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White Hall Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Wanted Man, Reward Offered

Monday, June 9 by Luke Matheson

The White Hall Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Hunter Dial, a white male born on June 28, 1987. Authorities have issued a reward for information that leads to his arrest. Investigators have not released specific details surrounding the charges or... Read More.

A $10k bond was set for a woman being charged with felony fleeing

Monday, June 9 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County woman accused of fleeing from White Hall Police who attempted to stop the vehicle the woman was driving. Jefferson County Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

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$25k bond isssued for a PB man currently on parole

Monday, June 9 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole who was arrested after a loaded gun was found under the driver’s seat of the vehicle the man was driving. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Seek Suspect in Violent Domestic Incident

Monday, June 9 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Detective Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Jarren Lowden, in reference to an incident that occurred on June 1, 2025, around 4:30 a.m. Suspect Information: Name: Jarren Lowden Race: Black Sex: Male Age: 36 Height: 5’6 Weight: 180 He is wanted on charges of Aggravated Residential Burglary,... Read More.

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Tink Hence has best outing of the summer.

Sunday, June 8 by Rick Walker

Tink Hence has continued to open eyes as decisions will soon be made as to where he will pitch next. Saturday, the former Watson Chapel pitcher struck out six in just 2 and 2/3rd innings and was pulled at his pitch count of 50. He... Read More.

Arkansas Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Crime Lab

Saturday, June 7 by Luke Matheson

On June 6, 2025, the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officially broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (ASCL) in North Little Rock. This marks a significant milestone in the state's efforts to modernize and expand its forensic science capabilities,... Read More.

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Death Row Inmate Latavious Johnson Dies at Varner Supermax

Saturday, June 7 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) has confirmed the death of Latavious Johnson, a death row inmate, who was pronounced dead at approximately 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Varner Supermax Unit in Gould. Johnson, 30, was serving a life sentence for the 2012 murder of... Read More.

U.S. Marshals Arrest Keydrick Johnson in Pine Bluff; Kemarie Johnson Still at Large

Friday, June 6 by Luke Matheson

The U.S. Marshals Service, working alongside the Pine Bluff Police Department, apprehended 21-year-old Keydrick Johnson earlier today in Pine Bluff. Johnson is one of two individuals wanted in connection with a violent incident in Conway. Kemarie Johnson, also linked to the case, remains at large... Read More.

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Pilot Identified Following Fatal Crop Duster Crash Near Swan Lake

Friday, June 6 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley has informed Deltaplex News that the pilot killed in Friday’s crop duster crash has been identified as 41-year-old Bryan Holland of Greenville, Mississippi. ORIGINAL STORY: A crop duster crashed near Swan Lake on Friday evening, leaving the pilot dead,... Read More.

Escapee Grant Hardin Captured by Authorities After Intensive Manhunt

Friday, June 6 by Greg

Grant Hardin, an escapee from the Department of Corrections, has been successfully apprehended. The Mountain View Police Department confirmed his capture through a Facebook post, crediting the Izard County authorities for their efforts in recapturing him. This is an ongoing incident and more information will... Read More.

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Sissys Log Cabin Honored with 2025 Diamonds Do Good Community Impact Award

Friday, June 6 by Greg

Sissy’s Log Cabin, the Mid-South’s largest family-owned and -operated retailer of natural diamonds, jewelry, estate pieces, and fine gifts, has been named the 2025 honoree of the global Diamonds Do Good Community Impact Award. This recognition highlights the Jones family, owners of Sissy’s Log... Read More.

Rison Recorder/Treasurer resigns following claims of being pressured

Friday, June 6 by Ray King

Rison Recorder/Treasurer Rhonda Hopson has resigned her positions and said in a letter to the City Council that she had been harassed and put under pressure by the mayor and water department clerk. In addition to serving as recorder/treasurer, she was also serving as office/business... Read More.

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