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Barbara Warren out as Pine Bluff Superintendent

Tuesday, December 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

Deltaplex News has confirmed that Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Barbara Warren is out as Superintendent of the district. It is not clear if she was fired or stepped down. She will be replaced by Jennifer Barbaree in January 2023. Barbaree has been a... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for woman accused of altercation; drug and firearm possession

Tuesday, December 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

A $10,000 bond was set for a Pine Bluff woman Tuesday after police were called to a domestic disturbance at her mother's home. Reading from an affidavit by Sgt Terry Wingard and Nathan Gines from the tri-county task force, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West said that... Read More.

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Alexander addresses budget concerns among the council

Tuesday, December 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council held its last regular meeting of the year Monday, mostly addressing budget concerns that were presented in the meeting prior. Mayor Shirley Washington vetoed resolutions increasing the pay of part-time police officers and paying a bonus to all city... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council fails to garner enough votes to overturn Mayor’s veto

Monday, December 19 by Staff

A veto by Mayor Shirley Washington of a resolution that would have increased the pay of part-time police officers and provided a bonus to all city employees was upheld by the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night by a vote of 5-3. Six votes were... Read More.

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UAPB Breaks Ground on $33 Million Student Engagement Center

Monday, December 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Friday, Dec. 16, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and University of Arkansas System leadership hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the university’s new Student Engagement Center. The $33 million, approximately 62,000-sq. ft. The Center will become a hub for campus and... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for man accused of fleeing accident and police traffic stop

Monday, December 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff who was arrested after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident with injury and fleeing Pine Bluff Police officers. Reading from a probable cause affidavit from Detective Jason Boykin Deputy Prosecutor Joe West said that... Read More.

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Deltaplex area school district Winter Break dates

Monday, December 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

As the Christmas and New Year holidays approach the districts across the Deltaplex are letting students out for their winter break. Here's a list of those dates: Watson Chapel School District: Dec 21st- Jan 3rd Pine Bluff School District: Dec 19th- Jan 2nd White Hall School District:... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley talks King Cotton Holiday Classic; Marriott hotel

Monday, December 19 by Staff

The annual King Cotton Holiday Classic basketball tournament is less than two weeks away and on Friday, Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff, who was responsible for bringing the tournament back was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Watley said... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses the 2023 budget for the Sheriff’s Office

Monday, December 19 by Staff

Last Monday, the Jefferson County Quorum Court approved a just over $35 million budget for 2023 by a vote of 12 to 1. Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday and was asked about the budget for his... Read More.

JCSO Sgt. Jimmy F. “Bo” Hudson, Jr. honored with retired DEA Credentials

Sunday, December 18 by Staff

As drug trafficking increased nationwide, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recognized the need for cooperation and coordination of drug enforcement efforts with their state and local counterparts. Among other things, this cooperation provided several advantages to all participating agencies, including DEA's ability to... Read More.

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Arts and Science Center to feature Miracle on Main this Saturday

Friday, December 16 by Staff

Downtown will come alive with holiday spirit this Saturday. Lindsay Collins with the Arts and Science Center joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about Miracle on Main. Collins said they are trying to recreate the old time variety show. She also set the stage... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO discusses groundbreaking for a new Go Cart track and Family Fun Park

Friday, December 16 by Staff

On Thursday, ground was officially broken for the Go Cart track and Family Fun Park on the site of the former Admiral Benbow Inn on East Harding Avenue. That was the first of three ground breaking events held by Go Forward Pine Bluff, the City... Read More.

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