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Monticello High School Beta Club Earns National Recognition

Tuesday, September 9 by Luke Matheson

Monticello High School’s Beta Club has been named a National Beta School of Distinction for the 2024–2025 school year. The honor, presented by the National Beta Club, recognizes schools whose chapters demonstrate a strong commitment to academic achievement, exemplary character, leadership, and service to others. The... Read More.

Couple Arrested After Armed Domestic Disturbance on South Hazel Street

Tuesday, September 9 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A reported domestic disturbance in the early morning hours Saturday resulted in the arrest of two people. Temarion Forrest, 21, and Janiya Pitts, 18, were taken into custody after police responded to a reported armed disturbance involving a boyfriend and girlfriend at an... Read More.

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Celebrate National Whole Grains Month: A Healthy Choice for Families and Communities

Tuesday, September 9 by Alex Bivens

September is National Whole Grains Month, an opportunity to celebrate the health, cultural and economic benefits of whole grains, according to Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., assistant professor of food service and restaurant management at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. “Whole grains are... Read More.

Pine Bluff Delays Garbage Contract Decision for Legal Review and Council Input

Monday, September 8 by Luke Matheson

By: Ray King Mayor Vivian Flowers on Monday pulled a resolution authorizing her to sign a contract with CARDS Holdings so that council members can get more information on the legal ramifications of the city’s contract policies. CARDS received the highest score among companies biding for... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court Fails To Override Veto; Several Items Struck From Agenda

Monday, September 8 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court reverted back to its usual chaos on Monday night as numerous items on the agenda brought confusion and discord to the meeting. On Monday Deltaplex News began publishing information regarding the super sponsorship’s that eight members of the quorum... Read More.

Randy Green Announces Run for Justice of the Peace in District 6

Monday, September 8 by Luke Matheson

Local business owner Randy Green has announced that he will once again run for Justice of the Peace, District 6, on the Jefferson County Quorum Court. Green previously sought the seat but fell short by just 70 votes against incumbent Margarette Williams in his last... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council to Revisit Trash Contract in Special Meeting Monday

Monday, September 8 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff City Council will hold a special called meeting Monday night, with two items on the agenda — including a contract with CARDS Holdings, LLC., that was rejected just last week. Mayor Vivian Flowers is asking the council to reconsider a resolution authorizing... Read More.

Supersponsorship Raises Questions Over Jefferson County Quorum Court Agenda Additions

Monday, September 8 by Alex Bivens

UPDATE: Deltaplex News has received a response from Jefferson County Deputy Circuit Clerk Barbara Collins regarding its FOIA request on how supersponsorships are formed. According to Collins, the procedural ordinance passed by the Quorum Court does not require any meetings for justices to create a... Read More.

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Bond set for man accused of threatening to kill others

Monday, September 8 by Ray King

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly threatened to kill several people Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Algia Pugh, 53, with terroristic threatening and... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Held on Bond After High Speed Fleeing from State Trooper

Monday, September 8 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from an Arkansas State Trooper Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Curtis Brown, 54, with felony fleeing. During... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Woman on Probation Arrested for Shoplifting at Walmart

Monday, September 8 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $3,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman currently on probation after she was arrested while shoplifting at Walmart. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Karylia Rabun,... Read More.

FCC to vote on rule allowing prisons to jam cell phone traffic

Monday, September 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote on a groundbreaking proposal that would allow prisons to implement cellphone jamming solutions to combat the use of contraband cellphones. This announcement follows a meeting between U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders,... Read More.

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