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UAM Announces Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists for Spring 2026 Semester

Saturday, June 13 by Haleigh Reichen

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) named 356 students to the Dean’s List and 237 students to the Chancellor’s List for the spring 2026 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar. Selection to the Dean’s List requires a student to earn a grade point... Read More.

Ivan Whitfield selected by Quorum Court to be Interim County Judge

Friday, June 12 by Rick Walker

After hearing from all nine residents who submitted letters of interest to fill the final six months of the post being vacated by retiring Judge Gerald Robinson, the Quorum Court went with experience. Former Pine Bluff Alderman, retired police chief and longtime community leader Ivan... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Woman Held on $50K Bond After High-Speed Chase and Assault Charges

Friday, June 12 by Haleigh Reichen

A $50,000 secured bond was set for a Pine Bluff woman accused of trying to hit people with her car and leading the police on a highspeed chase through Rison. Pine Bluff District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Accused of Armed Home Invasion and Assault on Officer Held on $25K Bond

Friday, June 12 by Haleigh Reichen

A $25,000 secured bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of attempting to break into an elderly couple’s home while armed and later kneeing an officer in the face. Pine Bluff District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Accused of Breaking Woman’s Nose Held on $5K Bond

Friday, June 12 by Haleigh Reichen

A $5,000 secured bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of getting into an argument with a woman and breaking her nose. Pine Bluff District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge 40-year-old Kajuan Pace with... Read More.

Pine Bluff Woman Held on $25K Bond for Alleged Assault on Toddler

Friday, June 12 by Haleigh Reichen

A $25,000 secured bond was set for a Pine Bluff woman accused of becoming aggressive with a toddler and physically assaulting them. Pine Bluff District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge 25-year-old Shawanda Smith with 2nd Degree... Read More.

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Deltaplex News obtains police report after the Wednesday morning drowning at the Aquatics Center

Friday, June 12 by Rick Walker

Mayor Vivian Flowers office, which has taken the lead on the investigation into a drowning at the Carl Redus, Jr. Aquatic Center has released information that the drowning victim was an 84-year-old woman from Fordyce. Through a FOIA request, Deltaplex News has learned the... Read More.

From Backyard Garden to Community Resource: Rucker Farm Grows Food, Skills and Connections

Friday, June 12 by Haleigh Reichen

In 2020, Krystle Rucker decided she wanted to be intentional about the food her family ate. A wife, mother of a teenage daughter as well as triplets with special needs, she wanted to ensure her family was getting the nourishment they deserved. “We live in... Read More.

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Lakeside to Headline 3rd Annual Juneteenth in the Bluff Festival Nellie “Tiger” Travis, Urban Mystic and CitiLimitz to Join Lineup

Friday, June 12 by Alex Bivens

Legendary R&B group Lakeside will headline the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s 3rd annual Juneteenth in the Bluff: Arts & Culture Festival on Friday, June 19 beginning at 5pm in Pine Bluff’s downtown Delta Rhythm and Bayous Cultural District at 3rd & Main... Read More.

UAM-CTM Paramedic Class Achieves 100% First-Attempt Pass Rate on National Exam

Friday, June 12 by Alex Bivens

All students in the 2025–2026 University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) Paramedic cohort passed the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) paramedic exam on their first attempt. This impressive achievement marks the program’s first 100% first-attempt pass rate since May 2022. The... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court to Appoint Interim Judge After Robinson Retirement

Friday, June 12 by Haleigh Reichen

The Jefferson County Quorum Court will meet in special session at 5:30 p.m. Friday to select an interim county judge, setting up a formal appointment process following the upcoming retirement of Judge Gerald Robinson. Robinson’s retirement becomes effective June 30 after serving as county judge... Read More.

Big Top Xtreme Featuring Big Banjo Possible Debut in July

Thursday, June 11 by Haleigh Reichen

A major entertainment development nearing completion in Pine Bluff will carry a name that many longtime residents may already recognize. The go-kart and family entertainment complex being developed by The Generator will be known as Big Top Xtreme featuring Big Banjo Pizza, a nod to... Read More.

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