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Pine Bluff Mayors Report Unveils Strategic Plan to Boost Public Safety and Police Efficiency

Monday, April 21 by Luke Matheson

The recent release of a comprehensive 113-page report by Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers highlights critical recommendations for enhancing public safety in the city. The report, stemming from the Mayor’s Transition Advisory Board, outlines several key strategies after analyzing practices from various city police... Read More.

Arkansas Enacts New Bills to Reduce Recidivism and Aid Felon Reintegration

Monday, April 21 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas 95th General Assembly has enacted three significant bills aimed at reducing recidivism rates among released felons, with an overarching goal of facilitating their successful reintegration into society.House Bill 1931 focuses on initiating reentry preparations from the very first day of an inmate's... Read More.

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Drew County Quorum Court sets new fee for solid waste commercial customers

Monday, April 21 by Ray King

The Drew County Quorum Court has adopted a new solid waste ordinance that will include some changes for commercial customers.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, commercial customers will pay a weekly fee of $125 for one collection and an additional $62.50 for each additional... Read More.

Woodlawn School District hires assistant principal and head football coach

Monday, April 21 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Woodlawn School Board announced the hiring of a new assistant principal and head football coach.According to the Cleveland County Herald, the positions became open when Zach Meyer, who had been filling both jobs, was promoted to Woodlawn Elementary... Read More.

A $10k bond set for a man being charged with aggravated assault

Monday, April 21 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County man accused of firing shots at two people Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Steven Childress, 55, with aggravated assault. During the... Read More.

A $10k bond set for a woman being charged with furnishing prohibited articles

Monday, April 21 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of attempting to take contraband into a prison unit. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kandic Cunningham, 39, with furnishing... Read More.

Arkansas State Trooper seriously injured in Sunday evening accident

Monday, April 21 by Luke Matheson

Trooper Christian Ramirez was involved in a serious single-vehicle wreck around 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2025, on Arkansas 7 in Garland County. He underwent surgery last night and is in stable condition this morning. Trooper Ramirez, assigned to Troop K, was enroute to... Read More.

Boaters safe after two boats capsize in Arkansas River

Sunday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

Multiple people are safe after two boats capsized Sunday afternoon in the Arkansas River.According to Deltaplex News sources the first boat capsized near Tar Camp Park, which is located near Redfield.Additionally, a rescue boat also capsized, with those on board also being recovered safely.... Read More.

Jennifer Menard named Principal at White Hall High School

Friday, April 18 by Luke Matheson

The White Hall School Board held a special called meeting Friday evening to address several personnel matters.Those matters include the hiring or promotion of several individuals to include the promotion of Jennifer Menard to high school principal.Menard has been serving as Communication Director for... Read More.

EASI Partners with Local Businesses to Honor First Responders

Friday, April 18 by Deltaplex Staff

On Thursday, EASI (Emergency Ambulance Service Inc.) teamed up with Foster’s Towing and Mid-Town Tire and Auto to host a lunch for first responders.Clyde McDaniel, who handles operations for EASI rejoined the company in January and talked to Deltaplex News about some of the... Read More.

Volunteers needed for Jefferson Regional Golf Tournament

Friday, April 18 by Rick Walker

Each year, the Jefferson Regional Foundation let's people from the area tee off for a good cause. The tournament is always the first Friday in May and this year falls on May 2nd. Laura Beth Shaner with the foundation told Deltaplex News she could... Read More.

Former Chancellor Alexander Creates Endowed Scholarship at UAPB

Friday, April 18 by Deltaplex Staff

Former UAPB Chancellor Dr. Laurence B. Alexander and his wife, Veronica, have created a new endowed scholarship at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) to support students pursuing degrees in Journalism and Education. The $25,000 fund, the “Laurence and Veronica Alexander Endowment... Read More.

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