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Kathleen “Kathy” Kay Reeves 49 of Star City

Friday, April 24 by Greg

Kathleen “Kathy” Kay Reeves, 49 of Star city passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born December 28, 1970 in Marshall, MI. She was a homemaker.Preceding her in death were her father, James Dwayne Drumhiller; and 2 husbands,... Read More.

Mark Smothers, 37, Sheridan

Friday, April 24 by Greg

Booking #: 105266Age: 37Gender: MaleRace: CaucasianAddress: Sheridan, ARBooking Date: 04-23-2020 - 4:02 pmCharges:Absconder Warrant Parole/Probation Resisting arrest - Refusal to submit to arrest-RESISTING ARREST / THREATENS FORCE Fleeing-FLEEING

Breanna Renea Moses, 26, Pine Bluff

Friday, April 24 by Greg

Booking #: 113321Age: 26Gender: FemaleRace: African AmericanAddress: Pine Bluff, ARBooking Date: 04-24-2020 - 2:42 amCharges:MURDER - 1ST DEGREE

PBPD Chief comments on arrest of Thursday murder suspect

Friday, April 24 by Greg

An arrest has been made in connection to the murder of 48-year-old Armechi Morgan of Pine Bluff. Morgan was found deceased in his home in the 100 block of Talbot Street Thursday afternoon. Investigators at the scene told DeltaplexNews.com that the victim has been... Read More.

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JCSO searching for Person of Interest who attempted to break into W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center

Thursday, April 23 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division is asking for assistance in searching for a person of interest in an on-going investigation, and according to Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., that person is one of three who allegedly tried to break into the adult... Read More.

PBPD in early stages of a homicide investigation

Thursday, April 23 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a homicide investigation after a victim was found deceased in his home in the 100 block of Talbot Street Thursday afternoon.Family members at the scene identified the victim as 48-year-old Armechi Morgan of... Read More.

Causes of death released for seven of eight Coronavirus deaths in Pine Bluff

Thursday, April 23 by Greg

DeltaplexNews.com has obtained information on seven of the eight deaths linked to the coronavirus in Pine Bluff. These seven deaths all took place at Jefferson Regional, while the additional death took place at UAMS in Little Rock.The first death was a 67-year-old African American... Read More.

PB City Council recommends new 10-year contract for EASI Ambulance Service

Thursday, April 23 by Greg

By Ray KingTwo committees of the Pine Bluff City Council on Wednesday recommended that the full council approve a new 10-year contract for Emergency Ambulance Service Inc., (EASI)l. The company still has about three years on its current contract which was renewed in 2018.The... Read More.

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Owoh to step away on June 30

Wednesday, April 22 by Greg

Dr. Jeremy Owoh has confirmed to DeltaplexNews.com that he has informed his staff that he has tendered his resignation.His final day will be June 30.Owoh was named Superintendent in September 2018 after the state Education Board voted to classify Pine Bluff as a district... Read More.

Hutchinson: Some COVID-19 restrictions are set to be lifted beginning next week

Wednesday, April 22 by Greg

An additional 49 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the state, which brings the total number of positive cases to 2,276 over all. 13 if the 49 cases are from Cummins prison.Hutchinson said certain restrictions will be lifted beginning Monday if the number... Read More.

PBPD Chief says tickets could be issued to violating town curfew; reckless driving

Wednesday, April 22 by Greg

Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant told DeltaplexNews.com Wednesday that over 100 warnings have been issued for curfew violators, but no hard copy citations have been issued.However, if a person is warned, then is found congregating at another location, they could now receive a... Read More.

Veterans missing coronavirus stimulus checks must register by Wednesday or miss out on cash this year

Wednesday, April 22 by Greg

Veterans with dependents who did not receive their coronavirus stimulus payments must contact the Treasury Department by midday Wednesday or miss out on $500 or more until next spring. The sudden deadline comes less than a week after Veterans Affairs leaders announced a deal... Read More.