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Judge Gerald Robinson explains the plans for the GTL plant planned for north Jefferson County

Monday, August 7 by Alex Bivens

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said he has been working with representatives from the GTL (gas to liquid fuel) plant that is planned for the northern part of the county. Morning show host Greg Horne told Robinson... Read More.

Arrest in July Double Murder

Sunday, August 6 by Greg

18-year-old Jayvion Marquet Williams, who was wanted by Pine Bluff Police Detectives for multiple felonies, including a double homicide, turned himself in around 10:50 P.M. Saturday August 5th. He was booked in at W. C. Dub Brassell Detention Center on 2-counts of Capital Murder,... Read More.

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JCSO Mourns death of Deputy Justin Tomlinson

Saturday, August 5 by Greg

Special to Deltaplex News from Jefferson County Sheriff's Office: It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow to share news of the untimely passing of Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy Justin Tomlinson. Deputy Tomlinson tragically succumbed to injuries resulting from an off-duty motorcycle accident in the... Read More.

$50k bond set for man who allegedly beat and threatened a man on Thursday

Saturday, August 5 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $50,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly beat and threatened another man Thursday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Eugene Farris, 45, with second-degree... Read More.

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Single vehicle accident

Friday, August 4 by Alex Bivens

On August 4, 2023, police responded to a vehicle fire off of E. 10th Ave in Pine Bluff. Upon arival they found the vehicle on fire in the ravine behind a church. According to police the driver lost control of the vehicle and drove... Read More.

5 injured in shooting incident

Friday, August 4 by Ray King

Five people received non-life threatening injuries after a shooting incident on Lilac Street in Pine Bluff Wednesday. According to Pine Bluff police, two of the five were juveniles, a 14-year-old who received an injury to the right bicep and a 16-year-old who was grazed on... Read More.

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Walther named state treasurer to replace late treasurer Mark Lowery

Friday, August 4 by Ray King

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday named Arkansas’ top finance official, Larry Walther, to serve as state treasurer. Sanders appointed Walther, the secretary of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, to fill the vacancy created by Treasurer Mark Lowery’s death last week. Lowery, a Republican, died... Read More.

Judge Gerald Robinson explains that business is still being conducted in the county

Friday, August 4 by Alex Bivens

A retired circuit judge has been named to hear the lawsuit filed by Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson against the members of the Quorum Court alleging they are attempting to usurp his authority. Judge William R. Wright was appointed by the Chief Justice of the... Read More.

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$25k bond set for man accused of pointing a gun at a woman

Friday, August 4 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun at a woman on Thursday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Delveion Dilworth, 23, with aggravated... Read More.

Pine Bluff man given $5k bond for alledged battery

Friday, August 4 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery was arrested Tuesday on a similar allegation. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Brittaney Akel said Darquis Fleming was convicted in November 2022 of a misdemeanor offense. Reading from an affidavit by Detective... Read More.

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U.S. Marshal’s Museum CEO on Sunrise Deltaplex

Friday, August 4 by Alex Bivens

There is only one facility in the U.S. that celebrates the history of the United State's Marshals, and it's in The Natural State. The U.S. Marshal's Museum opened last month in Fort Smith and is an amazing tribute. The museum's CEO Ben Johnson joined... Read More.

Josephy McCorvy, director of the Convention Center, explained the variety of groups that will come once the hotel opens

Friday, August 4 by Alex Bivens

When the Marriott Hotel opens adjacent to the Pine Bluff Convention Center, it is expected to draw a number of groups and organizations back to Pine Bluff. Those groups and organizations held meetings at the convention center for years but relocated when the adjacent... Read More.

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