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Appeals Court dismisses Nellums appeal of firing from Pine Bluff High School

Friday, February 21 by Ray King

By Ray King Former Pine Bluff High School Principal Michael Nellums, who was fired in 2021 has failed in his effort to get his job back. The Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday that Nellums waited too long to file his notice of appeal under... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Arrested on Gun Charges Faces $25,000 Bond

Friday, February 21 by Greg

Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man currently on probation who was arrested after a gun was found in the vehicle he was driving. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Ty Spradlin said Shajaylan Winston, 25, was... Read More.

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Two Men Arrested for Scrap Metal Theft in Pine Bluff

Friday, February 21 by Greg

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff men were arrested Wednesday following an investigation into the theft of scrap metal. Preston Henderson, 39, and Jeffrey Rhodes, 54, were taken into custody after police found the vehicle the men used in the theft on Middle Warren Road. During a... Read More.

Lady Bulldog Stith is Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the Week

Friday, February 21 by Greg

Jelayla Stith, who had 40 points and 10 points in 2 White Hall Lady Bulldog wins last week is the Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week. She is shown here getting award from Bonnette on the left and Head Coach... Read More.

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Richard “Rick” Victorino appointed to Jefferson County Quorum Court by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Friday, February 21 by Luke Matheson

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed a new Quorum Court member in Jefferson County. Richard "Rick" Victorino, a Republican from Pine Bluff, will serve as Justice of the Peace for District 11 in Jefferson County Victorino will finish the remaining term for Danny Holcomb, who... Read More.

Arkansas Governor Introduces Free Breakfast and Cell Phone Ban in Schools to Boost Education

Friday, February 21 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has enacted two new laws aimed at enhancing the education system across the state. The signing ceremony at the Arkansas State Capitol underscored the Governor's focus on addressing key educational challenges. The first law ensures that every public school student... Read More.

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$500,000 bond set for man accused of murder in Drew County

Friday, February 21 by Luke Matheson

A $500,000 bond has been given to a Drew County man in relation to a murder that took place on Feb. 13. According to a press release from the Drew County Sheriff’s Office a 911 call was received at 8:14 p.m. on Feb. 13 in... Read More.

UAM siblings bring home top prize in Arkansas Investment Competition

Friday, February 21 by Luke Matheson

At the University of Monticello, a national investment simulation competition saw college students from various parts of Arkansas compete, including siblings Jaquenton and Jaliah Harris, who took home the top prize on February 14. The competition, organized by Economics Arkansas, aimed to promote financial literacy... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department investigating Thursday morning shooting

Thursday, February 20 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a shooting investigation after multiple people were shot Thursday morning in the area of Blake Street and West Short Third Street. Sources tell Deltaplex News that two people were transported by ambulance to Jefferson... Read More.

White Hall school bus involved in an accident

Thursday, February 20 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: After contacting the White Hall School District Deltaplex News is to that Te bus was somewhere where it was not supposed to be, and the accident was at a low speed as the bus driver was attempting to turn around. Despite initial reports to... Read More.

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Deltaplex Area Weather Delays & Closures

Wednesday, February 19 by Luke Matheson

Here is a listing of some of the closings and delayed starts around the Deltaplex over the next few days. If your business, school, government office, etc. has any kind of delay or closure email [email protected] to be added to the list. Friday: Sheridan Schools will... Read More.

Arkansas State Police investigating inmate death at Cummins Prison

Wednesday, February 19 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating the death of Cummins Unit inmate Dionte Gurley, 31, at the request of the Arkansas Division of Correction (ADC). ADC staff responded to reports of a disturbance at around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February... Read More.

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