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Arrest made after Pine Bluff Library broken into

Sunday, February 9 by Luke Matheson

A suspect has been arrested after the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library was broken into over the weekend. A Facebook post from the Library said the following: Dear Patrons, We regret to inform you that the library will be closed until further notice due to a burglary that... Read More.

8 JPs “No Show” as attempt to pass budget fails again in Jefferson County

Saturday, February 8 by Greg

By Ray King A last-ditch effort to get a 2025 Jefferson County budget passed was over almost before it began Saturday as only four Justices of the Peace showed up, with the other 8 failing to appear. Attending the meeting were Justices Ted Harden, Jimmy Fisher,... Read More.

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FAA provides preliminary report following Lincoln County plane crash

Friday, February 7 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The FAA has provided a preliminary report to Deltaplex News following a plane crash that took place in Lincoln County Wednesday night. According to the report the plane has been identified as a Beechcraft Baron 58P with a registration number N138TL. The crash happened... Read More.

Robinson calls special quorum court meeting Saturday

Friday, February 7 by Ray King

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has called a special meeting of the Quorum Court for Saturday at 5 p.m. in an effort to end the budget impasse and get county employees paid for the first time this year. Deltaplex News has learned that Robinson has... Read More.

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Fire and EMS Chief Shauwn Howell discussed the plane crash and the fire department’s involvement

Friday, February 7 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday night, there was a report that a plane crashed at Grider Field which resulted in the Pine Bluff Fire Department responding to the scene. It turned out that the crash was actually in Lincoln County, but Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell... Read More.

Congressman Bruce Westerman discusses spending issues

Friday, February 7 by Alex Bivens

The Congressionally approved program to provide food and medicine to foreign countries has come under fire from the White House and from Elon Musk, who is heading efforts to reduce government spending. Revelations that the program has spent millions and trillions of dollars have many... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department investigating Thursday evening shooting

Thursday, February 6 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that happened near Taft Street Thursday night. Details are limited, but Deltaplex News has learned from law enforcement sources that the victim has suffered non-life threatening injuries and has been transported to Jefferson Regional for... Read More.

Amber Alert issued for Wisconsin girl believed to be with Arkansas man

Thursday, February 6 by Luke Matheson

Missing Sophia Martha Franklin Age: 16 Missing from: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Description: White Female / 5' 9" / 186 pounds Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Additional information: Sophia is 3 months pregnant Suspect Gary F. Day Age: 40 Description: White Male / 5' 7" / 165 pounds Hair: Blond Eyes: Green Sophia was last seen at her Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, home at 9 p.m. on February 2,... Read More.

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Grider Field Airport Manager Doug Hale discusses Thursday night plane crash

Thursday, February 6 by Luke Matheson

An investigation is underway following a plane crash near 8126 Alexander Road in Lincoln County Wednesday evening. Deltaplex News was on scene as the pilot was safely removed from the downed plane and transported to Jefferson Regional for treatment. According to a press release... Read More.

Recycling legislation passes Senate committee

Thursday, February 6 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Chair of the Senate Recycling Caucus, Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate EPW Committee, applauded committee passage of the Strategies to Eliminate Waste and Accelerate... Read More.

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New Mayor named at Kingsland

Thursday, February 6 by Ray King

The City of Kingsland in Cleveland County has a new mayor, according to the Cleveland County Herald. At a recent meeting, the Kingsland City Council appointed Karen Wiscaver as Mayor, replacing former Mayor Sharon Crosby, who officially resigned Dec. 31. Wiscaver had been a member of... Read More.

Monticello woman killed in Tuesday accident

Thursday, February 6 by Ray King

A four-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Drew County resulted in the death of a Monticello woman. According to a preliminary report, Lacey Reed, 27, was a passenger in a 2001 Ford F-150 that was attempting to park on the south shoulder of U.S. Highway 425... Read More.

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