Local News – Page 154 – Deltaplex News

Judge Halts Payment of Legal Fees in Jefferson County Quorum Court Dispute Amid Appeal

Monday, August 4 by Luke Matheson

A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge has issued an order halting the enforcement of a previous ruling that required Jefferson County to pay thousands of dollars in legal fees to a private law firm representing several justices of the peace involved in a prolonged... Read More.

Jefferson County Collector Tony Washington Announces Re-Election Bid

Sunday, August 3 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Collector Tony Washington has officially launched his campaign for re-election, promising continued progress and innovation in how the county manages and collects property taxes. “Better days are coming,” Washington declared as he announced his bid for another term. “I’m running for re-election to... Read More.

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Jefferson County Treasurer Vonysha Goodwin Seeks Fourth Term

Sunday, August 3 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Treasurer Vonysha Goodwin has announced her candidacy for a fourth term, highlighting nearly three decades of experience in county government and a continued commitment to financial transparency and public service. Goodwin, who has worked in the treasurer’s office since 1999, first served as... Read More.

Jefferson County Assessor Gloria Tillman Announces Reelection Bid

Sunday, August 3 by Luke Matheson

Gloria Tillman, the longtime Jefferson County Assessor, is seeking reelection, aiming to extend her decades of public service and experience in county government. A lifelong resident of Pine Bluff, Tillman is a graduate of Dollarway High School's Class of 1981 and earned a bachelor’s degree... Read More.

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Jefferson County Deputy Graduates from State Law Enforcement Academy

Friday, August 1 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating as Deputy Devin Bohannon of the Uniformed Patrol Division has graduated from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in Camden on August 1, 2025. Bohannon completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, a comprehensive 13-week program totaling 649... Read More.

Deltaplex Business Salute – Trafford Buildings and More

Friday, August 1 by Luke Matheson

The latest Deltaplex Business Salute focuses on Trafford Buildings and More, located at what Owner Win Trafford calls “Trafford Junction” on U.S. Highway 65 South. He was previously involved in the sale of portable buildings and talked about why he went all in with the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police To Lead Community Cleanup Effort This Saturday

Friday, August 1 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department will be conducting a neighborhood cleanup Saturday in the central part of the city and police Public Information Specialist John Worthen explained what they are going to be doing. Worthen appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where host Greg... Read More.

Redfield Woman Faces Charges for Alleged Forgery and Theft

Friday, August 1 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Redfield woman accused of trying to return items to a store that had been paid for with a forged check. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Seek Publics Help in Locating Demetric Walker III

Friday, August 1 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is currently seeking the whereabouts of Demetric Walker III, aged 26, in relation to several serious allegations, including Aggravated Residential Burglary, Theft of Property, Battery in the Second Degree, and Domestic Battery in the Third Degree. Walker is described as... Read More.

5th Annual Rosemary Preston Gross Summer Reading Program Celebrates Over 2,000 Books Read

Friday, August 1 by Luke Matheson

The 5th Annual Rosemary Preston Gross Summer Reading Program has officially wrapped up for 2025, celebrating a successful season that saw local youth read more than 2,000 books across Jefferson County. Hosted through the Jefferson County Library System, the summer reading initiative engaged students from... Read More.

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Chris Jones Announces Congressional Bid Against French Hill in Arkansas 2nd District Race

Thursday, July 31 by Luke Matheson

Chris Jones, a Pine Bluff native and the Democratic candidate who captured national attention during his 2022 gubernatorial run, has officially filed to challenge Republican incumbent French Hill in Arkansas’s 2nd Congressional District. Jones — a nuclear engineer, ordained minister, and proud product of southeast... Read More.

Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll Faces Possible Contempt of Court Charges in Divorce Case

Thursday, July 31 by Luke Matheson

Contempt of court charges have been filed against Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll in connection to an ongoing divorce case involving his ex-wife, Sharon Carroll. The motion was formally filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court on Thursday, July 31 by attorney R.... Read More.

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