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Council approves budget adjustments and sign-on bonuses for public safety

Tuesday, February 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council held its monthly meeting of February Tuesday, featuring all council members except Steven Mays Sr. During the meeting the council approved items on the agenda involving a budget adjustment, two ordinances, and four resolutions. During the committee reports, proposed ordinances... Read More.

Better Business Bureau of Arkansas warns of tax scams

Tuesday, February 21 by Staff

Now that many Arkansans have collected their tax documents and have begun the process of getting their returns done, the scammers are out in force. Cara Carlin with the Better Business Bureau of Arkansas joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to give some tips. Walker... Read More.

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Pine Bluff woman arrested after accuations of breaking or entering

Tuesday, February 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of breaking into a vacant house over the weekend. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kamora Smith, 40, with breaking... Read More.

Bond set for man accused of being invovled in domestic altercation

Tuesday, February 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A White Hall man was arrested Saturday after an alleged domestic altercation with the mother of his child. Corintheus Stallings, 41, will have to post a $5,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center after Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney... Read More.

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Husband and Wife arrested after alleged accidental shooting

Tuesday, February 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A police investigation into a reported accidental shooting Saturday resulted in the arrest of a husband and wife on gun-related allegations. Walter Urquhart, 49, was taken into custody for being a felon in possession of a firearm, and his wife, Debra Hernandez, 55,... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for man accused of pointing firearm at woman

Tuesday, February 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Sherwood man accused of pointing a handgun at a woman while passing her vehicle on the interstate Monday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

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Woods: How parents raise their kids can make a difference in crime rates

Tuesday, February 21 by Staff

Mass shootings, including the one in Memphis over the weekend was the topic for Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who was asked about them by host Greg Horne. While the number of available guns was one factor, Woods talked about another one. Woods went on to say... Read More.

Little Rock woman killed in Sunday accident

Monday, February 20 by Ray King

A Little Rock woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Pulaski County Sunday morning. According to s preliminary report, Stephanie Lott. 68, was northbound on Stagecoach Road at 8:49 a.m., when she lost control of the 2003 Mazda Tribute she was driving while negotiating... Read More.

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Governor supports bill on increased penalties for fentanyl dealers

Monday, February 20 by Ray King

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders held a press conference on Friday to announce the state's new Drug Czar, Thomas Fisher and to share her support for a bill that would impose harsher punishment for those who traffic fentanyl. Sanders said that isolation imposed by the pandemic... Read More.

Sheriff Woods discusses mass shooting in Memphis

Monday, February 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

Police in Memphis are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and 10 others injured over the weekend. According to a statement, the shootings occurred at two different locations and at least five of the victims are in critical condition at Memphis hospitals. Jefferson County... Read More.

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2 killed, 3 hurt in weekend accidents

Sunday, February 19 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed in a two-vehicle accident at Hazen Friday and one person was killed and three others injured in a one-vehicle accident at Little Rock in the early morning hours Sunday. State Police identified the victim in the accident at Hazen... Read More.

ASP investigating after body found hanging from bridge in Star City

Saturday, February 18 by Staff

A death investigation is underway in Lincoln County after a body was discovered hanging from a bridge earlier this week. Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Young has confirmed to Deltaplex News that a body was found hanging from a bridge in Star City on February 14,... Read More.

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