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Bloomberg talks job opportunities

On Tuesday, Southeast Arkansas College President Dr. Steven Bloomberg was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and talked about companies paying high salaries in an effort to recruit people. He specifically mentioned Walmart and the program they have adopted for truck drivers.Bloomberg went on... Read More.

Congressman Westerman talks energy production

Friday, April 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

Earlier this week, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman spent time with other members of the U.S. House of Representatives in Louisiana talking about increasing energy production, particularly by offshore drilling for petroleum. Westerman talked about the trip with Deltaplex News.With the price of energy and... Read More.

County Judge Robinson talks Sheriff lawsuit

Friday, April 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., has filed a lawsuit against County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court, alleging that the budget he was given is not enough for him to operate and specifically identified the juvenile detention center. On Thursday, Robinson... Read More.

Mayor announces $32 million investment to address flooding issues and more

Thursday, April 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

The city of Pine Bluff hosted a press conference Thursday afternoon at the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library along with Chief Terry Cosby of Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS) to announce a $96 million investment fund throughout Arkansas including Pine Bluff. Mayor Shirley Washington led... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods Jr. talks school security

Thursday, April 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., was one of the first law enforcement officers on the scene after a reported shooting near the campus of Pine Bluff High School. On Tuesday, Woods was asked about that and about school security when he appeared on the... Read More.

ALexander offers thoughts on Pine Bluff school system

Thursday, April 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

After a walkout by students and another shooting near the campus of Pine Bluff High School, many people around Pine Bluff and Southeast Arkansas are asking the question what are we going to do about the school system? First Ward City Council Member Joni Alexander... Read More.

$100,000 bond set for man accused of fleeing police officer

Wednesday, April 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $100,000 cash-only bond was set Wednesday for a Sherrill man who prosecutors said has been actively hiding from law enforcement for months and has pending charges from 2020. Chidra Thomas, 22, was taken into custody after he fled from a vehicle that... Read More.

Simmons Bank Hires Cole Plafcan to Lead Agricultural Banking Division

Wednesday, April 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

(Little Rock, Ark.) Simmons Bank announced today the addition of Cole Plafcan as senior vice president, and director of Agricultural Lending, a newly created division within Simmons Bank’s Community Banking group. In this role, Plafcan is charged with expanding Simmons Bank’s agricultural business across... Read More.

Pine Bluff woman arrested after assualting two nurses at Jefferson Regional

Wednesday, April 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Monday after she allegedly assaulted two nurses at Jefferson Regional Hospital who were trying to treat her. Jamie Paul, 29, was taken into custody after police were sent to West 28th Avenue and Camden Road following a report... Read More.

UAPB Extension Horticulture Specialist Helps Keep Pine Bluff a Tree-friendly City

Wednesday, April 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

Shaun Francis, Extension horticulture specialist for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, is working to maintain and further the city of Pine Bluff’s status as a “Tree City USA” community. As a member of the Pine Bluff Board of Tree City USA, he... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for White Hall man accussed of breaking or entering

Wednesday, April 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a White Hall man accused of breaking into Highland Pellets on Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Charles Hendershot, 53, with breaking or entering. Reading... Read More.

Pine Bluff URA discusses updates on downtown projects; Go-Kart Track

Tuesday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency is moving forward with its downtown projects and other developments throughout the city. In their monthly meeting on Tuesday, the board was presented with two presentations in reference to the two URA projects that Level 5 Architecture was... Read More.