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County budgets from Judge, Quorum Court separated by just over $275,000

Sunday, January 26 by Ray King

By Ray KingProposed Jefferson County budgets from County Judge Gerald Robinson and some members of the Quorum Court are separated by just over $275,000 after Robinson submitted a revised budget Friday.That new budget is $37,053,869.77, almost $3-million more than the budget he initially presented... Read More.

Victim identified/arrest made following Sunday morning homicide

Sunday, January 26 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The victim of this homicide has been identified as 21-year-old Courtaurius Williams. 19-year-old, Lamarion White, identified as the person responsible for this morning’s homicide, is in police custody. Pine Bluff Detectives Jason Boykin, Ryan Edwards, Dante Nicholson, Detective Sergeant Corey Wilfong, Patrol Sergeant Jacob... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court to once again attempt to pass 2025 budget

Saturday, January 25 by Luke Matheson

With the Jefferson County Quorum Court continuing to be at an impasse regarding the 2025 budget yet another meeting has been scheduled for Monday night at 5:30 p.m. to yet again attempt to pass a budget in order to get employees and other bills... Read More.

JCSO makes arrest after prohibited articles introduced to Dub Brassell Detention Center

Friday, January 24 by Luke Matheson

On January 20, 2025, Investigators with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Tri-County Drug Task Force and Criminal Investigation Division were made aware of two individuals who were able to introduce contraband into the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center on two separate events on January... Read More.

$5 million bond set for Jefferson County man accused of killing 1 and injuring another

Friday, January 24 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: A $5 million bond was set for 42-year-old Jason Rucker of Jefferson County after a Grant County judge found probable cause to charge him with First Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault on a family or household member.Rucker is accused of killing 46-year-old Chasity Taylor... Read More.

A $75k bond was set for a man being charged with multiple charges

Friday, January 24 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man on multiple drug and weapons charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Calvin Washington Jr., 26, with possession of a controlled... Read More.

$10k cash only bond was set for a PB man accused of stabbing another man

Friday, January 24 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of stabbing another man Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Monroe Nesby, 32, with first-degree battery. Reading from... Read More.

Lack of a quorum leads to no budget vote during Thursday night’s Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting

Thursday, January 23 by Luke Matheson

Seven Jefferson County Quorum Court Justices held a meeting Thursday night inside of the Division 1 Courtroom that turned into a question and answer session due to not having enough Justices on hand to form a quorum.Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Kyle Hunter was on... Read More.

Pine Bluff at White Hall to air on 98.1 The Hog Thursday night

Thursday, January 23 by Luke Matheson

The Central Moloney Broadcast of Pine Bluff Zebra and White Hall Bulldog basketball will air on 98.1 The Hog beginning at 5:50 p.m. due to Central Moloney broadcast UAPB Golden Lions basketball taking place on 99.3 The Beat.Zac Pullman will have the Central Moloney... Read More.

Judge and Prosecutor Differ on Legality of Thursday’s called QC meeting

Thursday, January 23 by Greg

Select members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court have called for a meeting tonight Thursday January 23,2025.Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson statement in regards to that meeting is belowJustices this meeting is without my consent, 14-14-904 in Judge Wright's ruling recites the law, that... Read More.

Theft victim offers reward for return of stolen items

Thursday, January 23 by Luke Matheson

A recent victim of a theft in Jefferson County is offering a $5,000.00 reward to anyone providing information which results in the recovery of item(s) recently stolen from their property. Some of those Items include: Kubota Tractor Serial... Read More.

Three detained following Tuesday night shooting that left one dead in Pine Bluff

Thursday, January 23 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Three people, to include one juvenile, were detained and questioned about a Tuesday night shooting on West Jones Street that left 18-year-old Patrick Coleman dead according to a report obtained by Deltaplex News from the Pine Bluff Police Department.According to the report a... Read More.

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