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$80,000 Awarded in NIL Partnership with UAPB Athletics and 1890 ASAP program

Wednesday, February 5 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletics Department recently partnered with James Bunch, president of PickinGreens Productions, and the 1890 Agriculture and Student Athletes (ASAP) Project to receive an $80,000 award in name, image and likeness (NIL) contracts. The 1890 ASAP program is twofold:... Read More.

Arkansas Legislation Targets Fairness in Pharmacy Benefit Management

Wednesday, February 5 by Deltaplex Staff

The Arkansas General Assembly is expected to begin considering legislation dealing with pharmacy benefit managers and the effect that have on drug prices.On Wednesday, Lelan Stice, the owner of Doctor’s Orders Pharmacy, was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and talked about... Read More.

A $15k bond was set for a PB woman accused of choking her daughter

Wednesday, February 5 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of choking her daughter during an altercation. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jamila Smith, 46, with aggravated assault on... Read More.

A $15k bond was set for a Texas man being charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer

Wednesday, February 5 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Texas man accused of spitting on a police officer who was trying to arrest him for shoplifting. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to chare Marcus... Read More.

Jefferson County Budget Stalemate Leaves Employees Unpaid and Court Operations Halted

Tuesday, February 4 by Greg

By Ray KingAnother meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court and another day with no progress on getting employees paid.By a vote of 7 to 5, the Quorum Court rejected a bid by County Judge Gerald Robinson to get a just over $37-million 2025... Read More.

MECA’s Karen Blevins discusses 911 and budget stress on staff

Tuesday, February 4 by Deltaplex Staff

As Jefferson County employees enter their second month without a paycheck, the stress is getting to those employees, including dispatchers who work for MECA (Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association). Karen Blevins, who heads the county Office of Emergency Management which includes MECA was able to reach... Read More.

New Leadership Takes Charge at Pine Bluff Civic Auditorium

Tuesday, February 4 by Greg

On January 28, 2025, the newly appointed Pine Bluff Civic Auditorium Complex Commissioners were officially sworn in at the banquet hall of the Pine Bluff Convention Center. The ceremony was conducted by Judge Earnest Brown, the Circuit Judge for the sixth division of the... Read More.

Saline County sued over firing of library director

Tuesday, February 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Monday on behalf of an Arkansas librarian who was fired after she spoke out against efforts to restrict the public’s access to certain books.The ACLU of Arkansas filed the lawsuit on... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Advances Transit Funding and Reviews New Ordinances

Monday, February 3 by Greg

By Ray KingDuring a brief meeting on Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Federal Transit Authority to help cover costs associated with the Pine Bluff Transit Department.Council member Lanette Frazier, who cosponsored the... Read More.

Grant county man sentenced to 15 years on battery charge as habitual offender

Monday, February 3 by Luke Matheson

On January 31, 2025, a Grant County jury convicted 30-year-old Kevin White of Battery in the Second Degree, a Class D felony. Officers and detectives with the Sheridan Police Department investigated the attack at the Sheridan Detention Center and submitted the file for prosecution.The... Read More.

Governor Sanders predicts swift passage of Jefferson County Employee Pay Legislation

Monday, February 3 by Deltaplex Staff

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is predicting that legislation to get Jefferson County employees paid could be adopted as early as next week. Appearing at a press conference on Monday, Sanders said this.Sanders was talking about legislation introduced Monday that provides that if a county cannot... Read More.

Governor says legislation to be filed to end county budget impass

Monday, February 3 by Ray King

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday said legislation will be filed to end the drama between the Jefferson County Judge and members of the Quorum Court.She said the legislation will be sponsored by State Senator Ben Gilmore (R-Crossett) and Representative Glen Barnes (D-Pine... Read More.

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