Local News – Page 599 – Deltaplex News

Council Member Alexander addresses recent approved parking ordinance

By Ray King On Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council approved an ordinance to eliminate parking requirements for businesses locating in the downtown area. Councilmember Joni Alexander cast the only no vote and on Tuesday, explained to Deltaplex News why.Prior to the council’s action,... Read More.

Lincoln County judge addresses building a new jail

Tuesday, April 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Lincoln County is in the process of building a new jail and County Judge Buddy Earnest said Tuesday that the sheriff is hiring.Earnest told Deltaplex News that the new jail will have space for 21 men and 21 women and said the... Read More.

Bill to ban sex education programs by Planned Parenthood sent to Governor

Tuesday, April 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers sent legislation to Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday to prevent Planned Parenthood from providing sex education programs in public schools.The Senate voted 27-5 for the measure prohibiting public schools from entering into any transaction with individuals or entities... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council eases downtown parking requirements, waives competitive bidding for police cars

Monday, April 19 by Greg

By Ray KingThe Pine Bluff City Council on Monday voted 7-1 to approves a proposed ordinance that will eliminate parking space requirements in the central business district (downtown).Council member Bruce Lockett explained why the ordinance was created and what it hopes to accomplish.The ordinance... Read More.

Ex-Quapaw Tribal Chairman, Officials Charged over mishandling funds

Monday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Former Quapaw Nation chairman John Berrey and former secretary treasurer Tamara Smiley-Reeves have been hit with criminal charges ranging from attempted embezzlement, conspiracy and abuse of office to improper gifts to tribal officials or employees.. These charges were filed in Quapaw Nation... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for man in alleged stabbing incident

Monday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly cut his girlfriend and later a witness during an altercation Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Timmie Washington,... Read More.

Star City council discusses storm warning sirens

Monday, April 19 by Ray King

The City Council at Star City last week discussed storm warning sirens and Mayor Paul Carter said a service technician from Dallas will come look at the sirens.According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Council member David McCoy said he had checked all the sirens... Read More.

Sheriff’s office in search of porch pirate

Monday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is in search of a suspect who was captured on camera stealing a package off of a resident's porch located on the 6500 block of Silver Fawn Drive in Pine Bluff, AR.The Sheriff's office released a statement... Read More.

Accidents on I-530 claim two lives

Monday, April 19 by Ray King

Two people were killed, and two others injured in separate traffic accidents on Interstate 530, one northbound and the other southbound.According to preliminary reports from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Terry Glass, 36, of Little Rock was killed when he lost control of... Read More.

Governor hopes for more vaccinations

Monday, April 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he hopes the upcoming week is a “big” one for COVID-19 vaccinations.“We’re hoping for a big week for vaccinations this week, and I hope you’ll do your part to help,” Hutchinson said... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after domestic disturbance

Monday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man with a substantial criminal history was arrested Friday after allegedly hitting his former girlfriend, knocking her to the ground, and taking her child. Eugene Farris, 43, was taken into custody after police negotiators talked him out of a residence... Read More.

Pine Bluff and Dollarway Superintendent talks updates for both districts

Monday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King As the school year winds down for the Pine Bluff and Dollarway School Districts, Barbara Warren, who serves as the superintendent of both districts was asked Monday how the districts are doing after a year when COVID forced many changes. Warren spoke to... Read More.

First Previous 595 596 597 598599600 601 602 603 Next Last

Current Weather