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Supreme Court rejects inmate request for evidence testing

Thursday, September 22 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she denied a petition from a prison inmate who wanted evidence from his case to be scientifically tested. Stanley Norton Mahmoud, 51, pleaded guilty to residential burglary, attempted first-degree murder,... Read More.

Woods explains disagreements about jail money source

Thursday, September 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday, the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted 12-1 to appropriate more than $230,000 to the adult jail for operations, with a large portion of those funds to be used for food and medical supplies. After the vote, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. was critical... Read More.

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Democratic Central Committee elects Bishop-Gaddy as Justice of Peace District 13

Thursday, September 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Democratic Central Committee (DCC) that represents Jefferson County conducted a local emergency convention Wednesday to elect a new candidate for Justice of Peace District 13 due to the resignation of Edward Spears. The DCC Chairman Ted Davis spoke to Deltaplex News explaining that he... Read More.

$5,000 bond set for White Hall women for allegedly fighting pregnant sister

Thursday, September 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A White Hall woman was arrested Wednesday after allegedly getting into a physical altercation with her pregnant sister. Jianne Watson, 19, was taken into custody after police were sent to a reported domestic disturbance in the 6100 block of Parker Street at 4:31... Read More.

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$25,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of three counts of drug possession

Thursday, September 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 cash-only bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man on drug-related charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Patrick Stribling, 38, with three counts of possession of a controlled... Read More.

County Judge talks jail money

Wednesday, September 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday night, the Jefferson County Quorum Court, during a special called meeting approved a more than $230,000 appropriation for the adult jail. A large part of that appropriation will be used to pay for food and medicine, according to a request from Sheriff Lafayette... Read More.

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Grant County Fair and Rodeo set for this week

Wednesday, September 21 by Staff

The Grant County Fair is up and running in Sheridan through Saturday. Michael Michael from the fair joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to run through the exciting schedule. The Grant County Fair Rodeo is always a highlight. As work continues on the new rodeo arena,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Salvation Army Angel Tree Adoption Initiative is now accepting applications

Wednesday, September 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jason Perdieu of the Pine Bluff Salvation Army joined 1013 Oldies Morning Show with Leslie Dorn from United Way to discuss an important time of the year to give back to the children in Pine Bluff. The Salvation Army receives Christmas donations for the... Read More.

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Appeals Court agrees on ruling dealing with mall theater owners

Wednesday, September 21 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday affirmed an order by Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt Jr., that dissolved an injunction preventing the owners of the Pines Mall from evicting the owners of the movie theater at the mall. Rain Investments LLC, DBA Saracen Cinema 8... Read More.

Motorcycle crash kills Hampton man

Wednesday, September 21 by Ray King

A 51-year-old Hampton man was killed Tuesday when the4 motorcycle he was riding left the roadway and hit a tree in Bradley County. According to a preliminary report, Jonathan Ferrell, 51, was eastbound on Bradley County Road 16 when he failed to negotiate a curve... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court approves funds for adult jail

Tuesday, September 20 by Staff

By Ray King By a vote of 12-1, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday approved an ordinance to provide money to operate the adult jail. With Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll casting the only no vote, the county’s legislative body approved transferring nearly $231,000... Read More.

URA commissioners approve several items in monthly meeting

Tuesday, September 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency is moving forward with its housing and development plans for its current properties. In their regular monthly meeting for September, the commissioners were called to make action on several topics on their agenda. In reference to housing, Faye Jones... Read More.

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