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Saracen Casino Hotel Construction Hits Major Milestone with New Sign Installation

Saturday, June 28 by Luke Matheson

Construction continues for the hotel at Saracen Casino Resort and a significant milestone was reached recently when the majority of the glass and the new Saracen sign was placed on the north side of the building. Carlton Saffa, Chief Market Officer of Saracen Casino, spoke... Read More.

Train Collides with Tractor in Jefferson County; No Injuries Reported

Friday, June 27 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a collision that occurred Friday evening in the Moscow community, where a train struck a tractor. According to information obtained by Deltaplex News, the accident did not result in any injuries or fatalities. Authorities confirmed that the scene... Read More.

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Karres Manning-Center Shares Why She is Running for Prosecuting Attorney in Arkansass 11th Judicial District West

Friday, June 27 by Luke Matheson

On Thursday Karres Manning-Center, Chief Deputy Prosecutor, formally announced her candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney of Jefferson and Lincoln Counties, representing Arkansas’s 11th Judicial District West. The position is currently held by longtime Prosecuting Attorney Kyle Hunter, who recently announced his retirement after years of public... Read More.

Trice lawsuit against JP’s reinstated by special judge

Friday, June 27 by Ray King

By Ray King A lawsuit alleging malfeasance by members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court that had been dismissed by a special judge has been reinstated. On June 16, Judge William Wright dismissed the suit that had been filed by Garland Trice and five others ,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Woman Faces Felony Charge of Domestic Battery

Friday, June 27 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery after she was arrested following an incident with family members. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

$50k bond set for Pine Bluff woman accused of first-degree battery and unlawful discharge of a firearm from a vehicle

Friday, June 27 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of firing a shot from a vehicle that resulted in a man being hit by the bullet. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report Highlights Busy Start and Successful Recoveries

Friday, June 27 by Luke Matheson

Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedl has released the weekly report detailing the department’s recent activity, noting a busy start to the week that concluded on a more positive note. The week began with a serious two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 79 and Highway... Read More.

Big Banjo Pizza Named Finalist for 2025 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame

Friday, June 27 by Luke Matheson

Big Banjo Pizza, a beloved local favorite in Pine Bluff, has been named a finalist for the 2025 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame, a prestigious statewide honor recognizing culinary excellence and heritage. The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame, created and managed by Arkansas Heritage, allows... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Searching for Woman Wanted on 38 Counts of Forgery

Friday, June 27 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Melissa Wolfe, who is wanted in connection with 38 counts of forgery committed over the past 11 months. Wolfe is described as being approximately 5'5" tall. Authorities have not released additional... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Wanted Man

Friday, June 27 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 30-year-old Tyler Shinn, who is wanted for Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Robbery. Shinn is described as approximately 6'2" tall and weighing around 185 pounds. He was last known to live on Kady... Read More.

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Arkansas DFA Issues Second Warning in June About Scam Texts Posing as State Agency

Friday, June 27 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) issued another urgent warning on Thursday about a text message scam targeting Arkansas residents, marking the second such warning in June. According to the DFA, the scam involves fraudulent text messages that appear to come from the... Read More.

Mark Cannon Shares Why He Decided To Run For Jefferson County Sheriff

Thursday, June 26 by Luke Matheson

Social media influencer and community activist Mark Cannon announced his candidacy for Jefferson County Sheriff on Thursday, leading to a large response on social media when the announcement was made. Cannon, who regularly addresses community issues on social media, spoke with Deltaplex News to share... Read More.

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