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Monticello Cit Council approves grant and legislation to benefit Weyerhaeuser

Friday, December 27 by Ray King

At its final meeting of 2024, the Monticello City Council approved legislation which will benefit the Weyerhaeuser NR Company.A grant of $300,000 was made to the Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Authority to build a new water well that is needed to sustain the Weyerhaeuser facility.A... Read More.

Federal judge rejects state law on challenging library books

Friday, December 27 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors.U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks found that elements of the law are unconstitutional.“I... Read More.

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Sheridan City Council to vote on rate hikes for water and sewer rates

Friday, December 27 by Ray King

Water and sewer rates for Sheridan residents are going up next year, after a vote by the Sheridan City Council at its most recent meeting.The third and final vote on the new rates will take place at the council’s Jan. 7, 2025 meeting at... Read More.

Cleveland Count unemployment rate near 10-year low

Friday, December 27 by Ray King

The unemployment rate for Cleveland County is one of the lowest in 10 years but the number of people working is also reported to be declining.According to the Cleveland County Herald, the unemployment rate for October was 3.2 percent, that matches the rate for... Read More.

Gerald Robinson discusses audit concerns

Thursday, December 26 by Deltaplex Staff

A special prosecutor has been appointed to investigate Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson after a meeting of the Arkansas Legislative Audit Committee earlier this month.The committee referred several violations to Attorney General Tim Griffin for investigation, after initially voting to defer the Jefferson County... Read More.

Crutchfield Calls the Hogs

Wednesday, December 25 by Luke Matheson

Courtney Crutchfield, a Pine Bluff native and former Missouri wide receiver, has signed with Arkansas. He entered the transfer portal last Friday after announcing his decision the day before.Crutchfield, a 6-foot-2, 188-pound receiver, redshirted this season at Missouri. During his senior year at Pine... Read More.

Jefferson County budget stalemate discussed by Judge Gerald Robinson

Tuesday, December 24 by Deltaplex Staff

After several attempts to pass a budget for 2025, including a special meeting Monday night, the Jefferson County Quorum Court failed in its duty and on Tuesday, County Judge Gerald Robinson talked about that on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show.Robinson went on to say... Read More.

A $2.5k bond was set for a WH student being charged with terrorisitic threatening

Tuesday, December 24 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Friday for a White Hall High School student who allegedly threatened a teacher at the school Tuesday. Hasahne Summerville, 18, will have to post a $2,500 bond to be released from the adult detention center after Jefferson County... Read More.

Two Maumelle 911 operators arrested on CASM charges

Monday, December 23 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies, has arrested two men on charges related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM).The first of two arrests stemmed from a cyber tip provided by the National Center for... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police investigating shooting at Naylor Trailer Park

Monday, December 23 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a shooting investigation at Naylor Trailer Park in the Watson Chapel area.Sources tell Deltaplex News that a male victim was found at the scene.We will have more information on this shooting as it... Read More.

A $2.5k bond was set for a PB teenager being charged with aggravated residential burglary

Monday, December 23 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff teenager who allegedly kicked in the door of a house where his siblings and mother lived Wednesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

A $10K bond was set for a woman accused of not scanning items

Monday, December 23 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of not scanning items while working at a cash register at Lowe’s. La’Paris Harris, 22, allegedly admitted she had not scanned items “3 or 4 times a week” and prosecutors said... Read More.

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