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Jefferson Regional releases statement following White Hall fire

Tuesday, May 23 by Staff

Jefferson Regional has released the following statement following Tuesday afternoon’s fire at White Hall: On Tuesday afternoon, a fire occurred on the roof of the Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital construction site in White Hall. First responders quickly arrived and extinguished the flames. All worksite personnel were accounted... Read More.

Robinson & Fuller Funeral Homes set up American flag drop off box for retired flags

Tuesday, May 23 by Staff

Robinson & Fuller Funeral Homes is always looking to go above and beyond to serve veterans and their families, and they have taken a step that no other funeral homes in the Deltaplex area have taken to provide an extra service for those veterans. Scott... Read More.

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Summit scheduled to raise awareness for Mental Health Wellness

Tuesday, May 23 by Staff

The D'Andre Seals Suicide Prevention Outreach Project (DSOP) announces a free Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Summit on Saturday, June 3, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. in the McGeorge Building at SEARK College, 1900 S. Hazel Street. The summit aims to promote and raise... Read More.

Barbaree discusses improvements being made to help the Pine Bluff School District

Tuesday, May 23 by Staff

The Pine Bluff School District is working to improve the overall structure of the district, and they have started taking greater steps towards improvement since the introduction of the Limited Control School Board was appointed earlier this year. The district is working to regain full... Read More.

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Two Arkansas teens killed after being struck by train while walking on tracks

Tuesday, May 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

CABOT, Ark. (AP) — Two teenagers have died after being struck by a train while walking on the tracks near a park in a central Arkansas town. Liam Harrison and Charlie Elliott, both 16, died in Cabot on Saturday evening, police told local news outlets. Officers... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Fails To Pass Prodedural Ordinance

Tuesday, May 23 by Staff

The Jefferson County Quorum Court remains at a legislative standstill. After a contentious hour of gavel banging by County Judge Gerald Robinson and justices of the peace trying to explain their sides to each other and Robinson, the Quorum Court again failed to pass procedural... Read More.

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Pine Bluff School Board looks to use a millage campaign and a non-profit capital campaign to fund new school

Monday, May 22 by Staff

The Pine Bluff School Board held their monthly meeting Monday night where discussion of the millage campaign for a new high school was discussed. Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree spoke with Deltaplex News about the campaign, noting that the board is wanting to use both a millage... Read More.

Deltaplex area athletes named to All-State Baseball, Softball, and Soccer teams

Monday, May 22 by Staff

The Arkansas Activities Association has named the players that have been named 2023 All-State Baseball and Softball players. The Deltaplex coverage area has several athletes represented on the list. Those players are: BASEBALL CLASS 5A Landen Fiemster – Sheridan Gabe Kuttenkuller – Sheridan CLASS 4A Christian Carnal – Star City Landon MeInychuk –... Read More.

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Judge Bridgforth sets $10,000 bond for a man accused of assult

Monday, May 22 by Alex Bivens

A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of punching another man, knocking the man out. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Leangelo Wilkerson, 52, with second-degree battery. Reading from an... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man who shot relative

Monday, May 22 by Alex Bivens

A reported shooting at a house on West 29th Friday resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man who allegedly shot a relative. Michael Borders, 41, was taken into custody after he was found walking near the area where the shooting occurred and matched the... Read More.

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Traffic stop in White Hall leads to the arrest of a Pine Bluff man for drugs and weapons

Monday, May 22 by Alex Bivens

A traffic stop by a White Hall Police officer Saturday resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons charges. Oscar Lee, 42, was taken into custody after Officer Brock Spear stopped a white Lincoln Navigator driven by Lee. Reading from an... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department investigating Friday night homicide

Monday, May 22 by Staff

UPDATE: On May 20, 2023, at approximately 1:33 AM, Officers observed a gray Toyota van run a red light at a high rate of speed at Harding and Olive. Officers noticed several males exit the vehicle and say their friend was shot. The Officers followed... Read More.

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