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Federal judge upholds use of sedative in Arkansas executions

Monday, June 1 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday upheld Arkansas’ execution process, ruling that the state can continue to use a sedative in lethal injections that other states have backed away from and rejecting claims that its use amounts to cruel and... Read More.

PBPD searching for robbery suspect

Monday, June 1 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Detective Division is asking the public’s help in locating Alex Reed.Reed is wanted for the crime of Robbery that occurred on May 30, 2020 at 2202 S. Olive.Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Detective Division at 870-730-2090 or... Read More.

PBPD investigating shooting on South Juniper

Monday, June 1 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 100 block of South Juniper Street.No information is available at this time in regards to victims or their conditions.DeltaplexNews.com will update this story as more information becomes available.

Protests continue throughout Arkansas over death of Floyd

Monday, June 1 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Protests continued for a second night outside Arkansas’ Capitol and throughout the state over the death of George Floyd. Late Sunday, police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators outside the Capitol, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported. The move... Read More.

PBPD investigating multiple reported shootings

Sunday, May 31 by Greg

According to scanner traffic the Pine Bluff Police Department is responded to a shooting in the 2000 block of West 16th Avenue at approximately 9:45 p.m. Traffic indicates a house and vehicles were struck. It is unknown if anyone was injured in this incident... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. offers condolences following death of Special Deputy Ronnie Reynolds

Sunday, May 31 by Greg

It is with heavy hearts that I share the news of the passing away of Mr. Ronnie Reynolds, 57, who passed away Saturday.Reynolds was a long-time member of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. He held the distinction of Special Deputy, a long-standing tradition of... Read More.

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FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug

Friday, May 29 by Greg

WASHINGTON — U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer.The Food and Drug Administration said late Thursday that several batches of the drug... Read More.

Drive through COVID-19 testing to take place Saturday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center

Thursday, May 28 by Greg

PINE BLUFF, AR - Jefferson Comprehensive Care System Inc (JCCSI) will be offering free COVID-19 testing on Saturday, May 30 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. The testing site will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and participants will remain in their... Read More.

Group stops collecting signatures for marijuana legalization

Thursday, May 28 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A group seeking a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas has stopped collecting signatures due to the coronavirus pandemic but will refocus its efforts for 2022, a spokeswoman said. Arkansas True Grass wanted an amendment to legalize marijuana... Read More.

Suspect located and arrested following Thursday morning shooting in Altheimer

Thursday, May 28 by Greg

UPDATE: McGown has been located and placed under arrest by Jefferson County Deputies.ORIGINAL STORY: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Corey McGown, AKA “Buck” following a shooting in Altheimer early Thursday morning near the intersection of... Read More.

Sixth Cummins prison inmate dies from Coronavirus

Thursday, May 28 by Greg

The sixth inmate from Cummins Prison has died from the Coronavirus according to Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley.Kelley told DeltaplexNews.com that a white male in his 70’s passed away Wednesday at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock.The particulars of the inmates are as follows:African... Read More.

Arkansas State Capitol to Reopen to the Public June 1

Wednesday, May 27 by Greg

(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announced Wednesday that the Arkansas State Capitol would reopen to the public on Monday, June 1st. Hours and services will be limited.Until further notice, the building will be open to the public from 9:00... Read More.