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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.

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

Tuesday, May 4 by Greg

By Ray King Jefferson 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 King The 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.

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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 King For 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.

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

Saturday, April 24 by Greg

April 24, 2021 9:40am Deltaplex 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.

Pine Bluff City Council eases downtown parking requirements, waives competitive bidding for police cars

Monday, April 19 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday voted 7-1 to approves a proposed ordinance that will eliminate parking space requirements in the central business district (downtown). Council member Bruce Lockett explained why the ordinance was created and what it hopes to accomplish. The ordinance... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff rolling back some covid policies

Monday, April 12 by Greg

Since March of 2020 the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has offered an alternative method of using an online webform to report non-active, non-threatening incidents. This unique situation was done as a short-term effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) by limiting face-to-face contact... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court increases trash fees

Monday, April 12 by Greg

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved an amended ordinance to increase sanitation fees for county residents despite opposition from a member of the public who contended that the increase was too much. Christie McCarroll spoke during the public comments section of... Read More.

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Family dispute leaves Dad deceased and son charged with 2nd degree murder

Sunday, April 11 by Greg

Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the 6600 block of CC Road at approximately 7:20 p.m. on April 10, 2021 in regards to a domestic disturbance. Deputies arrived on scene to learn that William Bryan Lawrence (48) and his son Ryan T. Lawrence... Read More.

Police identify the pedestrian and accident victim

Friday, April 9 by Greg

Update: On Thursday evening April 8, 2021, at about 10:20 p.m. officers were called to a pedestrian accident in the 4200 block of Highway 65 South in Pine Bluff. Upon arrival, they located the body of an adult woman on the highway and later identified... Read More.

Author: Greg

34 yr old Lamarcus Morris dead at Lake Saracen Saturday evening

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

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

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

Heartbreaker in Jackson, 40-33

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

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

Pine Bluff City Council eases downtown parking requirements, waives competitive bidding for police cars

Jefferson County Sheriff rolling back some covid policies

Jefferson County Quorum Court increases trash fees

Family dispute leaves Dad deceased and son charged with 2nd degree murder

Police identify the pedestrian and accident victim

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