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White Hall Schools to Hold Parent Meetings on Third Grade Reading Requirements Under Learns Act

Friday, October 17 by Alex Bivens

A provision of the Learns Act focusing on reading at grade level in the third grade will be explained to parents in the White Hall School District at a series of meetings at the elementary schools Monday. School District Superintendent Gar Williams talked about that... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Accused of Firing Shot Faces New Charges and $10,000 Bond

Friday, October 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of a felony who is accused of firing a shot during an altercation Thursday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Woman Held on $150,000 Bond for Recanting Homicide Testimony

Friday, October 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $150,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of recanting previous statements she made to police regarding a homicide. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Chassidy Jones, 27,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Seek Public Help in Fatal Shooting of Kendrell Laws

Friday, October 17 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is seeking the public’s help in a homicide investigation involving Kendrell Laws, who was shot around 11:45 a.m. on April 11, 2024, in the 3100 block of South Catalpa Street. Officers arrived to find Laws suffering from a gunshot... Read More.

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Retired Army Colonel Nate Todd Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County Judge

Friday, October 17 by Greg

Retired Colonel Nate Todd—a U.S. Army veteran with deep roots in Pine Bluff and a long history of serving the local community—announced today that he is running for Jefferson County Judge. Col. Todd was born and raised in Pine Bluff, attending Carver Elementary and Pine... Read More.

SEARK’S Cole named Academic All-Star

Thursday, October 16 by Rick Walker

Sarah Cole was named an Academic All-Star by the ACC, a non-profit membership organization serving Arkansas community colleges and their students. Cole, a sophomore from Woodlawn told Deltaplex about her journey She said as a single mom of two kids, SEARK is just where she... Read More.

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Rayford is Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, October 16 by Greg

Watson Chapel Wildcat Malachi Rayford is this weeks Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the week. Shown here with Coach Steven Heard on left and Bonnette on right. This week Rayford and his Wildcats host White Hall Friday night at 7pm.

Pine Bluff Police Seek Public Help in June Fatal Shooting Investigation at Village Green Apartments

Thursday, October 16 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s help in a homicide investigation following the shooting death of Tamar’k Jack. The incident occurred around 9:56 p.m. on June 29, 2024, at the Village Green Apartments, 4321 S. Olive St. Officers found Jack... Read More.

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Watson Chapel Coach & Superintendent Reflect On The Life Of Taariq Conner

Thursday, October 16 by Luke Matheson

The Watson Chapel community is mourning the loss of former Wildcat football player and current Philander Smith College baseball player Taariq Conner, who was tragically killed in a single-vehicle accident on I-530 near Jefferson last week. Watson Chapel head football coach Steven Heard spoke with... Read More.

Red Cross, Pine Bluff Fire Department Partner for Free Smoke Alarm Installations This Saturday

Thursday, October 16 by Luke Matheson

The American Red Cross of Greater Arkansas, in partnership with Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services and the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Arkansas, will host a free smoke alarm installation event for Pine Bluff residents on Saturday, Oct. 18. The event, part... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Celebrates Safe UAPB Homecoming as Mayor Highlights Community Progress and Police Reforms

Thursday, October 16 by Luke Matheson

UAPB Homecoming took place this past weekend, with multiple events held across Pine Bluff — all without any major incidents requiring police involvement. While some critics continue to downplay events in the city, the successful hosting of large gatherings without issues helps shine a positive... Read More.

Body of Missing Fisherman Recovered at Pine Bluff Arsenal

Wednesday, October 15 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) confirmed Thursday morning that the body of 63-year-old Ricky Wooten, who went missing during a fishing trip at the Pine Bluff Arsenal, has been recovered from the Arkansas River. According to JCSO, the agency’s Marine Patrol responded just after... Read More.

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