointing to bipartisan efforts that transformed a limited provision into a fully state-funded benefit for public and charter school employees.

A new national case study is highlighting Arkansas as a model for expanding paid maternity leave for educators, pointing to bipartisan efforts that transformed a limited provision into a fully state-funded benefit for public and charter school employees. The National Council on Teacher Quality on [....

12/01/2026

Lincoln County officials are warning residents about an ongoing phone scam after a local resident was defrauded out of $1,500 by someone posing as a court official, according to Lincoln County District Judge Phillip Green.

Lincoln County officials are warning residents about an ongoing phone scam after a local resident was defrauded out of $1,500 by someone posing as a court official, according to Lincoln County District Judge Phillip Green. Judge Green said the incident occurred Tuesday morning when a […]

12/01/2026

Hi! It’s Kendra with a joyful pAWS to introduce SABBATH!

Available for adoption today at the Pine Bluff Animal Control

Reach out to them today with any questions, and thanks for sharing this to your story!

Sabbath - Male - 7 months
Abyssinian
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💸 $100 adoption fee covers spay/neuter, rabies vaccine & microchip!
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Pine Bluff Animal Control - 901 N Haverty Pine Bluff - 870-543-5135
Adoption/Visitation Hours M-F 1:00-4:30

12/01/2026

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is praising a federal court ruling that struck down a state law requirement mandating racial representation on the Arkansas Ethics Commission, calling it an unconstitutional racial quota.

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is praising a federal court ruling that struck down a state law requirement mandating racial representation on the Arkansas Ethics Commission, calling it an unconstitutional racial quota. Griffin issued a statement after a judge in the U.S. District Court for [....

12/01/2026

A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman who allegedly broke into a house on Malcomb Street Friday.

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman who allegedly broke into a house on Malcomb Street Friday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shakyva Fells, 41, with […]

12/01/2026

Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Michael Ludwik, 55, with breaking or entering.

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man currently on probation who is accused of being the get-away driver for a second man who was seen entering a business low on South Blake Street. Jefferson County District […]

12/01/2026

CDCAA Food Distribution will be held January 12, 2026, at 9 a.m. for Cleveland County Residents. All participants will need to recertify for the new year. Please bring Photo ID and Proof of Household Income. It’s at 200 N Main st in Rison.    

11/01/2026

Chad Kelley Highlights Experience and Community Service in Jefferson County Coroner Reelection Bid

Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley is seeking reelection after more than 25 years of service to Jefferson County. Kelley began his career in the Coroner’s Office as a deputy coroner under former Jefferson County Coroner Havis Hester. He was later elected as the county’s full-time […]