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Supreme Court says Dennis ruling correct in prison appeal

Thursday, March 10 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she dismissed a petition by an inmate who claimed that his prison sentence was illegal. John Irving Rawls, 29, is currently serving a 25-year-sentence at the Tucker Unit... Read More.

Lanette R. Frazier discusses reasons for running for Pine Bluff City Council Third Ward seat

Thursday, March 10 by Staff

One of the two candidates seeking to unseat Third Ward Pine Bluff City Council Member Ivan Whitfield was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Thursday to talk about herself and her platform. Lanette R. Frazier is a minister in the African-Methodist-Episcopal Church and... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man arrested for allegedly shooting two people

Thursday, March 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on parole turned himself into police Tuesday after he was identified by three victims of a shooting. George Austin, 37, has what Deputy Prosecutor Shana Alexander described as an “extensive criminal history” with five or six prior convictions... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Member Joni Alexander asks for regulation dealing with campaign signs be changed

Wednesday, March 9 by Staff

With campaign season for local offices in full swing, Pine Bluff City Council Member Joni Alexander on Wednesday is asking that a regulation dealing with campaign signs be changed. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Alexander said she is working with Council Member Bruce... Read More.

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Jefferson County 4-H receives grant from National 4-H Council

Wednesday, March 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County 4-H, along with several other counties and the state recently received a grant from the National 4-H Council and on Wednesday, Pia Woods, the Executive Director of 4-H for the county told Deltaplex News what the grant is for. Woods and Leslie Dorn,... Read More.

White Hall man killed in March 3 accident

Wednesday, March 9 by Staff

A White Hall man was killed in an accident on March 3, 2022 on Claud Road in Jefferson County. According to a report from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office 25-year-old Daniel Gray was traveling north on Claud Road in a 2022 GMC Sierra when he... Read More.

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UAM student among 11 chosen for Cooperative Extension Service internship

Wednesday, March 9 by Staff

After nearly a 20-year absence, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service is bringing back its college internship program. One of the 11 students chosen to participate in the 2022 program is Rayvin Callaway, a University of Arkansas at Monticello... Read More.

$100,000 cash bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of having sex with a minor

Wednesday, March 9 by Staff

By Ray King A $100,000 cash only bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of having sex with a minor. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Marcus Hadley, 19, with rape and... Read More.

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Woman arrested for allegedly leaving kids in car at Saracen Casino

Wednesday, March 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Sheridan woman was arrested Tuesday after she allegedly admitted leaving two children in a parked car while she was in the Saracen Casino. Whitley Pearce, 33, was taken into custody after police were notified about the children by casino security. Reading from a... Read More.

Jefferson County Road Department hours of operation to change

Wednesday, March 9 by Staff

The hours of operation for the Jefferson County Road Department will change beginning Wednesday, March 16, 2022, according to Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson. The Road Department will work three 12-hour days. Workers will work a half day on day four with no road work... Read More.

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White Hall School Board votes to expel student; purchase two new school buses

Tuesday, March 8 by Staff

The White Hall School Board voted Tuesday night to expel a student after the student showed up on campus for track practice with an airsoft pistol that he began shooting other students with. Superintendent Doug Dorris spoke with Deltaplex News to discuss the expulsion and... Read More.

Judge Gerald Robinson discusses new health unit and coroners office

Tuesday, March 8 by Staff

By Ray King On Monday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson, other elected officials and members of the public gathered to cut the ribbon on two new county buildings, the Dr. Josetta E. Wilkins Health Center and the U.S. Brown Coroner’s Office. On Tuesday, Robinson was a... Read More.

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