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Investigation into homicides continues
The police investigations into two recent shooting deaths are continuing, according to Capt. Greg Shapiro.Earlier this week, Prosecuting Attorney S.…
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Man arrested after allegedly stabbing wife
A Jefferson County man who allegedly beat and stabbed his wife Thursday was ordered to have no contact with the…
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Residents urged to support efforts to fight crime
Pine Bluff Police Chief Brenda Davis-Jones told a citywide Neighborhood Watch community meeting Thursday evening that she will pass on…
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Sheriff’s department investigating church burglaries in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft of electronic equipment from three churches along Highway 365, north of…
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Washington Digest/House opposes debt increase
WASHINGTON — In a symbolic vote of protest, the Republican-led House last week passed a resolution disapproving a $1.2 trillion…
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Feds crack down on prescription drug trafficking
LITTLE ROCK — Authorities announced a 65-count federal indictment Friday charging 23 people in a major push against illegal sales…
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VITA income tax programs to be announced Monday
At 11 a.m. Monday, a press conference will be held in the rotunda of the Jefferson County Courthouse regarding the…
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Lottery panel recommends probationary period for employees
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Lottery Commission’s personnel committee recommended Friday that new employees be subject to a six-month probationary…
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Arrest made in reported disturbance
A reported physical disturbance just after midnight Friday morning in the central part of Pine Bluff resulted in the arrest…
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Along party lines, lawmakers OK health exchange planning contract
LITTLE ROCK — In a vote along party lines, the Arkansas Legislative Council voted Friday to approve a $463,600 contract…