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Pine Bluff Police Department investigating officer involved shooting

Wednesday, October 26 by Staff

7:36 pm Update from PBPD : On October 26, 2022, just before 5:00 PM, Detectives with the Pine Bluff Police Department went to 2809 S. Camden, ImmunoTek Plasma Center, to attempt to locate a wanted person. The suspect was came out of the business and... Read More.

PBPD Chief evaluates her performance and talks her focus for the department

Wednesday, October 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson has been on the job for just over three months and during a recent interview on the Oldies 1013 morning show, she was asked how she would evaluate her performance and that of the department. Richardson went on to... Read More.

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Fire crews contain Rayhan Road fire

Wednesday, October 26 by Staff

UPDATE 3:50 P.M.: Forestry Division Director Joe Fox tells Deltaplex News that the fire near Rayhan Road has been contained and an additional 60 acres have burned in addition to the original 175 acres burned Monday. No homes or property were damaged in today’s fire,... Read More.

Red Cross discusses Florida hurricane

Wednesday, October 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

Lori Arnold is the Executive Director of the Greater Arkansas American Red Cross and a trained disaster responder. On Wednesday, Leslie Dorn, the Executive Director of the United Way for Southeast Arkansas was a guest on the Oldies 1013 and arranged or Arnold to call... Read More.

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Bond set for man accused of holding woman hostage

Wednesday, October 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of refusing to let a female out of his car and choking her. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Terrance... Read More.

Investigation continues into Sunday morning fatal accident in White Hall

Tuesday, October 25 by Staff

The investigation into Sunday morning's fatal accident at Exit 32 in White Hall is still ongoing according to Arkansas State Police Spokesman Bill Sadler. Sadler tells Deltaplex News that the accident was reported at 4:25 a.m. Sunday morning when the Arkansas State Police was notified... Read More.

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Shooting Death related to Domestic Incident Leaves Warren Man Dead

Tuesday, October 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Monticello Police Department is investigating the Saturday shooting death of a Warren man that occurred at a trailer park on Winchester Road. MPD Officers responded to shots fired call Saturday and found Jkyron Marquis Hines, age 25, deceased outside of a residence. Arrested in this... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Hospital to host “Pretty in Pink” luncheon; 5K Run-walk

Tuesday, October 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as it comes to a close, Jefferson Regional Hospital has scheduled a couple of events to raise money for the breast center. The first of those, the “Pretty in Pink” luncheon will take place Wednesday at the Pine Bluff... Read More.

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Lincoln County judge discusses marijuana money

Tuesday, October 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

During a previous interview on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest talked about money the county was due to receive as a result of a legal marijuana grow facility in the county. He said he learned that the facility... Read More.

Appeals Court tosses part of redistricting lawsuit

Tuesday, October 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A three-judge panel on Monday dismissed part of a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ new U.S. House map, which split the Little Rock area among three congressional districts. The federal panel tossed some of the constitutional claims in the lawsuit challenging the... Read More.

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Forestry Commission Spokesperson provides update on Monday’s wildfires

Tuesday, October 25 by Staff

UPDATE 12:55 PM: Arkansas Forestry Commission Spokesperson Amy Lyman tells Deltaplex News that the wildfire near Ramick Road was contained at approximately 2:30 a.m., and burned approximately 175 acres. No homes or other structures were damaged by the fire. ORIGINAL STORY: The Highway 15 South Fire Department... Read More.

Watson Chapel Fire Department fighting wildfire

Monday, October 24 by Staff

The Watson Chapel Fire Department is fighting a wildfire in the area of South Ramick Road. Social media rumors are circulating stating an evacuation order is in place. The Watson Chapel Fire Department has dispelled the rumor on their Facebook page: ”As of right now... Read More.

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