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Victim identified in Saturday night homicide

Tuesday, March 29 by Staff

UPDATE MARCH 29 Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley has identified Saturday’s homicide victim as 32-year-old Terrance Brady. Brady was pronounced deceased by Deputy Coroner April Davis at 12:10 a.m. ORIGINAL POST On March 26 at about 11:30 p.m. officers responded to a residence at 720 West 26th... Read More.

Congressional candidate injured in plane mishap

Tuesday, March 29 by Ray King

CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man who is challenging U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford in the Republican primary this spring suffered a broken back and other injuries when he crashed his single-engine airplane last week. Jody Shackelford told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that he was trying... Read More.

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UAPB to offer new non-thesis Graduate Degree Programs in Fall 2022

Tuesday, March 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

New non-thesis graduate degree programs in agricultural regulations and aquaculture and fisheries will be offered in the fall semester at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences, Dr. Bruce W. McGowan, interim dean/director for the School, said. “We... Read More.

26 Star City students’ artwork included in regional art show

Tuesday, March 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

Twenty-six Star City School District students from Jimmy Brown Elementary School and Star City High School have their artwork included in the 2022 Arkansas Art Educators Southeast Regional Art Show at the University of Arkansas at Monticello sponsored by the Arkansas Art Educators Association. The... Read More.

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Two suspects in custody following Monday homicide in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, March 29 by Staff

By Ray King Two suspects are in custody as a result of a police investigation into the shooting death of a juvenile Monday afternoon. Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr., told Deltaplex News about the arrests when he appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show... Read More.

Monticello man killed Monday in traffic accident

Tuesday, March 29 by Ray King

A Monticello man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in rural Drew County Monday afternoon. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Clifton D. Waldrup, 47, was southbound on Arkansas Highway 293 when a 2014 Dodge Ram that was also southbound struck... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department investigating Monday homicide at 28th and Elm

Monday, March 28 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead. Shortly after 1:00 p.m. officers responded to the area of 28th and Elm in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived they found a male shooting victim at 28th and Elm. The... Read More.

Carlton Saffa discusses progress on Bet Saracen smartphone app

Monday, March 28 by Staff

Patrons of the Saracen Casino have been asking for several weeks about a sports app that will permit on-line betting on sporting events and Carlton Saffa, Chief Marketing Officer for the Casino was asked Friday about the progress of that app. Saffa appeared on the... Read More.

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Relief grants helped small businesses thrive/survive during pandemic

Monday, March 28 by Staff

At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, local businesses were forced to close or significantly reduce operations for long stretches of time and experienced much hardship through no fault of their own. Multiple small businesses in Pine Bluff received $275,000 in financial relief through... Read More.

Port City Blues Society to host year-long concert series

Monday, March 28 by Staff

Roscoe Willis, President of The Port City Blues Society, recently announced the organization has been working in collaboration with local community pillars, MK Distributors and RJ's Grill & Bar, to host monthly, live blues concerts on the first Saturday of each month in downtown... Read More.

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$25,000 cash only bond set for Jefferson County woman accused of breaking and entering

Monday, March 28 by Staff

By Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County woman accused of breaking into a trailer and trying to take several items. The woman, Candice King, 42, also allegedly had methamphetamine in her possession at the time, Deputy Prosecutor Micha... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after he was allegedly involved in an armed rolling disturbance

Monday, March 28 by Staff

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Saturday after he was allegedly involved in an armed rolling disturbance on Hazel Street. Chadrick Hawkins, 36, was taken into custody after police were directed to the parking lot of church at 26th Avenue and Hazel Street. During a... Read More.

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