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WCSD School Board Holds Special Called Meeting to Approve Sale of School Equipment and Furniture

Tuesday, November 7 by Staff

On Monday, the Watson Chapel School Board held a meeting to begin discussions on starting a community-wide sale of School Equipment in the Watson Chapel Jr. High gymnasium. Trophies, desks, tables, and chairs were among some of the items that were talked about in... Read More.

PB City Council hears from community in support of taxes on ballot in 8 days

Monday, November 6 by Greg

By Ray King With eight days to go before voters go to the polls to decide the fate of extending the Go Forward sales tax for another seven years and a separate tax devoted to public safety, the Pine Bluff City Council heard a number... Read More.

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Filing period for political candidates opens

Monday, November 6 by Greg

The filing period for political candidates for the March primaries began Monday at noon at the Jefferson County Courthouse and Pine Bluff City Clerk Janice Roberts was first in line to fill out her paperwork. Accompanied by her own cheering section, Roberts is seeking her... Read More.

Williams about winning on and off the field

Monday, November 6 by Greg

In his second year as the head coach of the Pine Bluff Zebras, Head Coach and Pine Bluff native Michael Williams led the team to an 8-2 record and first place in the conference. After being a successful head coach at a school in... Read More.

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Redfield Police arrest two on drug charges

Monday, November 6 by Ray King

By Ray King Two Hensley residents were arrested Saturday on drug related charges. Whitney Kimbell, 33, and William Robertson, 34, were taken into custody after Redfield Police stopped a vehicle Robertson was driving at 3:50 a.m. because the vehicle had a broken and defective taillight. During a... Read More.

Murder suspect to be held without bond in Wednesday fatal shooting

Monday, November 6 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man who turned himself in to police Saturday will be held without bond after District Judge John Kearney ruled prosecutors have probable cause to charge him with capital murder. Raheen Morehead, 24, was taken into custody after he was identified... Read More.

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Tyson announces recall of chicken nuggets

Monday, November 6 by Ray King

Tyson Foods is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds (13,600 kilograms) of breaded chicken ""Fun Nuggets’’ after consumers complained of finding metal pieces in the dinosaur-shaped patties. The nuggets, sold in 29-ounce bags, were produced on Sept. 5 by the Berryville, Arkansas, company. Tyson informed the U.S.... Read More.

Accident at Cleveland County line results in death of two

Monday, November 6 by Ray King

Two people were killed and a third injured in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 65 at the Cleveland County line Friday. According to a preliminary report, a 2016 Toyota Highlander driven by Zahlei Cung, 44, of Rison was northbound on U.S. 65 when the vehicle... Read More.

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Fire Chief Shawn Howell said they have started responding to more fires recently due to weather changes

Monday, November 6 by Alex Bivens

With the recent changes in the weather that resulted in many residents switching from cooling their homes to heating them. Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Friday his department has responded to a few more calls that resulted from the... Read More.

Former Hog and Parks and Rec Director announces run for Mayor

Sunday, November 5 by Greg

Special to Deltaplex News: To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven. These profound words have navigated me through the course of my life. During the last 12 months I have experienced transition and quiet solace. Through patience and peace, I... Read More.

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Aggravated Robbery suspect sought by PBPD

Saturday, November 4 by Greg

On November 1, 2023, at approximately 9:33, officers were dispatched to a residence within the city limits, in reference to a robbery of an individual. Upon arrival, officers talked to a 67-year-old disabled black male, who stated he was robbed at gunpoint (while seated... Read More.

UAMS, LRPD team up for crisis response training

Friday, November 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A $500,000 grant from the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance will be used to create crisis response teams of Little Rock police officers and social workers that will be overseen by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) medical staff. The three-year... Read More.

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