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One person killed in Saturday morning house fire in Pine Bluff

Saturday, March 1 by Luke Matheson

A house fire located at 608 East 17th Avenue early Saturday morning left one person dead according to a release from Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services.According to the release fire personnel were dispatched to the scene at 3:17 a.m. for a residential house... Read More.

Business owners concerned after woman attempts to set fires at numerous businesses in Dollarway

Saturday, March 1 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff has been a city in decline for several years and one of the areas hit the hardest with decline is the Dollarway area. While Dollarway Road has a high traffic area business are continually moving away from the area. Dane Reed, owner of... Read More.

Arkansas State Police & Prosecutors to crack down on fleeing suspects

Saturday, March 1 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State Police (ASP) Director Colonel Mike Hagar and 25 of Arkansas' 28 elected prosecutors have united to deliver a strong message against fleeing from law enforcement. "We will pursue you. We will stop you. And the men and women standing behind me will prosecute... Read More.

Drew County woman receives 10 years probation for theft of property charges; must repay $20,000

Thursday, February 27 by Luke Matheson

Amy Abney, the former president of Second Chance Fur Dogs, a charity based in Monticello, recently entered a guilty plea for theft of property in Drew County Circuit Court. The Drew County Prosecuting Attorney's office had charged Abney and Andrea Chambers with felony theft,... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office warns of new text scam

Wednesday, February 26 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Sheriff' Office (JCSO) is issuing a public warning about a recent text scam that has been reported by concerned citizens. The text message is regarding the supposed violation of a toll and reads as follows:"The Toll Roads Notice of Toll Evasion: Our... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department searching for 32-year-old Dalvin Carter

Wednesday, February 26 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective office is asking for assistance with locating 32-year-old Dalvin Carter.Carter is about 5'8" tall and weighs around 150 lbs. He is wanted for Robbery, Felony Theft of Property, and Battery 2nd Degree.Anyone with information regarding the location of... Read More.

Wanted Maryland man arrested after high speed pursuit in Arkansas

Wednesday, February 26 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers arrested a wanted man from Maryland following a high-speed chase on Interstate 40 westbound in Lonoke County.On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2017 Mercedes Benz due to... Read More.

Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discusses progress of PBHS construction

Tuesday, February 25 by Luke Matheson

The snow and ice last week slowed down the construction on the new campus of Pine Bluff High School but School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree said the delay didn’t hurt as bad as it could have.Barbaree appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where... Read More.

Eudora man arrested on multiple drug charges in Desha County

Tuesday, February 25 by Luke Matheson

On Feb. 22 Desha County Deputy Kerri Womack was patrolling the area of U.S. Highway 65 on the south end of Dumas, when she encountered a northbound vehicle travelling 75- mph in a 60-mph zone. Deputy Womack initiated a traffic stop on the white... Read More.

Firefighters fighting multiple grass fires along I-530

Monday, February 24 by Luke Matheson

Firefighters are working multiple grass fires between mile markers 34 and 35 in the northbound lanes.Please use caution if traveling in the area.

Arkansas State Police investigating Rockport homicide

Monday, February 24 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday afternoon in the city of Rockport. The investigation was initiated at the request of the Rockport Police Department (RPD).At approximately 4:30 p.m. on February 23, 2025, RPD... Read More.

PBPD investigating Sunday evening shooting on Hazel Street

Monday, February 24 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a shooting investigation following a shooting in the area of 25th and Hazel Sunday night.Law enforcement sources tell Deltaplex News that one person was injured and transported to Jefferson Regional Hospital for treatment.The... Read More.