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Bond set in Thursday shooting

Friday, March 31 by Ray King

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man currently on federal probation on allegations stemming from a shooting Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Justin Boose, 24, with... Read More.

Governor proposes cuts to state income tax

Friday, March 31 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and legislative leaders on Thursday called for cutting income taxes by $124 million as they near the end of this year’s legislative session. The tax cut proposal calls for cutting the state’s top individual income... Read More.

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Richardson talks about officer involved shooting

Friday, March 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

An officer-involved shooting incident Wednesday night in the Watson Chapel area sent a number of law enforcement officers from multiple agencies to the scene and on Thursday, Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson appeared on the Oldies 013 morning show. Host Greg Horne asked Richardson... Read More.

New Cleveland County School Superintendent has controversy following him

Thursday, March 30 by Ray King

By Suzi Parker Jerrod Williams, the incoming Cleveland County School District’s superintendent, doesn’t arrive in Rison without controversy following him. As superintendent for the Sheridan School District, Williams was suspended with pay on Dec. 13, 2021. On Feb. 7, 2022, a special called meeting was held... Read More.

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Supreme Court ends pandemic “good cause” policy

Thursday, March 30 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said policies dealing with speedy trial issues that had been instituted during the pandemic no longer apply. A court order announced a return to the pre-COVID 19 pandemic standard for the finding of “good cause” delays. Under the pre-COVID... Read More.

Chief Richardson talks school shootings

Thursday, March 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

Early this week, three children and three adults were killed in a shooting at a private school in Nashville, Tenn. On Thursday, Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and was asked by host Greg Horne if... Read More.

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$100,000 bond set for woman accused of shooting incident

Thursday, March 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of shooting another woman last week. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Latonya Smith, 45, with first-degree battery, committing a... Read More.

3 Fordyce residents killed in traffic accident

Thursday, March 30 by Ray King

Three Fordyce residents were killed in a three-vehicle accident in Bentonville Wednesday. According to a preliminary report, a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Sammy Tucker, 63, was northbound on North Walton Blvd. at Oakwood Avenue when a 2015 Chevrolet Suburban driven by a... Read More.

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Sheriff promotes Ramirez to rank of Patrol Sergeant

Wednesday, March 29 by Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. is pleased to announce the promotion of Corporal Riley Ramirez to the rank of Sergeant in the Uniformed Patrol Division. "Sergeant Ramirez has consistently demonstrated strong dedication, hard work, and exemplary leadership skills in the Uniformed Patrol Division" said... Read More.

Suspect arrested after firing shot at a Pine Bluff Police Officer

Wednesday, March 29 by Staff

UPDATE 8:10 PM: Pine Bluff Police Department Public Information Officer Lt. David DeFoor has provided the following statement to Deltaplex News regarding a suspect firing a shot at a Pine Bluff Police Officer. The name of the suspect arrested in the incident has not been... Read More.

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Simmons Bank celebrates grand opening of new branch in White Hall

Wednesday, March 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

Simmons Bank recently celebrated its 120-year anniversary and on Wednesday held a grand opening ceremony for a new financial center in White Hall located at 1305 Robin Road. In a recent press release, Simmons Bank announced that construction began on the 4,700-square-foot branch in... Read More.

Cleveland County Jury finds man guilty for shooting “Johnny Cash” water tower in Kingsland

Wednesday, March 29 by Staff

A Cleveland County Jury found Timothy Sled guilty on a felony charge of impairing the operation of a vital public facility as well as first-degree criminal mischief after he was accused of shooting a hole in a water tower honoring Johnny Cash in Kingsland. The hole... Read More.

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