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Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Young discusses his goals as Sheriff and new jail operations

Wednesday, January 4 by Staff

Lincoln County has a new Sheriff in former Star City Police Chief Steve Young. Young, who is a law enforcement veteran, was sworn in earlier this week. He spoke with Deltaplex News on Tuesday saying that some of his first actions as Sheriff has been... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council holds first meeting of the year; Swears in newly elected members

Tuesday, January 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council held its first monthly meeting of the year Tuesday at the Convention Center where they swore in the newly elected Council Members along with the City Attorney and returning elected members. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by Pine Bluff District... Read More.

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Rep. Bruce Westerman issues statement on Speaker vote

Tuesday, January 3 by Greg

Today, the House of Representatives took a series of votes to elect the next Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The House recessed until January 4th without choosing a Speaker. Representative Westerman issued the following statement in response: “While I am frustrated that the... Read More.

Lincoln County Judge and Sheriff discuss flooding that shut down multiple county roads and highways

Tuesday, January 3 by Staff

Lincoln County residents woke up Tuesday morning to several highways within the county being shut down due to flooding following overnight storms. US Highway 425 and State Highways 54, 83, 114, and 199 all saw closures due to the flooding. Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn... Read More.

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Detainee sets fire in single-man cell at Dub Brassell Detention Center

Tuesday, January 3 by Staff

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services responded to a fire inside of the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center Tuesday afternoon after a detainee in a single-man cell unit set fire to legal documents within his cell. Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. spoke with Deltaplex News following... Read More.

ASC Potpourri 2022 Gala exceeds fundraising goal

Tuesday, January 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas hosted its gala fundraiser at The ARTSpace on Main on Saturday, Dec. 3. It was the long-awaited return of the biennial event following a four-year hiatus. (Potpourri 2020 was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.) Proceeds from... Read More.

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Unidentified man killed in two vehicle accident

Tuesday, January 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

An unidentified man was killed and two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Chicot County in the early morning hours of Jan 2nd. According to a preliminary report from the State Police, Eliceo Luna Perez was traveling west in a 2011 Dodge Caravan... Read More.

Pine Bluff woman arrested after allegedly stabbing boyfriend

Tuesday, January 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

A $25,000 bond was set for a Pine Bluff woman accused of being involved in an altercation that led to her stabbing her boyfriend. Jefferson County District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Ruby Bailey, 43, with... Read More.

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$25,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man and son accused of burglary and battery

Tuesday, January 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

A Pine Bluff man and his son were arrested for residential burglary after they both entered another family's home and engaged in a dispute on December 30th. Deputy Prosecutor Joe West read an affidavit from Investigator Harper of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and explained... Read More.

Flooding closes highways in Jefferson, Arkansas, Cleveland and Lincoln Counties

Tuesday, January 3 by Staff

Excessive amounts of rain overnight have forced the closing of U.S. Highway 424, State Highway 114, and State Highway 83 in Lincoln County according to iDrive Arkansas. A 12.46 mile stretch of U.S. Highway 425 is closed in both directions north of Yorktown, while an... Read More.

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One killed, two hurt in Jefferson County accident

Sunday, January 1 by Ray King

A Mississippi man was killed and two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Jefferson County Saturday morning. According to a preliminary report from the State Police, Dawson Lawler, 22, of Lumberton, Miss., was southbound on Arkansas Highway 88 north of Rob Roy Road... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for man accused of stealing wallet of Jefferson Regional nurse

Friday, December 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 64-year-old man described as a “career criminal” was arrested Thursday after he allegedly stole a wallet from a nurse at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Ricky Cogswell was identified from security video at the hospital, Deputy Prosecutor Maxie Kizer said during a court hearing... Read More.

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