Runaway Juvenile sought by JCSO

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance locating Johnny Munnerlyn (14), a runaway juvenile. On August 8, 2023, investigators were notified that Mr. Munnerlyn had ran away from a residence in Jefferson County, AR and may be in the company with... Read More.

PB Schools millage vote passes overwhelmingly

Voters in the Pine Bluff School District spoke loudly Tuesday, approving a millage increase that will be used in part to build a brand-new high school for the district. Complete but unofficial results were as follows: For the millage increase 1,710 or 61.7 percent. Against the increase... Read More.
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Jefferson County Quorum Court actually gets something done

By Ray King Despite the usual bickering between County Judge Gerald Robinson and Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr., which has become a staple part of Quorum Court meetings for months, the August meeting, which  was held Monday, was different. The County’s legislative body... Read More.

Arrest in July Double Murder

18-year-old Jayvion Marquet Williams, who was wanted by Pine Bluff Police Detectives for multiple felonies, including a double homicide, turned himself in around 10:50 P.M. Saturday August 5th. He was booked in at W. C. Dub Brassell Detention Center on 2-counts of Capital Murder,... Read More.
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JCSO Mourns death of Deputy Justin Tomlinson

Special to Deltaplex News from Jefferson County Sheriff's Office: It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow to share news of the untimely passing of Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy Justin Tomlinson. Deputy Tomlinson tragically succumbed to injuries resulting from an off-duty motorcycle accident in the... Read More.

Male body found 18th and Chestnut in Pine Bluff

Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelly has confirmed to Deltaplex News that a black male body was located in a partially wooded area near 18th and Chestnut at 11:50am today.  Kelly pronounced the unidentified victim deceased.  His body will be taken to the state crime... Read More.
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Stalemate again at Jefferson County Quorum Court

By Ray King Another month and another stalemate for the Jefferson County Quorum Court as the scheduled committee meetings broke down and never recovered. An agenda consisting of five items, prepared by the County Judge’s Office immediately drew the ire of Justice of the Peace Lloyd... Read More.
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Entergy crews working to restore power

Update: (JULY 26, 2023 – PINE BLUFF, AR) At approximately 5 pm on Tuesday, July 25th, there was a fire at the Entergy transfer switch on the main campus of Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff. The fire took place outside and was quickly extinguished with... Read More.