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Pine Bluff City Council approves ordinance allowing elected official landlords to receive federal money for tenants

Tuesday, January 19 by Greg

By Ray KingThe Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance which will allow members of the council or municipal employees to receive money from a Federal Fund administered by the state if they are landlords of rental property.Larry Matthews, director of the... Read More.

Bond set for Jefferson County man on drug charge

Tuesday, January 19 by Greg

A $5,000 cash only bond was set Tuesday for a Jefferson County man who was arrested on drug related charges Sunday after a White Hall Police officer recognized the man and knew he had a suspended driver’s license.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after he allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend

Tuesday, January 19 by Greg

A Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after he allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend.During a court hearing Tuesday, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson described the circumstances that led to the arrest of 23-year-old Tyran Simmons.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set a $10,000... Read More.

Man arrested after alleged assault with handguns

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man was arrested in Monday night after he allegedly pointed a gun at two people and threatened to kill them.Willie Word, 72, was taken into custody after police were sent to a residence in the 500 block of Park... Read More.

Bond set in shooting incident

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $75,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting two people during an altercation of Jan. 15.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Calvin Watts, 53, with... Read More.

Governor, health secretary get COVID vaccine shots

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Health Dr. José R. Romero received their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine during a televised event Monday.Hutchinson, a 70-year-old Republican, said he was being vaccinated in public to show state residents that the shot is a... Read More.

Pine Bluff Mayor in favor of consolidating all three city schools

Tuesday, January 19 by Staff

By Ray KingPine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Monday voiced her support for the consolidation of all three school districts in Pine Bluff into one.Washington, a retired educator, was asked about the recent order by the State Education Department that annexed the Dollarway School... Read More.

Arkansas set to expand COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Monday, January 18 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday will expand its distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to teachers and people aged 70 or older. Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is 70, is set to get his first dose of the vaccine Monday afternoon. On Sunday, Arkansas reported... Read More.

More students returning to in-person classes at Watson Chapel

Monday, January 18 by Staff

By Ray KingRetiring Watson Chapel School District Superintendent Dr. Jerry Guess said Friday that some of the students who chose to attend classes virtually during the first semester are coming back for-in person instruction.Guess said the parents of a lot of those students who... Read More.

Washington: Volunteer clean up efforts continue Monday in Pine Bluff

Monday, January 18 by Staff

By Ray KingAfter conducting clean-up activities on the west side of Pine Bluff on Saturday, Mayor Shirley Washington led volunteers as they continued the effort Monday as a part of the Martin Luther King Jr. day of service.Washington told Deltaplex News the effort Monday... Read More.

State to expand COVID Vaccinations

Monday, January 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday will expand its distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to teachers and people aged 70 or older.Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is 70, is set to get his first dose of the vaccine Monday afternoon.On Sunday, Arkansas reported 976... Read More.

Former Jefferson County Sheriff Edward Lewis “Boe” Fontaine has passed away

Sunday, January 17 by Staff

Former Jefferson County Sheriff Edward Lewis "Boe" Fontaine has passed away.Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed Fontaine’s death to Deltaplex News Sunday evening.Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson replaced Fontaine after he was elected as Sheriff in 2006. Robinson gave Deltaplex News a brief statement... Read More.

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