PBPD in early stages of a homicide investigation

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

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.
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Lawsuit filed over coronavirus outbreak at Arkansas prison

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The ACLU of Arkansas has released this news release after an emergency complaint was filed against Governor Asa Hutchinson. Here is the full news release they sent out: “Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), the law firm... Read More.

Arkansas parties make changes to conventions amid COVID-19

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ two dominant political parties have changed the way national convention delegates will be elected amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Democratic Party of Arkansas will meet electronically while the Republican Party of Arkansas will elect its national delegates at regional... Read More.
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Simmons First National: 1Q Earnings Snapshot

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $77.2 million. The bank, based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, said it had earnings of 68 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 65 cents per share. The... Read More.