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Police identify homicide victim

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Police have identified the victim of the city’s first homicide of 2021 as 54-year-old Larry Williams of Pine Bluff.The body of Williams was found outside a residence in the 1200 block of West 29th Avenue Thursday after police responded to a report... Read More.

Covid cases drop as 25 new deaths reported

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — On Thursday, Arkansas reported 25 more deaths from the coronavirus as the state’s hospitalizations from the virus continued to drop.The Arkansas Department of Health said the state’s COVID-19 deaths now total 5,199, while its hospitalizations dropped by 23 to... Read More.

Possible Homicide as body found on 29th and Linden (Updated)

Thursday, February 11 by Greg

Update 3:59 pmPine Bluff Police are investigating the first homicide of 2021. The body of a currently unidentified black male was found at 29th Avenue and Linden street.after police received a call at 12:14 pm. Deputy coroner Eric Belcher pronounced the victim dead at... Read More.

Entergy reported today on the current winter storms in Pine Bluff

Thursday, February 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

Entergy reported today on the current winter storms in Pine Bluff as light freezing rain or freezing drizzle that will impact the state through the earlier afternoon with ice accumulations in the central and eastern parts of Arkansas. This type of weather can create problems... Read More.

The Pine Bluff Street Department is working to clear icy road conditions

Thursday, February 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By: Deseray McKinzyDue to current weather conditions, the Pine Bluff Street Department has been working diligently since yesterday evening spreading checmicals on the roads so that they are safe for residents to travel. Rick Rhoden, the director of the Pine Street Department spoke about current... Read More.

State Senate Bans Flowers from Panels for Three Days

Thursday, February 11 by Staff

(AP) An Arkansas state senator on Wednesday was suspended from serving on two committees for three days because she called a colleague a name during a debate over a failed resolution. The Arkansas Senate voted 25-4 to forfeit Democratic state Sen. Stephanie Flowers’ privileges on... Read More.

Black History Month in Pine Bluff and what it means to residents

Thursday, February 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyBlack History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and it is a time to recognize African Americans' central role in U.S. History. Historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the study of... Read More.

Jefferson County has received just over $1.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Wednesday, February 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County has received just over $1.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for damage homes in the county sustained during flooding on the Arkansas River in 2019. The following is one of two stories dealing with those grants,... Read More.

Jefferson County Courthouse closed Thursday

Wednesday, February 10 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Courthouse will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 11th due to inclement weather. Please check the county website (JeffersonCountyAR.gov) for weather-related updates.

Disagreement between the City of England and Emergency Ambulance Service Inc., (EASI) resolved

Wednesday, February 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A disagreement between the City of England and Emergency Ambulance Service Inc., (EASI) has been resolved and service to the city and surrounding area will continue. Wednesday morning, John Bishop, the CEO of EASI told Deltaplex News that the issue was resolved following... Read More.

$7,500 cash only bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly threatened his wife with a weapon

Wednesday, February 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $7,500 cash only bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man currently on probation who allegedly threatened his wife and pointed a gun at her. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

Alabama man arrested for allegedly robbing Walmart in Jefferson County

Wednesday, February 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An Alabama man who told police he was trying to feed his family when he was arrested for robbery Monday. Andrew Singleton, 33, was taken into custody after he allegedly pushed two Wal Mart employees who tried to stop him and two other... Read More.

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