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Victim identified in Wednesday night homicide

Wednesday, February 2 by Staff

UPDATE 11:45 P.M. The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one teenager dead. Shortly before 9:30 p.m. officers responded to 5006 Hoover in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival they found a juvenile male under the carport with an apparent gunshot wound.... Read More.

Candidate development institute switched to zoom because of possible inclement weather

Wednesday, February 2 by Ray King

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the Candidate Development Institute’s (CDI) crash course that had been scheduled for Thursday at 5:30 p.m. has been switched from an in-person forum to a virtual forum. The CDI course “highlights the do’s and don’t of running a... Read More.

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Four White Hall Bulldogs sign National Letters of Intent

Wednesday, February 2 by Staff

Four members of the White Hall Bulldog football team signed National Letters of Intent Wednesday morning to play college football. Deltaplex News was able to attend their signing day ceremony and get each of their thoughts on signing to play college football. TK Walker, an All-Conference... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department to get more aggressive against gun crimes; School threats

Wednesday, February 2 by Staff

Pine Bluff Police are getting more aggressive in their efforts to get guns off the street, according to interim police chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday, Franklin was asked if the department had “kicked it up.” He was asked specifically... Read More.

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$25,000 bond set for White Hall man accused of hitting his wife

Wednesday, February 2 by Staff

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a White Hall man who allegedly hit his wife causing injuries on Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Julius Johnson, 44, with second offense... Read More.

Winter storm forecast

Wednesday, February 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

A cold front is surging south through Arkansas. The entire state is under some type of winter weather advisory or warning. Plan on dangerous travel conditions and possible power outages. At his weekly news briefing Wednesday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the state should be prepared... Read More.

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Governor releases sources of travel expenses

Wednesday, February 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has reported that outside groups paid for more than $32,000 of his travel expenses outside the state last year. Hutchinson reported the trips on his annual statement of financial interest filed last week. Monday was the... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court members discuss recommendations for jail upgrades

Tuesday, February 1 by Staff

By Ray King Two committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday recommended spending more than $273.000 of American Rescue Funds money for health and security updates at the adult jail. Both the Public Safety and Finance Committees of the county’s legislative body voted to... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teenager

Tuesday, February 1 by Staff

UAPB to Hold Landowner Outreach Meeting on Estate Planning Feb. 8

Tuesday, February 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program will host a virtual landowner outreach meeting Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Intended for small and socially disadvantaged farmers, forest landowners, and rural homeowners, the meeting will cover the... Read More.

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County Judge, Quorum Court members named in FOIA lawsuit

Tuesday, February 1 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Jefferson Count Quorum Court have been sued by an attorney in Paragould under provisions of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Kimberly B. Dale said that her requests to Robinson and members of the... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for second suspect in alleged shootings

Tuesday, February 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A second suspect who was allegedly seen on video firing shots at houses from a vehicle made his first appearance in court Tuesday. Akyell Madison, 16, was one of four individuals taken into custody after police stopped the vehicle they were in on... Read More.

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