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$20,000 bond set for man accused of breaking into fire station

Thursday, February 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Thursday for a Jefferson County man accused of breaking into a fire station on Wednesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Joseph Ray Chowning, 60, with breaking... Read More.

Fire at vacant Pines Mall under investigation

Thursday, February 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

A fire of unknown origin caused significant damage to an area of the Pines Mall early Thursday morning. Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell told Deltaplex News that firefighters responded to the mall at about 1:30 a.m. Oldies 101.3 morning show host Greg... Read More.

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Pines Mall catches fire overnight; Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services investigating cause

Thursday, February 10 by Staff

An overnight fire at the Pines Mall is under investigation by Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services. Fire Chief Shauwn Howell tells Deltaplex News that his department responded to the fire around 1:30 a.m. Howell also stated that there is heavy fire and smoke damage on... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department identifies victim from Wednesday night homicide

Wednesday, February 9 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead. Shortly before 7:30 p.m. officers responded to 103 Park Place in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived they found a male inside a white Dodge Challenger. The car was parked... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson discusses audit investigation

Wednesday, February 9 by Staff

Results of a state audit of Jefferson County released last year raised questions about money spent to sanitize county buildings. That work was directed by the County Judge’s Office and on Wednesday, County Judge Gerald Robinson was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning... Read More.

Drugs and cash seized by Tri-County Drug Task Force

Wednesday, February 9 by Staff

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on February 8, 2022, Tri-County Drug Task Force Sergeant Courtney Kelly and Investigator Joseph O'Neal were patrolling in the area of West 28th Ave and Fir Street in Pine Bluff when they saw a black male who was later identified... Read More.

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Two teen suspects to be held without bond after murder caught on video

Wednesday, February 9 by Staff

By Ray King Two suspects accused of murder in the Feb. 2 shooting death of a Pine Bluff teenager made their first court appearance Wednesday and will be held without bond. Jabari Smith, 19, and Malik Shorter, 14, were taken into custody in connection with the... Read More.

Cliff Gibson of Monticello to Chair UA Board

Wednesday, February 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas elected new officers at its Jan. 26-27 regular meeting, and C.C. “Cliff” Gibson III, of Monticello, will serve as chairman of the 10-member board for the upcoming year. Gibson, other officers, and members of a new... Read More.

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Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt says discrepancies found in local census numbers

Wednesday, February 9 by Staff

Winter weather struck the Deltaplex area late last week causing local government entities to have to put in some extra work to ensure things could run as smooth as possible. Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt recently spoke with Deltaplex News to discuss how his county... Read More.

New White Hall Superintendent Gary Williams discusses early goals for the district

Tuesday, February 8 by Staff

Gary Williams, the new Superintendent for the White Hall School District, attended Tuesday night’s school board meeting to observe how the board conducts business. Following the meeting he spoke with Deltaplex News to discuss what made him interested in the job once current Superintendent Doug... Read More.

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White Hall School Board votes to move grades 6-12 to eight period days in the 2022-23 school year

Tuesday, February 8 by Staff

The White Hall School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to expand to an eight period day for grades 6-12 starting in the 2022-23 school year. School days will begin at 8:30 a.m. before being dismissed at 3:35 p.m. with the new decision. Class periods will... Read More.

Dr. Steven Bloomberg discusses how a 4-day school week could affect students

Tuesday, February 8 by Staff

The Poyen School District in Grant County recently announced they are switch to a 4-day week and the Pine Bluff School District is reportedly seeing feedback on adopting a similar schedule. On Tuesday, Dr. Steven Bloomberg, President of Southeast Arkansas College was a guest on... Read More.

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