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White Hall Mayor Noel Foster discussed the issues with Liberty Utilities

Tuesday, March 11 by Alex Bivens

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has opened an investigation into Liberty Utilities after receiving a formal complaint from White Hall Mayor Noel Foster. On Tuesday, Foster explained what the complaint was all about. Foster went on to say this. Foster appeared on the Oldies 10113 Morning Show... Read More.

Central Moloney CEO Chris Hart discusses the impact the tariffs could have on businesses

Tuesday, March 11 by Alex Bivens

As talk continues around the country about the tariff’s President Donald Trump is placing on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, Deltaplex News decided to ask somebody that could talk about their effect. Chris Hart from Central Moloney appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show... Read More.

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Flowers: A mindset of investment, not charity, will move Pine Bluff forward

Tuesday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers has formed a Mayor’s Transition Advisory Board with several committees to help her move the city forward, and one of those committees met Monday night for a town hall meeting at City Council chambers. Several topics were discussed in... Read More.

UAPB Agriculture Students Find Career Opportunities at Production and Processing Expo

Tuesday, March 11 by Alex Bivens

Students majoring in animal science at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently traveled to Atlanta to participate in the annual International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE). The event brought together more than 1,000 exhibitors and 28,000 visitors. IPPE is the world’s largest... Read More.

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$5k bond set for White Hall woman charged with second-degree battery

Tuesday, March 11 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a White Hall woman accused of stabbing another woman during a fight in the early morning hours Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kamillya... Read More.

Town hall meeting leads to deep discussion about public safety in Pine Bluff

Monday, March 10 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers has formed a Mayor’s Transition Advisory Board with several committees to help her move the city forward, and one of those committees met Monday night for a town hall meeting at City Council chambers. Representatives from the Pine Bluff Police... Read More.

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Jefferson County Procedures Ordinance Fails for Third Consecutive Month

Monday, March 10 by Greg

For the third straight month, a procedural ordinance proposed by Jefferson Count Judge Gerald Robinson failed to pass during the regular monthly meeting of the Quorum Court Monday. Six of the Justices of the Peace, Reginald Adams, Alfred Carroll, Melanie Dumas, Brenda Bishop Gaddy, Cedric... Read More.

Attorney General Griffin Announces Investigation into Liberty Utilities Central Billing Issues in Jefferson County

Monday, March 10 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing an investigation into billing issues reported by White Hall residents who are customers of Liberty Utilities Central: “After receiving information and a complaint from White Hall Mayor Noel Foster about dramatic increases on water... Read More.

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$25k bond set for a PB man charged with terroristic threatening

Monday, March 10 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening his girlfriend. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Fore Earl Norman, 55, with terroristic threatening and aggravated assault... Read More.

Pine Bluff Residents Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges resulting in one bond for $75k and another one for $50K cash only

Monday, March 10 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff residents were arrested Friday on multiple drug and weapons charges. Alexis Brewer, 22, and Rashaun Webb, 20, were taken into custody after Tri-County Drug Task Force agents received information about possible drug related activity at an apartment where Brewer lived. Both... Read More.

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Area volunteer organization is ramping up for the dry, warmer weather

Monday, March 10 by Rick Walker

As the temps start to rise and the rain becomes less plentiful, higher fire dangers is spreading. Hydrating Hometown Heroes is an organization formed several years ago to provide much needed supplies for first responders Steven Rice, who helped create the organization, spoke with Deltaplex News... Read More.

Topps, Inc. holds monthly food distribution tomorrow

Monday, March 10 by Rick Walker

Topps, Inc continues to strive to eliminate food insecurity in the area with a monthly food distribution. Annette Dove, the Executive Director at Topps, told Deltaplex News about this month's event The distribution is only possible because of great community partners

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