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Pakko announces run for State Treasurer

Monday, February 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A third person has tossed his hat in the ring in the Arkansas State Treasurer’s race. Economist Michael Pakko filed with the state on Monday to run as a Libertarian candidate. Pakko is currently the Chief Economist for the Arkansas Economic Development Institute at... Read More.

Former Watson Chapel star makes first appearance with major league club

Monday, February 26 by Rick Walker

Tink Hence has been patient as he has moved up the ladder in the St. Louis Cardinal organization. On Sunday, Hence got his first chance to pitch to major league hitters with two strong innings in a Redbird spring training game against the Astros.... Read More.

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Malvern woman killed in Sunday accident

Monday, February 26 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a one-vehicle accident in Hot Spring County Sunday. According to a preliminary report, a 2002 GMC driven by Lane Ballard, 28, was northbound on U.S. Highway 67/Noth Giles Road when the vehicle failed to negotiate a... Read More.

A 10k cash only bond set for a Yorktown man accused of trying to cash forged check

Monday, February 26 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Yorktown man accused of trying to cash a forged check. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Mark Reynolds, 60, with second-degree forgery. Reading... Read More.

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Several human trafficking victims recovered; Suspects arrested in Arkansas

Monday, February 26 by Luke Matheson

Five women believed to be victims of human trafficking were offered services and another 30 local victims were identified as part of Operation HART (Human Anti-Trafficking Recovery Team), which took place in Jonesboro earlier this month. One suspected trafficker was identified. Arkansas State Police (ASP)... Read More.

Mayor Shirley Washington delivered her annual State of the City address

Monday, February 26 by Alex Bivens

Mayor Shirley Washington delivered her annual State of the City address Thursday night from council chambers at the Kevin Collins Training Center, the former Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library. The mayor talked about the renovations to the building which was named for the late Detective Kevin... Read More.

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Woman wanted for Jacksonville murder arrested by US Marshall’s in Pine Bluff

Friday, February 23 by Luke Matheson

A woman wanted for murder in Jacksonville was arrested in Pine Bluff on Thursday by U.S. Marshalls. According to a press release, 20-year-old Lesly Yarelzy Moreno was arrested on Capital Murder and Aggravated Robbery warrants issued in relation to a Feburary 5th Homicide that occurred... Read More.

Convicted felon sentenced to federal prison for possession of a firearm

Friday, February 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Montrel Hammond, a multi-convicted felon who has a violent criminal history, will spend over 17 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down... Read More.

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Revised census figures show Sheridan exceeds 5,000

Friday, February 23 by Ray King

Population figures for the City of Sheridan have been revised upward, according to the Sheridna Headlight newspaper. The newspaper reported that the Census Bureau, which initially listed the population at 4,920, now says the population is above 5,011, which will mean an additional $3,000 a... Read More.

Carlton Saffa, Chief Market Officer for Saracen Casino Resort talked about the casino’s totals from last year

Friday, February 23 by Alex Bivens

The Arkansas Finance and Administration Department reported this week that Arkansas Casinos reported that combined total wins last year exceeded the totals recorded a year earlier, toping nearly $687 million. Total wins, also known as gross gambling revenue, is the difference between gambling wins and... Read More.

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A $15k bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of stealing an air conditioner

Friday, February 23 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of stealing an air conditioner from a business Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brian Wrinkle, 27, with theft... Read More.

JEFFERSON COUNTY JUVENILE JAIL ADMINISTRATOR TERMINATED FOR POLICY VIOLATIONS

Thursday, February 22 by Greg

Special to DeltaplexNews from JCSO On February 2, 2024, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office received a complaint from an employee at the Jack Jones Juvenile Detention Center regarding allegations of incidents of unnecessary uses of force against juvenile detainees by Eric Hobbs, who was at... Read More.

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