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Smith Barber Institution Holds Inaugural Commencement Ceremony

Tuesday, January 25 by Laron Marbley

Smith Barber Institution Holds Inaugural Commencement Ceremony The Smith Barber Institution held its first ever graduation ceremony on Sunday, January 23, at Breath of Life Church in Pine Bluff. Deltaplex Radio's on air personality LaRon Marbley from 99.3fm The Beat was the Master of Ceremony... Read More.

Alliance promotes McNew to Vice-President

Tuesday, January 25 by Ray King

The Alliance Board of Directors announces Nancy Lee McNew as Vice President effective Jan. 1, 2022. McNew started working at the Alliance in 2013 as Events Coordinator and was promoted to Chamber Director and then Vice President of Economic Development in 2019. McNew received... Read More.

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Danny Walker enters First Ward City Council race

Monday, January 24 by Staff

“We have everything we need to promote growth and development,”says Danny Walker, lifelong Pine Bluff resident. “I am offering continued strong leadership based on my background in management and having served 13-plus years of active duty in the military.” Walker is seeking to replace First... Read More.

Hadden-Scott to seek 4th term as city attorney

Monday, January 24 by Ray King

Pine Bluff City Attorney Althea E. Hadden-Scott has announced she will run for a 4th term. Mrs. Hadden-Scott presides over an office which prosecutes cases in the Pine Bluff District Court and Jefferson County Circuit Court, Juvenile Division. Her duties include providing legal advice to... Read More.

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Dumas man arrested on murder allegation

Monday, January 24 by Ray King

A Dumas man is in custody after allegedly shooting two people last week, one of whom died. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Derrick Nixon, 34, was taken to the Dumas City jail where he was held on probable cause of first-degree murder and being... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for man accused of assualting his mother and PB Police Officer

Monday, January 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly assaulted his mother and a police officer during an altercation Sunday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jonathan B.... Read More.

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Jefferson County Courthouse to reopen to workers on Monday

Sunday, January 23 by Staff

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has informed Deltaplex News that the Jefferson County courthouse will reopen on Monday for all workers. The courthouse will remain closed to the public until Thursday per Robinson. The courthouse has been closed due to high COVID-19 quarantine numbers amongst the... Read More.

Rice Withdraws from City Council race due to redistricting Ward changes

Sunday, January 23 by Staff

Sederick Charles Rice, Ph.D. has withdrawn from the Pine Bluff City Council race due to redistricting changes. Rice explained his decision in the press release shared below: The passage of Ordinance number 6735 (Pine Bluff Ward Redistricting Plan) on December 15, 2021, has led to... Read More.

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White Hall names Gary Williams as it’s next Superintendent

Friday, January 21 by Staff

The White Hall School Board voted to hire Gary Williams as Superintendent in a special called meeting Friday evening. Williams currently serves as Superintendent at the Crossett School District, and will replace Superintendent Doug Dorris, who is retiring at the end of the school year. White... Read More.

Lowery announces bid for state treasurer position

Friday, January 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas legislator who sponsored the state’s voter ID law said Friday that he would run for state treasurer after withdrawing from the secretary of state’s race. State Rep. Mark Lowery said he would seek the Republican nomination for treasurer.... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Interim Police Chief Lloyd Franklin discusses failed City Council resolution

Friday, January 21 by Staff

On Tuesday, a resolution urging Mayor Shirley Washington to restart the process of hiring a new police chief was defeated by a 4-4 tie vote by the City Council. The resolution was sponsored by current Council Member and retired Police Chief Ivan Whitfield, and it... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of stabbing his mother’s boyfriend

Friday, January 21 by Staff

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of stabbing his mother’s boyfriend. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Taderrian Wiley, 24, with first-degree domestic battery. Reading from a... Read More.

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