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Victim identified from the Tuesday night accident on Princeton Pike

Tuesday, May 11 by Greg

At approximately 7:47 p.m. Deputies from the Uniformed Patrol Division were dispatched to a large tree down on Princeton Pike near Boy's School Road. Personnel from the Jefferson County Road and Bridge Department were also dispatched. A Patrol Deputy arrived at approximately 7:56 p.m.... Read More.

Body found April 30th near Jefferson Lock and Dam Identified

Tuesday, May 11 by Greg

UPDATE - Jefferson County, Arkansas - May 11, 2021 -The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office began conducting a death investigation near Lock and Dam 5 in Jefferson, Arkansas on April 30, 2021. Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to an area off of Bartlett Road along the... Read More.

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Permit fee for hauling companies on county roads approved by Jefferson County Quorum Court

Monday, May 10 by Greg

By Ray KingWith no dissent, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved an ordinance establishing a permit fee for hauling companies that use county roads.The permit will cost $50 per site and must be obtained from the County Road Department at least 10... Read More.

2nd Fatal car wreck in Jefferson County occurred Monday morning on Joe T Hensley Rd killing 47 year old

Monday, May 10 by Greg

On May 10, 2021 at 8:46 AM Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the report of a single vehicle accident in the 4000 block of Joe T. Hensley Road. EASI Ambulance Service as well as the Wright-Pastoria and Altheimer Volunteer Fire Departments also responded to... Read More.

Goldne Lions competed in SWAC Track meet

Sunday, May 9 by Greg

Special report to Deltaplex NewsBy Kalan Hooks PRAIRIE VIEW, TX – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men’s and women’s completed their third and final day of competition at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Saturday at the Prairie View A&M... Read More.

34 yr old Lamarcus Morris dead at Lake Saracen Saturday evening

Saturday, May 8 by Greg

34 year old Lamarcus Morris was pronounced dead at 6:05 Saturday evening by Jefferson County deputy coroner Doug McCurry. Members of the Pine Bluff Police department earlier in the day had contact with Mr. Morris and Morris advised PBPD officers that everything was ok. ... Read More.

State Police on search for fugitive who stole car in Pine Bluff

Saturday, May 8 by Greg

Inside Ft Smith.com is reporting that the Arkansas State Police, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission are combing a rural area of Western Arkansas as they are searching for the occupants of a stolen vehicle that fled police on... Read More.

Judge Robinson says County and City to go to court referencing Mayor’s letter to Sheriff

Tuesday, May 4 by Greg

By Ray KingJefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson told members of the Quorum Court Tuesday that it looks like the county will be going to court after being sued by the City of Pine Bluff over fees for jail bed space.Copies of a letter addressed... Read More.

Pine Bluff city council passes 2 resolutions increasing pay for 2 employees

Monday, May 3 by Greg

By Ray KingThe Pine Bluff City Council on Monday grappled with two resolutions, one changing a part-time secretary’s position to full time in the Inspection Department and the second adjusting the compensation for the city’s zoning official.Both were adopted but by different margins with... Read More.

Heartbreaker in Jackson, 40-33

Saturday, May 1 by Greg

JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football team overcame nearly every obstacle in its path during this unprecedented 2021 spring football season, but could not overcome the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, falling 40-33 in the Cricket Wireless SWAC Football Championship Game... Read More.

United Way in pandemic makes it 33 years in a row to meet $1Million goal

Thursday, April 29 by Greg

By Ray KingFor 33 straight years, the United Way of Southeast Arkansas has reached its goal and this past year’s campaign was no different.At the United Way of Southeast Arkansas’ annual report Thursday, Campaign chair Scott Kuttenkuler announced that the $1 million goal had... Read More.

Trailer fire in Watson Chapel Saturday morning. Coroner confirms 2 dead

Saturday, April 24 by Greg

April 24, 2021 9:40amDeltaplex News has learned of a trailer fire on Goodfaith Road in Watson Chapel on Saturday morning. Fire fighters from Pine Bluff are still on the scene at this hour. 2 people are dead according to Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelly. ... Read More.