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Body found in Chicot County has been identified

Wednesday, September 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

A decomposed body found last week in Chicot County has been identified as a Louisiana woman, according to State Police.The body of 32-year-old Shenita Hicks of Lake Providence, Louisiana was found August 28 along U.S. 65, south of Lake Village, near the Arkansas and Louisiana... Read More.

After special meeting White Hall School Board voted to keep mask mandate

Tuesday, August 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

The White Hall School District held a special called meeting on Tuesday, August 31st to address the concerns of parents in regards to the mask mandate that the school board members unanimously voted to enact before the start of the 2021-2022 school year. This... Read More.

Drew County NAACP Branch to host Meet and Greet;Voters Rights and Registration

Tuesday, August 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to a recent article released from South Ark Daily, The Drew County NAACP Branch 6042 invites branch members and the community to a Meet and Greet and Voter’s Rights and Voter Registration Rally. The event will be held Monday, Sept. 6 from 10... Read More.

State Police investigating a body discovered along U.S. 65

Monday, August 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

State Police are investigating the discovery of a body found Saturday along U.S. 65 in Chicot County near the Arkansas and Louisiana border, according to an Arkansas State Police news release.Because the body was in an extended state of decomposition officers were unable to... Read More.

City of Pine Bluff to host volunteer event for Lowes 100 Hometowns project

Friday, August 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

As a part of the 100 Hometowns, an initiative to celebrate Lowe’s centennial, the City of Pine Bluff’s Opportunity House (Formerly First Ward School) was recently selected as one of the 100 impact projects. The City of Pine Bluff will host a... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s office is seeking a runaway juvenile

Friday, August 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Sydney Edwards, a runaway juvenile. Edwards was last seen on the evening of August 26, 2021. Edwards may be traveling to the Brinkley, AR or Forrest City, AR areas. Edwards... Read More.

$50,000 bond for man accused of kidnapping the mother of his child

Friday, August 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of holding the mother of his child against her will. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Ta’Kae’lien Paschal, 19, with... Read More.

Ernie’s Exxon demolished as part of the Go Forward Pine Bluff initiative

Friday, August 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The building located at 101 Walnut, formerly known Ernie's Exxon Service Station, was set to be demolished on Monday, August 23, after the owner did not take action to redevelop the property during the past two years.In 2018, a fire, which the Pine Bluff... Read More.

Congressman Westerman discusses terroristic attack in Afghanistan

Thursday, August 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King As the national news media was reporting that a number of American service personnel were killed in a terroristic attack at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan Thursday, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman told Deltaplex News that he had attended a confidential briefing... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for man allegedly injured a Jefferson Regional nurse

Thursday, August 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly injured a nurse at Jefferson Regional Tuesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors had probable cause to charge Jonathan Brown, 33, with second-degree battery. Reading... Read More.

$25,000 bond for suspect in theft of a catalytic converter

Thursday, August 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Humphrey man identified as a suspect in the theft of a catalytic converter from a parked vehicle in White Hall on Aug. 5 will have to post a $25,000 bond to be released from the Adult Detention Center after a court... Read More.

Thompson discusses economic development

Thursday, August 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Over the last 10 years, the Pine Bluff Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has seen, according to the latest census figures, a 14.37 percent drop in population, going from 77,456 in 2010 to 67,260. Allison Thompson, the President, and CEO of the Economic Development... Read More.