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A $10k bond was set for a PB man being charged with theft by receiving

By Ray KingA $10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of stealing a boat.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Harold James, 70, with theft by receiving.During the court hearing,... Read More.

Widespread damage and some injuries reported following Wednesday night’s tornado outbreak

Wednesday, April 2 by Luke Matheson

Four injuries have been reported in Craighead County due to the severe storm system moving through Arkansas. There have been no reported fatalities. Please note that these numbers are preliminary and may change. Currently, 22 counties have reported damage to the Arkansas Division of Emergency... Read More.

Entergy Arkansas announces new program to benefit HBCU’s including UAPB

Wednesday, April 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas recently launched a new initiative – The Power of Prosperity – a partnership to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) while simultaneously providing students with additional educational opportunities to empower them to build generational wealth. This 10-year, $20... Read More.

Arkansas State Police Interstate Criminal Patrol wins top honors at Gulf Coast Awards

Wednesday, April 2 by Luke Matheson

BILOXI, MISS. – The Arkansas State Police's Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP) team received multiple accolades, including Agency of the Year, Officer of the Year, and Largest Cash Seizure at the Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Awards in Biloxi, Miss., on April 1,... Read More.

$75k bond set for man charged with terroristic threatening; $5k bond set for woman charged with hindering apprehension

Wednesday, April 2 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A reported armed disturbance at a convenience store on South Blake Street on Monday resulted in the arrest of two people. Caron Tisdale, 21, of Pine Bluff and Madison Green, 19, of North Little Rock were taken into custody after police used social... Read More.

$50k bond set for PB man accused of breaking into neighbors house

Wednesday, April 2 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of breaking into a neighbor’s house, taking furniture, and siphoning water from the residence. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

Desha County Sheriff’s Office locates man missing from another state

Wednesday, April 2 by Luke Matheson

A missing man with dementia from another state was located in Desha County on Monday evening following a traffic stop.According to a press release Deputy Kerri Womack stopped a vehicle that was driving erratically Monday evening. As she approached the driver’s window she discovered... Read More.

New Arkansas prison faces setback in legislature

Wednesday, April 2 by Ray King

By ANDREW DEMILLO and KIM CHANDLERLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A plan to build a 3,000-inmate prison in Arkansas hit a roadblock in the state Senate on Tuesday, while the Alabama Legislature gave final approval to ensure funding for another mega-prison.The Republican governors in both states... Read More.

Schools & Government Offices closing early Wednesday due to severe weather threat

Wednesday, April 2 by Luke Matheson

Multiple Deltaplex area schools are closing early Wednesday due to the threat of severe weather.Strong storms with possible tornadoes and flooding are expected for the Deltaplex area Wednesday afternoon, leading to the decisions to close.SCHOOLS:Pine Bluff - Closing at 1:30 p.m.Watson Chapel - Closing... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District Celebrates Positive Changes and Financial Improvements

Wednesday, April 2 by Deltaplex Staff

The Pine Bluff School District held its monthly meeting Monday and Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree said Tuesday “exciting things happened.”Barbaree appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where host Greg Horne asked her how that big savings was attained?Horne said that ratio is significantly better... Read More.

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Jefferson County Budget Showdown: Judges Proposal Advances Amid Controversy

Tuesday, April 1 by Greg

By Ray KingA proposed 2025 Jefferson County budget that was prepared by eight members of the Quorum Court will not be considered when the county’s legislative body meets next Monday.During committee meetings Tuesday, the court’s Finance Committee considered two budgets, one prepared by County... Read More.

Burn ban lifted for Jefferson County

Tuesday, April 1 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has announced that the burn ban for the county has been lifted.Robinson notes that there are still windy conditions and that citizens should be careful if they burn.Citizens in the City of Pine Bluff are reminded that they must... Read More.

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