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AG Rutledge secures $30 million for Arkansans in settlement with auto loan lender

Thursday, May 21 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (TB&P) — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Tuesday a settlement with Santander Consumer USA Inc. that includes approximately $550 million in relief for consumers with more relief in additional deficiency waivers expected. More than 13,000 Arkansas consumers are expected to be... Read More.

Simmons Bank donates $1 million for Children’s Hospital Pine Bluff clinic

Thursday, May 21 by Ray King

Simmons Bank has donated $1 million to support the construction of the Arkansas Children’s Pine Bluff Clinic. Arkansas Children’s, in association with Jefferson Regional, will establish a new pediatric clinic on the campus of Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff.“Simmons Bank has a rich history... Read More.

UAMS Researcher to use grant to study food insecurity and diabetes

Thursday, May 21 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE – A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researcher recently received a $991,145 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to study the nutritional health of low-income individuals with type 2 diabetes.Christopher Long, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of... Read More.

Armed disturbance results in arrest

Thursday, May 21 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly pointed a gun at a relative.Richard Smith, 56, was taken into custody after police were sent to a residence in the 4900 block of West Short Barraque St., at 1:47 p.m.Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

Bond set in fleeing and drug allegation

Thursday, May 21 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $50,000 bond was set Thursday for a Jefferson County man who is currently on parole on allegations of felony fleeing and possession of a controlled substance with purpose to deliver.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond for Carlos Frazier,... Read More.

Gerald Robinson appoints George Stepps as Jefferson County Election Coordinator

Wednesday, May 20 by Greg

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has appointed George Stepps as Election Coordinator for Jefferson County. Robinson’s appointment was announced Wednesday during the Jefferson County Election Commission meeting.“My plan is to bring George Stepps in as the Coordinator to handle the election,” said Robinson.Stepps will... Read More.

Dr. Nate Smith puts emphasis on work site safety during COVID-19 pandemic

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

By Ray KingWith Governor Asa Hutchinson in Washington Wednesday for a meeting with President Donald Trump, State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith conducted the daily COVID-19 press briefing and spent a great deal of time talking about work site safety.Smith said the department has... Read More.

WHPD Chief Shapiro discusses court proceedings

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

By Ray KingWhite Hall District Court met for the first time Wednesday and according to police chief Greg Shapiro, a number of people were expected to attend. Shapiro appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday morning.He said this will be the first time... Read More.

City council to return to convention center for meetings

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

By Ray KingAfter meeting remotely by Zoom since April, the Pine Bluff City Council will be returning to the Convention Center for their first meeting in June.During a joint meeting of the council’s Public Safety and Public Health and Welfare Committees Wednesday, Council Member... Read More.

Courthouse to close Friday and Monday for Memorial Day holiday

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Courthouse will be closed this Friday, May 22nd and Monday, May 25th for the Memorial Day holiday. County offices will resume operations on Tuesday, May 26th and the Courthouse will be open to the public by appointment only.

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Councilwoman Alexander says council should stop with “feel good legislation” and start handling city business

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

Pine Bluff City Council member Joni Alexander said on Wednesday that it is time for the council to get back to normal and get away from the meetings on ZOOM.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins, Alexander said... Read More.

Jefferson County records it’s 22nd Coronavirus death

Wednesday, May 20 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 22nd Coronavirus death.Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com, noting that the victim was a White female in her 90's that passed away at the Waters of White Hall nursing home late Tuesday night.Jefferson county recorded... Read More.

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