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Body recovered in Arkansas River Sunday

Sunday, March 10 by Greg

On Sunday March 10, 2024, deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to an area of the Arkansas river, regarding a body in the water. Investigators were taken to the area and recovered a body which was later identified as Andrew Hutchinson,... Read More.

Jefferson County early vote total over 3k

Tuesday, March 5 by Greg

Early voting has begun for the March 5th primary in Arkansas. Jefferson County Courthouse is open Monday thru Saturday today until March 4th for early voting. At the end of 3rd day early voting the count is as follows:Tuesday, February 20, 2024- 357Wednesday, February... Read More.

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JEFFERSON COUNTY JUVENILE JAIL ADMINISTRATOR TERMINATED FOR POLICY VIOLATIONS

Thursday, February 22 by Greg

Special to DeltaplexNews from JCSOOn February 2, 2024, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office received a complaint from an employee at the Jack Jones Juvenile Detention Center regarding allegations of incidents of unnecessary uses of force against juvenile detainees by Eric Hobbs, who was at... Read More.

King promoted to Superintendent of Cleveland County School District

Thursday, February 22 by Greg

According to the Cleveland County Herald. Davy King has been hired as superintendent of the Cleveland County School District. The School Board unanimously approved board member Helen Browning's motion to hire King, currently the director of athletics, transportation and maintenance for the school district,... Read More.

PB City Council moving closer to funding Convention Center Hotel

Tuesday, February 20 by Greg

By Ray KingDuring a meeting that ran nearly two-and-a-half hours Tuesday, the Pine Bluff City Council moved a step closer to seeing the old Plaza Hotel adjacent to the Convention Center torn down and construction beginning on a new Marriott Courtyard in its place.Following... Read More.

Vote for the Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the Week now

Monday, February 19 by Greg

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS TO PRESENT FUNDING AWARD TO JEFFERSON COUNTY DRUG COURT AND DELIVER NALOXONE KITS

Saturday, February 17 by Greg

Administrative Office of the Courts officials will present a $21,727 award to the Jefferson County Adult Drug Court on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The presentation will take place at 9:00 a.m. in Judge Alex Guynn’s courtroom at the Jefferson County Courthouse located in Pine... Read More.

PB Transit to close Monday for Presidents Day

Saturday, February 17 by Greg

In observance of President’s Day, Monday February 19th 2024, Pine Bluff Transit will be closed. There will be no ADA Services or Fixed Route Services available. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024.

Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the week nominations are up here

Thursday, February 15 by Greg

Voting closes Thursday morning at 8am. Winner announced just after on Oldies 101.3 FM

Shapiro resigns as White Hall Police Chief

Wednesday, February 14 by Greg

Greg Shapiro resigned Wednesday morning his duties as Police Chief on White Hall, Mayor Noel Foster has confirmed to DeltaplexNews. Shapiro had lead the department since April of 2019. Prior to leading the White Hall Police Shapiro was a former captain of the Pine... Read More.

PB City Council’s Brunson named Public Official of the Year

Saturday, February 10 by Greg

From the The National Association of Social WorkersAccording to Holly Barron, Executive Director of The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Arkansas Chapter has chosen Councilmember LaTisha Brunson to be honored and to receive the 2024 Public Elected Official of the Year Award. This... Read More.

Nominations are being accepted through the end of the month for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame

Friday, February 9 by Greg

Nominations are being accepted through the end of the month for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame.Now in its eighth year, the program celebrates Arkansas' unique culinary heritage. Famed Arkansas broadcaster and columnist Rex Nelson is one of the founders of the Arkansas... Read More.