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P.J. Haney, local farmer discusses his appearance in the film “Gaining Ground, the Fight for Black Land” which is part of UAPB’s 65th annual Rural Life Conference

Thursday, March 7 by Alex Bivens

As a part of the 65th annual Rural Life Conference at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff next week, the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences will host a screening of the film “Gaining Ground, the fight for Black Land’ on March 14... Read More.

Governor Sanders proposed $6.3 billion budget

Thursday, March 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday proposed a $6.3 billion budget for the coming year, with most of the increase in spending going toward a school voucher program. Sanders’ budget proposal for the fiscal year that begins July 1... Read More.

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Strause named Executive Director of Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas

Thursday, March 7 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) has hired arts administrator and painter Katherine Strause of Little Rock to be its next executive director, effective Monday, March 11, 2024. “We are absolutely delighted to introduce Katherine as our incoming... Read More.

A $5k bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of stealing money

Thursday, March 7 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of stealing money from another person’s bank account. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jean-Paul Celestine, 40, with financial identity... Read More.

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First Ward Council member held his seat while the Third Ward Council Glen Brown Sr. faces a runoff against Fells

Wednesday, March 6 by Alex Bivens

First Ward City Council Member Lloyd Holcomb Jr. successfully held off a challenge from politiclal newcomer Marlette Boles to claim another four-year term. Tuesday night, Holcomb talked about the victory with Floyd Donald. Third-Ward candidate William Fells is hoping to join Holcomb next year after finishing... Read More.

A $50k bond was set for a man accused of hindering apprehension or prosecution

Wednesday, March 6 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A White Hall man was arrested after he was accused of hiding a man being sought by sheriff’s deputies on active warrants. Billy Brown, 39, was taken into custody while deputies were searching for Heath Ludwig, who had been identified as a suspect... Read More.

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A $75k cash only bond was set for a White Hall man accused of stealing a truck and trailer

Wednesday, March 6 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $75,000 cash only bond was set Wednesday for a White Hall man accused of stealing a truck and trailer. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Heath Ludwig, 29, with theft of... Read More.

April 2nd will be the runoff date for the Pine Bluff Mayor and Third Ward Council Member

Wednesday, March 6 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington was forced into a runoff with current State Representative Vivian Flowers Tuesday as the Mayor collected 27 more votes than Flowers in the six-person race. Complete but unofficial results showed Washington with 1,940 votes to 1,913 for Flowers. The... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court may finally see some progress

Wednesday, March 6 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King One of the biggest trouble makes on the Jefferson Count Quorum County was beaten easily Tuesday night during the Democratic Party primary. Lloyd Franklin Jr., was defeated by former Justice of the Peace Jimmy Fisher 563 to 242. While Franklin will be off next... Read More.

UAPB to Host Dr. Jackie Walters from “Married to Medicine” as Women’s History Month Speaker

Wednesday, March 6 by Alex Bivens

Dr. Jackie Walters, renowned star of “Married to Medicine,” will be the distinguished lecturer for Women’s History Month at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Dr. Walters will deliver her keynote address at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the... Read More.

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Washington, Flowers talk to Deltaplex News as they head to a run-off

Tuesday, March 5 by Rick Walker

Mayor Shirley Washington and Representative Vivian Flowers outdistanced four other candidates to take the top two spots in the race for Pine Bluff Mayor. After all the votes were counted, the incumbent Mayor picked up 1,940 votes with Flowers grabbing 1,913. They talked to... Read More.

2024 Jefferson County Super Tuesday Election Results

Tuesday, March 5 by Luke Matheson

ALL POLL SITES REPORTING - FINAL UNOFFICIAL NUMBERS DEMOCRAT - MAYOR OF PINE BLUFF Shirley Washington - 1940 Vivian Flowers - 1913 Joni Alexander - 1123 Steven Mays - 267 Samuel Glover - 263 Charles Washington - 59 Mayor Shirley Washington and Representative Vivian Flowers will have a runoff to determine the... Read More.

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