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PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discussed standardized test scores

Wednesday, November 20 by Deltaplex Staff

During the recently completed election for a member of the Pine Bluff School District board, one of the candidates was very critical of the way the district currently gets ready for students to take state mandated tests, saying that students should be taught how... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson discussed road repair and funds

Wednesday, November 20 by Deltaplex Staff

For the last two months, a majority of the members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court have done something they have not done for most of this year. They have voted for appropriations for a number of county departments, including the road department. Appearing on... Read More.

Woman arrested after robbing Simmons Bank on University Drive

Tuesday, November 19 by Luke Matheson

At approximately 2:10 PM on November 19, 2024, Pine Bluff Police responded to a robbery at Simmons Bank, located at 1704 North University Drive.According to the bank teller, the suspect, identified as a black female wearing all black, handed her a note demanding cash... Read More.

Boozman honored by Americans for Prosperity

Tuesday, November 19 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) was named a “Pioneer for Prosperity” by Americans for Prosperity-Arkansas for his record championing policy priorities that deliver solutions to the challenges Americans face and advancing conservative principles in the 118th Congress. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) cited its “Pioneers for... Read More.

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discussed welcoming new member Patrick Lockett

Tuesday, November 19 by Deltaplex Staff

The Pine Bluff School District Board welcomed a new member Monday night during its regular monthly meeting. The new member is Patrick Lockett who was elected Nov. 5, defeating former teacher Charlene Wright. Lockett is the director of Code Enforcement for the City of Pine... Read More.

Walmart has strong third quarter earnings report

Tuesday, November 19 by Rick Walker

The world's largest retailer says sales and profits were up in the third quarter in an earning report released this morning. They also raised their outlook for the year as shares rose nearly 4% in pre-market trading. Sales of $169.59 billion topped analyst estimates.... Read More.

Death investigation underway after man found dead in a ditch in Warren

Tuesday, November 19 by Luke Matheson

On November 17, 2024, at approximately 10:52 a.m., Warren Police Officers were dispatched to the 200 Block of South Martin St. in reference to a person found non-responsive in a ditch.When officers arrived they located 65-year-old Willie O. Moore. He was pronounced dead at... Read More.

KOC donates coats

Tuesday, November 19 by Deltaplex Staff

The Knights of Columbus, Pine Bluff Council 1153, donated 72 coats for children to Neighbor to Neighbor today.

http://www.jrmc.org/services/heart-vascular-care-cardiology/

JP Franklin sued for libel and slander allegations

Tuesday, November 19 by Ray King

Current Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr., has been accused of libel and slander by variety of people, including Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson, the Judge’s wife Joni Alexander Robinson, the County Road Superintendent Ricky Bullard, the owner of the P3 Construction Company... Read More.

Huckabee lawsuit in social media allegations tossed by judge

Tuesday, November 19 by Ray King

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A federal judge in Delaware on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee against social media giant Meta over advertisements using his name and image to sell CBD products.Huckabee, a Baptist minister and President-elect Donald Trump’s... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge says repairs coming for Old Warren Road

Tuesday, November 19 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court voted Monday night to appropriate an additional $480,335 for the county road department in order to help pay for outstanding bills in addition to providing funds to repair of county roads.One road in Jefferson County that a lot of... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police arrest Pine Bluff Jr. High Student following death threat

Monday, November 18 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE 9:25 PM: The Pine Bluff Police Department has issued the following statement regarding the video sent to a student by another student with a threat made in the video:On November 17, 2024, around 11:00 pm, a disturbing situation has emerged involving a 13-year-old student... Read More.

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