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Senator John Boozman talks Go Forward Pine Bluff; Pine Bluff Arsenal during Pine Bluff visit

Thursday, August 11 by Staff

U.S. Senator John Boozman paid a visit to Pine Bluff Thursday to talk to civic and political leaders and get a look at some of the things the city has going. Deltaplex News caught up with Boozman and asked him for his thoughts on Go... Read More.

Tax cut package approved as legislature ends session

Thursday, August 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday approved a $500 million tax cut package and adjourned a special session without taking up teacher raises, abortion ban exceptions or other issues Democrats had hoped to add to the agenda. The majority-Republican House and Senate... Read More.

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$10,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of punching and choking his girlfriend

Thursday, August 11 by Staff

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of punching and choking his girlfriend during an altercation. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors haves probable cause to charge Fredrick Hunter, 41, with aggravated... Read More.

$5,500 cash only bond set for White Hall man accused of breaking or entering

Thursday, August 11 by Staff

By Ray King A White Hall man who alleged broke into a parked RV Wednesday will have to post a $5,500 cash only bond to be released form the adult detention center after a court hearing Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond... Read More.

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$3,500 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of Terroristic Threatening

Thursday, August 11 by Staff

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly threatened to kill his girlfriend. Donta Meeks, 38, was taken into custody after police were sent to an apartment in the 600 block of Idaho Street in response to a reported welfare check. Reading... Read More.

Formal charges filed against murder suspect James Dixson; Arrest details provided

Thursday, August 11 by Staff

UPDATE: By: Ray King The second suspect being sought in a July 26 murder was arrested Wednesday and formal charges haves now been filed against him. James Dixson, 42, was located by Pine Bluff Police and Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies and taken to the adult detention center.... Read More.

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Woman killed in Saline County accident

Thursday, August 11 by Ray King

A Benton woman was killed and a man injured in a one-vehicle accident in Saline County Wednesday night. According to a preliminary report, Lynette Lorene Earles, 60, died when the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban she was driving left the roadway on Highway 9 north of Nethercutt... Read More.

Senator Boozman in Pine Bluff Thursday

Thursday, August 11 by Greg

Thursday August 11, 2022 United States Senator John Boozman is in Pine Bluff Thursday to meet with Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington to learn about the progress on the revitalization project Go Forward Pine Bluff. Boozman recently won the Republican primary with out a run... Read More.

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Arkansas lawmakers give first OK to $500M tax cut package

Thursday, August 11 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday approved a $500 million tax cut package over objections from Democrats who questioned its potential impact on the state’s COVID-19 funds and called for action on teacher raises. The majority-Republican House and Senate approved identical bills... Read More.

Former Pine Bluff Alderman Donald Hatchett has passed away

Wednesday, August 10 by Staff

Multiple sources have informed Deltaplex News that former Third award Alderman Donald Hatchett has passed away. Sources indicate he passed away Wednesday evening. Hatchett served as Third Ward Alderman from 2016-2020. Deltaplex News will provide more information on Hatchett’s death and pending arrangements as they become available.

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Sheridan graduate honored with personal ceremony following car accident on graduation night

Wednesday, August 10 by Staff

Sheridan 2022 Senior Mackenzie Morrison was injured in a car crash on her way to the school's Graduation ceremony in May in Little Rock. The school administration made sure she got the experience she earned by staging a graduation ceremony for her at the... Read More.

White Hall man arrested after allegedly injuring elderly father

Wednesday, August 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported domestic disturbance at a house on Highway 104 last week resulted in the arrest of a White Hall man who allegedly injured his elderly father. Jeremy Johnson, 32, was taken into custody after sheriff’s deputies were sent to the 1400 block... Read More.

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