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Pine Bluff Man Held on No Bond after Alleged Capital Murder

Wednesday, June 17 by Haleigh Reichen

No Bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man in the neck during an argument at a residence. Pine Bluff District Judge Kim Bridgeforth set No Bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge 46-year-old Antonio Cole with Capital... Read More.

Arkansas Department of Health report on Aquatics Center drowning appears to contradict police report

Wednesday, June 17 by Rick Walker

It's been one full week now since an 84-year-old Fordyce woman tragically died in a drowning incident at the Carl Redus, Jr. Aquatics Center in Pine Bluff. Iredell Collins died just before 10 a.m. on June 10th after being found lifeless, floating in the... Read More.

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Officer Recognized By FBI For Outstanding Work In Operation Viper

Wednesday, June 17 by Haleigh Reichen

Pine Bluff Police Officer Dante Nicholson has been recognized by the FBI for his work in Operation Viper, a multi-agency initiative that recently targeted violent offenders across Arkansas, including in Pine Bluff. Operation Viper resulted in 39 arrests, dozens of firearms seized and nine federal... Read More.

Arkansas Senator Included on Terrorist Hitlist

Tuesday, June 16 by Rick Walker

A concerned mother's tip led to the foiling of an intricate terrorist plot utilizing drones and snipers. The plot was to be carried out at the Freedom 250 UFC event at the White House on Sunday. The terrorists, including a 19-year-old from Ohio was designed to... Read More.

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Suspect arrested after overnight shooting

Tuesday, June 16 by Rick Walker

Deltaplex News has learned that Pine Bluff Police have arrested a suspect in the overnight homicide on West 23rd. The suspect is 46-year-old Antonio Cole. Detectives executed a search warrant at Cole's residence and made the arrest. Cole has been booked into the Jefferson... Read More.

TOPPS Annual Young Men’s Conference Set For June 20th In Pine Bluff

Tuesday, June 16 by Haleigh Reichen

The Marcus C. Harris II Moving Forward Program will host the TOPPS Annual Young Men’s Conference 2026 on Saturday, June 20, at 10 a.m. at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza. The event is open to young men ages 8–18 and is... Read More.

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UPDATE: 3rd Arrest Made in Connection With May Shooting Of 6-Year-Old Child

Tuesday, June 16 by Haleigh Reichen

A third suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the May 17 shooting death of a 6-year-old boy in Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Police Department. Investigators identified Raushaun Pitts of Little Rock as a suspect in the case involving the death of... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District Hiring and Training Substitute Teachers on June 25th

Tuesday, June 16 by Haleigh Reichen

The Pine Bluff School District will host a Substitute Teacher Hiring and Training session on June 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Jordan Chaney Administration Building. The session is intended for individuals interested in becoming substitute teachers within the district. Kickstart a... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Increasing Speed Enforcement As Part Of S.T.E.P. Initiative

Tuesday, June 16 by Haleigh Reichen

🚔 S.T.E.P. Speed Enforcement Campaign 🚔 The Pine Bluff Police Department will be participating in the Arkansas Highway Safety Office’s S.T.E.P. (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) Speed Enforcement Campaign from June 21–28, 2026. Speeding remains one of the leading causes of serious traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities.... Read More.

Children’s Advocacy Center Seeks Public Votes for Community Leader Recognition Program

Tuesday, June 16 by Haleigh Reichen

From The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeast Arkansas's Facebook Page: Every day, there are people in our community quietly making a difference in the lives of children and families—and it’s time to celebrate them. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeast Arkansas (CACSEA) is proud to introduce... Read More.

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UAPB Continues Technology Advancements at Lonoke Farm Through Conservation Partnership

Tuesday, June 16 by Haleigh Reichen

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is making progress at the Pearlie S. Reed/Robert L. Cole Small Farm Outreach Wetlands and Water Management Center located at the UAPB Lonoke Farm, one year after signing a memorandum of understanding with partners focused on... Read More.

Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Unveils 2026 Class of Inductees

Tuesday, June 16 by Haleigh Reichen

The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class of inductees, recognizing seven individuals for their contributions in fields including education, agriculture, medicine, business, public service, athletics and philanthropy. Among this year's honorees are two people with ties to the Pine Bluff area:... Read More.

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