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Court of Appeals says pay for stay fee at County Jail OK

Wednesday, March 12 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday said the Jefferson County Quorum Court was acting within their authority when they adopted an ordinance imposing a fee for each inmate received at the country jail from a city or agency within the county.The court rejected... Read More.

Should we be concerned about measles in the Deltaplex?

Wednesday, March 12 by Rick Walker

While most cases of the current measles outbreak have been in Texas and New Mexico, new cases have now been detected in Oklahoma. Could the cases spread into the Natural State.Leanne Carter, a P.A. at Jefferson Regional talked to Deltaplex News about the things... Read More.

Fire at Piney Woods Apartments causes major damage to 4 apartments, minor damage to 4 others

Wednesday, March 12 by Ray King

Four units at an apartment complex were heavily damaged and four others received minor smoke and water damage after a fire at Piney Wood Apartments at 2105 Woodgate Drive on Tuesday.According to a press release, firefighters responded to the fire at 6:39 p.m. and... Read More.

Two PB residents given cash only bonds being charged with multiple drug and weapons charges

Wednesday, March 12 by Deltaplex Staff

Two Pine Bluff residents were arrested Tuesday on drug and weapons charges. Laquita McDowell, 28, and Jeffery Ventress, 40, were taken into custody after a traffic stop by an Arkansas State Police trooper who was working with Tri-County Drug Task Force investigators. Investigators had targeted Ventress... Read More.

Dr. Tracy V. Dunbar’s Career has Come Full Circle at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Wednesday, March 12 by Deltaplex Staff

Dr. Tracy V. Dunbar began her career at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) as an undergraduate student in the Department of Agriculture. Dr. Dunbar has come full circle at her alma mater–she has served as chair of that department now for... Read More.

Central Moloney Secures New Three-Year Contract with Electrical Workers Union

Wednesday, March 12 by Deltaplex Staff

Central Moloney has announced that it has successfully negotiated a new, three-year contract with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, CMI President and CEO Chris Hart talked about the contract.Morning Show host Greg Horne said sometimes you hear... Read More.

Jefferson County Farm Bureau honors local farmer Benny Fratesi

Tuesday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Farm Bureau honored local farmer Benny Fratesi Tuesday by naming their board room in his honor. Fratesi, who farmed in Jefferson and Lincoln Counties for over 60 years, has been influential in farming legislature for both the state of Arkansas and the... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas College Announces Cancellation of 2024-2025 Softball Season

Tuesday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) regrets to announce the cancellation of its 2024-2025 softball season. After extensive review and consideration, it has become clear that this decision is necessary for the safety and well-being of our student-athletes due to the current limitations in team roster... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge says no to paying JP attorneys

Tuesday, March 11 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Judge’s Office has refused to approve a claim for payment submitted by a Paragould law firm that represented seven members of the Quorum Court in their unsuccessful lawsuit filed by County Judge Gerald Robinson.Robinson filed the lawsuit after the Quorum Court... Read More.

White Hall Mayor Noel Foster discussed the issues with Liberty Utilities

Tuesday, March 11 by Deltaplex Staff

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 Deltaplex Staff

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.

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.

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