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4th Victim dies from Friday mass shooting in Fordyce

Sunday, June 23 by Greg

A fourth victim injured in Friday’s Fordyce grocery store shooting passed way Saturday evening. A total of 14 people were injured from gunfire Friday, June 21, 2024, including 11 civilians, two law enforcement officers and the suspect. Those killed in the shooting were all civilians. They... Read More.

Governor Sanders discusses with Deltaplex tax cuts she signed into law yesterday

Thursday, June 20 by Greg

Deltaplex had the opportunity to speak with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Thursday morning to discuss the tax cuts and other measures she signed into law on Wednesday following a special session of the Arkansas General Assembly. Governor Sanders shared some details on the tax cuts... Read More.

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Huddleston named interim director of PB Convention Center

Wednesday, June 19 by Greg

Deltaplex News has learned that the Civic Auditorium Complex Commission has named Marty Huddleston as the interim director of the Pine Bluff Convention center. Huddleston retired a month ago after 40 years or work, most recently as deputy Director of the PB Convention Center, where... Read More.

Hit and Run in Pine Bluff marks 3 homicide in 3 days

Tuesday, June 18 by Greg

Saturday morning Officers with the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to the area of 33rd and Hazel in reference to a dead body. On arrival, officers found a deceased female on the East side of Hazel. The female had apparently been struck by an... Read More.

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City Council approves temporary signage, tables $2 Million naming rights deal

Monday, June 17 by Greg

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted a resolution allowing the Economic and Community Development Department to buy and place temporary signage in the Delta Rhythm and Bayou’s Cultural District. According to the resolution, the signage will be in... Read More.

McCorvey out as head of PB Convention Center

Monday, June 17 by Greg

Deltaplex News has learned that the Civic Auditorium Complex Commission has fired Convention Center Director Joseph McCorvey. The action came during a meeting of the commission which oversees the Convention Center Monday afternoon. “The Convention Center Commission thanks Mr. McCorvey for the time he has dedicated... Read More.

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Woman killed at Cherry St Liquor store Monday morning, husband found dead with apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

Monday, June 17 by Greg

Updated story from this morning On June 17, 2024, at about 8:30 AM, Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a reported shooting at 2517 S. Cherry, Cherry St. Liquor. When officers arrived, they located 44-year-old Mary Christopher in a black passenger... Read More.

20 year old Corey Berrien killed, 3 others shot, at Saracen Landing Sunday morning

Sunday, June 16 by Greg

First Pine Bluff homicide in 2 months Early Sunday morning, Just after midnight, Pine Bluff Police responded to gunshots fired at Saracen Landing. Shortly after the gunshots call went out, four shooting victims arrived at Jefferson Regional by personal vehicle. Officers responded to both locations... Read More.

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ARKANSAS HOUSE DELEGATION TO MCDONOUGH: THE POLITICIZATION OF THE VA IS INAPPROPRIATE

Friday, June 14 by Greg

Congressmen Bruce Westerman (AR-04), French Hill (AR-02), Steve Womack (AR-03), and Rick Crawford (AR-01) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough voicing concern for the encouragement of VA facilities to display Pride flags at the taxpayers’ expense. The... Read More.

Representative elect Barnes wants to use the old Altheimer-Martin school building

Tuesday, June 11 by Greg

The Altheimer-Sherrill School District folded in 2007 and merged with the Dollarway School District. The last school in that area to shut its doors was the Altheimer-Martin Elementary School. That facility still stands today. And if state representative-elect Glen Barnes gets his way, much of that... Read More.

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Bean explains phone scam

Tuesday, June 11 by Greg

Here’s a followup on a story Deltaplex News has been following. You may recall that the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has been warning local residents about a phone scam that’s designed to take your money. Commanding Officer John Bean says if someone call you about... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum members refuse to pass legislation

Wednesday, June 5 by Greg

It’s the beginning of the month and that means committee meetings for the Jefferson County Quorum Court. County Judge Gerald Robinson offered to Hire a backup internet provider, since Jefferson County does not have one. However, Justice Reginald Adams says Justices don’t have enough information. And... Read More.

Author: Greg

4th Victim dies from Friday mass shooting in Fordyce

Governor Sanders discusses with Deltaplex tax cuts she signed into law yesterday

Huddleston named interim director of PB Convention Center

Hit and Run in Pine Bluff marks 3 homicide in 3 days

City Council approves temporary signage, tables $2 Million naming rights deal

McCorvey out as head of PB Convention Center

Woman killed at Cherry St Liquor store Monday morning, husband found dead with apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

20 year old Corey Berrien killed, 3 others shot, at Saracen Landing Sunday morning

ARKANSAS HOUSE DELEGATION TO MCDONOUGH: THE POLITICIZATION OF THE VA IS INAPPROPRIATE

Representative elect Barnes wants to use the old Altheimer-Martin school building

Bean explains phone scam

Jefferson County Quorum members refuse to pass legislation

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