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Appeals Court rejects claim by prison inmate who wanted to represent himself at tral

Wednesday, October 29 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected an argument from a prison inmate who said he should have been allowed to represent himself at a trial in 2023. Following that trial in 2023, Vincent Peal,53, was found guilty of being a felon... Read More.

Rison Man Held on Child Pornography Charges After Ex-Girlfriend’s Tip

Wednesday, October 29 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Rison man accused of possessing and watching child pornography. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brandon Scott Popphan, 34, with displaying, possessing or watching... Read More.

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UAPB Earns Top Regional and National Rankings in U.S. News & World Report

Tuesday, October 28 by Rick Walker

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has earned high rankings from a respected publication. In its set of 2026 rankings, U.S. News and World Report ranked UAPB No. 5 among the top regional colleges in the South for veterans, No. 6 among the top... Read More.

CARDS Waste Disposal Launches Pine Bluff Collection Services on November 1st

Tuesday, October 28 by Rick Walker

CARDS Holdings LLC released updates on its takeover of waste collection services beginning Nov. 1 The first residential collection day for Central Arkansas Recycling and Disposal Services will begin Nov. 3, according to a news release from the city of Pine Bluff. In preparation, CARDS... Read More.

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Pine Bluff NAACP Honors Community Leaders and Civil Rights Trailblazers

Tuesday, October 28 by Rick Walker

The Pine Bluff Branch of the NAACP recognized 14 individuals and one business for their contributions to the community Friday evening during its 33rd Annual Dove Freedom Fund Banquet, which featured keynote speaker Elizabeth Eckford, one of the Little Rock Nine. The Little Rock Nine... Read More.

Deshawn Eans Announces Campaign for Justice of the Peace in Jefferson County District 1

Tuesday, October 28 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County resident Deshawn Eans has announced his candidacy for Justice of the Peace in District 1, pledging to bring what he calls “strong, honest, and hands-on leadership” to the Quorum Court. Eans said he is entering the race not for a title, but out... Read More.

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Cleveland County School District Proposes 6-Mill Increase to Fund New Gym and School Improvements

Tuesday, October 28 by Luke Matheson

The Cleveland County School District in Rison is proposing a 6-mill property tax increase to fund the construction of a new gymnasium and multi-use facility, as well as updates to portions of the elementary school. Superintendent Davy King spoke with Deltaplex News on Tuesday about... Read More.

Glen Brown, Sr., Seeks Return to Jefferson County Quorum Court

Tuesday, October 28 by Rick Walker

Glen Brown Sr., a former elected official, announces his intentions to run for Justice of the Peace in District 6 on the Jefferson County Quorum Court. Brown has served as a Justice of the Peace and City Council member previously. “I previously served on the Quorum... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Investigate Shooting of 14 Year Old Boy on South Cherry Street

Tuesday, October 28 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating after a 14-year-old boy was shot Sunday afternoon on South Cherry Street. According to a police report, officers were dispatched around 2:15 p.m. on Oct. 26 after receiving calls about a shooting. The victim was struck in the... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Cites Quorum Court Obstruction for Disrupting County Operations

Tuesday, October 28 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson released a statement this week alleging that continued obstruction by eight members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court has caused significant disruptions across county government operations. In his statement, Robinson said the group of justices are creating hardships for staff... Read More.

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Pine Bluff School District Highlights Teacher Certification Gains and Ongoing Challenges

Tuesday, October 28 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff School District’s Board of Directors held its monthly meeting Monday and one of the items on the agenda was the annual report to the public for the previous school year. For Pine Bluff, that was the 2024-2025 school year. Appearing on the... Read More.

Trey “BoDirt” Bohannan Announces Campaign for Arkansas Senate District 10

Tuesday, October 28 by Alex Bivens

Trey “BoDirt” Bohannan, a conservative Republican and longtime business owner, has officially announced his candidacy for Arkansas Senate District 10. Bohannan, founder and owner of Design One Contracting, launched the company 25 years ago as a one-man mowing operation. Over the years, he has grown... Read More.

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