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County judge declares state of emergency after appropriation ordinances rejected

Thursday, September 7 by Ray King

County Judge Gerald Robinson has declared a State of Emergency in Jefferson County due to the Quorum Court’s rejection of appropriation ordinances that would cover the county’s bills. The consequences of this fiscal turmoil are now causing disruptions to essential services and negatively affecting... Read More.

Fire Chief Shauwn Howell was on the Oldies and gave his monthly update for fire and emergency services

Thursday, September 7 by Alex Bivens

According to the August report from Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services, there were eight structure fires, that was far fewer than for the month of July when 22 were reported. Of those eight, which accounted for less than two percent of the total calls... Read More.

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Kirsten Dickins, Executive Director of the Alzheimers Association was on Sunrise Deltaplex with Rick Walker

Thursday, September 7 by Alex Bivens

Fall is fast approaching and so is the season for Walk To End Alzheimers events across the state. The Central AR walk in Little Rock is on November 4th and Kirstin Dickins, the state Executive Director of the Alzheimers Association was a guest of... Read More.

Judge Robinson’s attorneys have amended the lawsuit filed against the Quorum Court

Thursday, September 7 by Alex Bivens

Attorneys for Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson have amended the lawsuit Robinson filed against members of the Quorum Court to include more details of Robinson’s allegations about their attempt to usurp his authority. The amended lawsuit includes video of what Robinson said was an illegal... Read More.

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PB City Council approved request from Chief Richardson

Thursday, September 7 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday approved a request from Police Chief Denise Richardson to add two civilian employees to the department. The resolution created the positions of Administrative Coordinator and Public Information Specialist and Council member Lloyd Holcomb Jr., chairman of the Administrative... Read More.

New Surgeon joins Jefferson Regional

Wednesday, September 6 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson Regional is pleased to announce that Irfan Qureshi, MD has joined the physician team at Jefferson Regional Surgical Associates. Dr. Qureshi specializes in General, Trauma and Critical Care Surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little... Read More.

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Delta River Nature Center is hosting a trail tour

Wednesday, September 6 by Alex Bivens

This Saturday, the Delta Rivers Nature Center is hosting another in their series of Becoming An Outdoors Woman classes, an this week it will be a Trail Tour. Tara Bayird will be hosting the tour and talked to Deltaplex News about what those taking part... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court end in the same manner as usual on Tuesday night, with nothing being accomplished

Wednesday, September 6 by Alex Bivens

What was scheduled to be a meeting of committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court Tuesday night ended like every other meeting so far this year, without anything being accomplished. Half the members of the county’s legislative body got up and walked out in what... Read More.

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$25k bond set for a Pine Bluff man on drugs and weapons related charges

Wednesday, September 6 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons related charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Colby Johnson, 30, with possession of drug paraphernalia and... Read More.

PB City Council puts 180 day pause on small box discount stores in Ward 1

Tuesday, September 5 by Greg

By Ray King By a vote of 6-2, the Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday approved legislation that will place a 180 day moratorium on building, licensing or zoning small box discount stores, commonly called Dollar Stores, from locating in Ward 1. The legislation was sponsored... Read More.

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$25k bond set for a Pine Bluff man accused of hitting a woman in the face causing severe injuries to her eye

Tuesday, September 5 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly hit a woman in the face, causing severe injuries to her eye. Kenneth Brown, 42, was taken into custody after police responded to a reported domestic incident on West 35th Avenue. Reading from an... Read More.

LaTisha Brunson is sponsoring an ordinance that will impose a six-month moratorium on new small-box stores in Ward 1

Tuesday, September 5 by Alex Bivens

When the Pine Bluff City Council meets Tuesday night, one of the items on the agenda is a proposed ordinance that would impose a six-month moratorium on the opening of small box discount stores in Ward 1 of the city. The ordinance will be up... Read More.

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