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Simmons Bank donates financial assistance to fund SE Arkansas District Fair

Friday, September 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Southeast Arkansas District Fair that was canceled in July has been fully funded and is now scheduled to take place Sept. 26-Oct. 3.The fair did take place last year but due to a lack of financial assistance, it was initially canceled for 2021.... Read More.

Pro Football Hall of Famer joined Jefferson Regional in local vaccine clinic

Wednesday, September 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson Regional Hospital hosted a vaccine clinic with a special guest, Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Pearson, on Wednesday, September 8. The clinic took place at the hospital's Healthworks Clinic located in Watson Chapel from 9 am until 11 am and was open... Read More.

Quorum Court Committee approves additional raise increase to finance committee

Tuesday, September 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Quorum Court Committee monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, September 7. The committee approved over fourteen ordinances on their agenda to be presented to the finance committee. Present at the meeting to speak on behalf of their committees were: Justice Conley... Read More.

Urban Renewal Agency Director talks demo plans; Downtown Housing

Tuesday, September 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency has been in the news a lot this year due to their recent demolition of local properties and developing housing projects that they have underway. The director of the agency, Maurice Taggart, joined Deltaplex and gave an update... Read More.

Fire Chief talks about the fire department’s monthly service calls; hiring

Friday, September 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Friday that the department’s monthly calls for service for August will be similar to what the department has experienced recently. Howell appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show.Howell went on to say there... Read More.

New allegations for man with pending cases

Friday, September 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A high-speed chase by White Hall Police early Friday morning resulted in the arrest of a man who has pending charges dating back to 2012 and disappeared in 2015 after being ordered to undergo a mental exam. Deputy Prosecutor Jill Reed identified the... Read More.

$50,000 bond for man accused of breaking into a local business

Friday, September 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a man accused of breaking into a business on Blake Street Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Buck Maddox, 43, with commercial burglary and... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after allegedly threatening to kill child’s mother

Friday, September 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Little Rock man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly pointed a gun at the mother of his child and threatened to kill her. Brian Thornton, 22, was taken into custody after police responded to a reported armed disturbance at 2806 W. 26th Ave. Reading... Read More.

Bond set for woman charged with alleged forgery and theft of property

Friday, September 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An investigation that began with a fraud report was taken by the Pine Bluff Police Telephone Reporting Unit on Aug. 23 resulted in the arrest of Shalyah Ferguson, 22, who denied any knowledge of the allegations. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

Jefferson Regional to host vaccine clinic with Drew Pearson

Friday, September 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson Regional Hospital is hosting a special vaccine clinic on Wednesday, September 8th from 9 am until 11 am at the hospitals' Healthworks Clinic located at 4747 Dusty Lake Road. This clinic will feature Drew Pearson, Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer, who will meet... Read More.

Arkansas National Guard, State Police to assist Louisiana hurricane rescue

Thursday, September 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

More than 500 members of the Arkansas National Guard will deploy to Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Ida, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday.In addition, 33 Arkansas State Troopers are awaiting federal approval to go to Louisiana to assist Louisiana State Police.“When our neighbors... Read More.

Red Cross providing relief to citizens in Louisiana due to Hurricane Ida

Wednesday, September 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

Due to the recent natural disaster occurrence in Louisiana because of Hurricane Ida, New Orleans and surrounding areas were affected drastically. The U.S. military and organizations such as Red Cross have been called to assist the citizens that have been impacted. On Wednesday, September... Read More.