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JCSO Deputies graduate from Academy

Thursday, April 17 by Luke Matheson

On April 17, 2025, Deputy Alec Hoffman, Deputy Cameron Mccaskill, and Deputy Cierra Washington of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course held at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, Camden, AR.This 13-week, 649-hour course is designed... Read More.

East End man sentenced to 40 years following road rage shooting death

Thursday, April 17 by Luke Matheson

An East End man, Jayeson Lee Ashley, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for a fatal road rage shooting incident. The sentencing was handed down by Saline County Circuit Judge Josh Farmer.Ashley, 21, pled guilty to two counts of Terroristic Act, receiving... Read More.

Arkansas Bans PBM Ownership of Pharmacies to Combat Drug Price Inflation

Wednesday, April 16 by Luke Matheson

New legislation signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies in Arkansas.This measure aims to address concerns regarding the influence and practices of PBMs, which have been accused of exploiting regulatory gaps to the detriment of consumers, inflating... Read More.

Young guns post another increase in Arkansas youth turkey harvest

Wednesday, April 16 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK — Hunters aged 6 to 15 enjoyed one of the best Arkansas youth turkey hunts over the weekend, checking 1,443 gobblers, an increase of 22 percent over last year’s youth turkey hunt results. AGFC Turkey Program Coordinator David Moscicki said the increase in... Read More.

$25k bond set for ADC employee caught with contraband inside the Randall Williams Correctional Facility

Wednesday, April 16 by Luke Matheson

By Ray KingA $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a woman who worked at the Randall Williams Correctional Facility on drug and contraband allegations.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors had probable cause to charge Shawn Whelan, 51, with... Read More.

$10k bond set for Pine Bluff man charged with resisting arrest & other charges

Wednesday, April 16 by Luke Matheson

By Ray KingA$10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man arrested after being involved in an altercation Tuesday who damaged a police car after he was handcuffed.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

Arkansas Governor Proposes Healthier SNAP Options with Candy and Soda Ban

Tuesday, April 15 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a plan to change the eligibility of certain items under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The proposed plan involves removing candy and soft drinks from the list of items that can be purchased with SNAP benefits.This... Read More.

Drew County Man Arrested for Failing to Register as Sex Offender

Tuesday, April 15 by Luke Matheson

A Drew County man has been arrested after failing to register as a sex offender.According to a press release from the Drew County Sheriff’s Office Akym Avery of Wilmar was arrested on April 10 for Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration Requirements, which... Read More.

Nyeshia Aldridge discusses Free Meal Event for First Responders

Tuesday, April 15 by Luke Matheson

EASI Ambulance Services along with Foster’s Towing and Midtown Tire & Auto will host free meals for first responders on Thursday, April 17 from 11 AM through 1 PM at EASI’s headquarters located at 514 W. 5th Avenue.Nyeshia Aldridge, Director of Public Outreach for... Read More.

Pine Bluff Mayor Receives Comprehensive Report from Transition Advisory Board

Monday, April 14 by Luke Matheson

The Mayor’s Transition Advisory Board has submitted their reports to Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers and those reports have been published.Flowers held a press conference Monday evening to share some thoughts on the reports. She then spoke with Deltaplex News saying that she hasn’t... Read More.

Stacy DeFoor Appointed Assistant Superintendent of Sheridan School District

Monday, April 14 by Luke Matheson

The Sheridan School District Board of Education voted on Monday to hire Stacy DeFoor as assistant superintendent of support services. DeFoor is currently serving as an assistant superintendent with the Benton School District, where he has been since 2022. He will begin in his... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff Partners with Local Artist for Downtown Revitalization Murals

Monday, April 14 by Luke Matheson

Go Forward Pine Bluff (GFPB) is proud to announce that the collaborative between GFPB and the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency has developed a new partnership with celebrated local artist Greg Newsome to bring vibrant, original art to the heart of downtown.As part of... Read More.