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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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Train Derails in McGehee, Police Urge Motorists to Avoid Area

Thursday, June 26 by Luke Matheson

A train has derailed in the City of McGehee according to a statement released by the McGehee Police Department on social media. According to the statement the derailment occurred at the crossing of Highway 4 and Crooked Bayou. No details have been released regarding the... Read More.

Mark Cannon Announces Campaign for Jefferson County Sheriff

Thursday, June 26 by Luke Matheson

Social media influencer and community spokesperson Mark Cannon has officially announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Jefferson County, promising to bring a new era of leadership focused on fairness, accountability, consistency, and transparency. In a campaign announcement, Cannon emphasized his commitment to restoring trust between... Read More.

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Opportunity House To Expand to 24-Hour Homeless Shelter with Increased Capacity

Thursday, June 26 by Luke Matheson

Although the Opportunity House is currently open for only a limited number of hours to provide services to the homeless population, that will soon change. Opportunity House Case Worker Melissa Brock joined the United Way’s Jason Duren on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show to talk... Read More.

Preschoolers Discover Joy of Gardening, Healthy Eating at UAPB

Thursday, June 26 by Alex Bivens

Preschoolers at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Child Development Center are digging into healthy habits through a hands-on gardening project funded by an Evans-Allen grant. The initiative, titled “Implementing Healthy Eating Habits While Combatting Obesity in Preschool Settings,” teaches children to plant,... Read More.

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Karres Manning-Center to Announce Candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney in Jefferson and Lincoln Counties

Wednesday, June 25 by Luke Matheson

Karres Manning-Center, Chief Deputy Prosecutor, is set to formally announce 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... Read More.

Evette Johnson Named ArSCA Southeast Region Middle Level School Counselor of the Year

Wednesday, June 25 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff School District is celebrating a major honor for one of its own. Evette Johnson has been named the Arkansas School Counselor Association (ArSCA) Southeast Region’s Middle Level School Counselor of the Year. Johnson’s dedication to students and her outstanding contributions to the... Read More.

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Drew County Historical Society Awarded Grant for Garvin Cavaness House Restoration

Wednesday, June 25 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program has awarded the Drew County Historical Society a $41,603 matching grant to support the restoration of exterior windows at the historic Garvin Cavaness House. The restoration project, with a total estimated cost of $62,404, will focus on preserving the integrity... Read More.

Man Sentenced to 20 Years After Conviction on Multiple Felony Charges in Grant County

Wednesday, June 25 by Luke Matheson

A Grant County jury has convicted Marcus Mitchell, 38, of Dallas County, on multiple felony charges stemming from a February 2024 traffic stop, Prosecuting Attorney Teresa Howell announced Friday, June 20, 2025. Mitchell was found guilty of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana), a Class... Read More.

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