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Victim identified following Wednesday night hit and run fatality

Thursday, May 4 by Staff

UPDATE 8:20 PM MAY 4: Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley has identified the victim in Wednesday night’s hit and run homicide as 62-year-old Larry Davis. Davis was pronounced deceased at the scene by Deputy Coroner Eric Belcher. 61-year-old Thompson Ferrel Cousin of Pine Bluff has been... Read More.

Search for Maranda Merrell Neal continues this weekend

Thursday, May 4 by Staff

Maranda Merrell Neal was reported missing to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office on May 22, 2022, after last being seen on an ATV in the area of Dyson Road and/or President's Circle. Extensive searches of hundreds of acres of the area at the time... Read More.

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Business Expo 2023 draws nearly 100 vendors to the Pine Bluff Convention Center

Thursday, May 4 by Staff

Business Expo 2023 was held Thursday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center where nearly 100 local businesses and non-profits came together to highlight businesses in the Pine Bluff area. Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce Director Jennifer Kline spoke with Deltaplex News at that Expo to... Read More.

Malvern man sentenced to federal prison on drug charge

Thursday, May 4 by Ray King

HOT SPRINGS – A Malvern man was sentenced Friday to 240 months in prison followed by 5 years of supervised release on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing hearing in... Read More.

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Ryan Watley on cameras paid for by GFPB assisting with murder arrest

Thursday, May 4 by Alex Bivens

A hit and run accident Wednesday night resulted in the death of one man and police were able to quickly identify and arrest the driver of the vehicle involved by using the FLOCK camera system that has been installed throughout the city. Those cameras... Read More.

Two seek Sheridan school board position

Thursday, May 4 by Ray King

Early voting is underway in Sheridan to decide which of two candidates will fill an at-large position on the Sheridan School Board. Incumbent Jeremy Orman is facing Clarissa Wallace, who are both from East End. Until the 2020 census, all seven members of the Sheridan School... Read More.

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Judge Gerald Robinson discusses settlement with city of Pine Bluff

Thursday, May 4 by Alex Bivens

The City of Pine Bluff owes Jefferson County more than $402,000 after a Circuit Judge ruled that the city failed to pay for housing prisoners at the county jail for a number of years. Judge David Laser, who was appointed by the State Supreme Court,... Read More.

Chief Richardson explains how the PBPD will use the 3/8 tax.

Thursday, May 4 by Alex Bivens

Opponents of the three-eight’s cent sales tax devoted to public safety have raised questions about how the money will be used if the tax passes on May 9. On the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday, host Greg Horne read the ballot title which specifically specifies... Read More.

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Jefferson County wins $402,704 judgement against the City of Pine Bluff over detainee bed space

Wednesday, May 3 by Staff

The City of Pine Bluff will be responsible for paying $402,704 to Jefferson County after losing a lawsuit filed against the county regarding detainee bed space at the Jefferson County Jail. The City will also be responsible for an additional $104.05 plus 5 percent for... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Chief warns of fraudulent investigation text message

Wednesday, May 3 by Staff

Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson has released a statement regarding a social media post and text messages that are circulating claiming a local city department is being investigated. In the statement Richardson says the Pine Bluff Police Department logo is being used fraudulently, and... Read More.

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Man killed in Dallas County accident

Wednesday, May 3 by Ray King

A Smackover man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in rural Dallas County Tuesday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Kevin S. Dore, 67, was eastbound on Arkansas Highway 8 when the 2007 Buick he was driving failed to negotiate a right-hand curve, left the... Read More.

Tommy May discusses recent bank failures

Wednesday, May 3 by Alex Bivens

The Federal Reserve Board this week took over a third bank that had failed, with its assets being acquired by J.P. Morgan Chase. On Wednesday, Tommy May, the retired president and CEO of Simmons Bank was asked by Oldies 1013 morning show host Greg Horne... Read More.

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