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2-year-old child shot on 4th of July, suspect at large

Thursday, July 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Police Department is conducting an investigation into a shooting that seriously injured a 2-year-old child on July 4. At about 3:30 am she was brought into the emergency room by private vehicle. Her mother reported she was in a friend's ca and... Read More.

Pine Bluff Sharks Swim Team wins State Championship; 14 headed to Nationals

Thursday, July 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Aquatics Center held its first Junior National Qualifier Arkansas AAU Swim State Championships earlier during the month of June with over 14 teams and approximately 150 participants. Deltaplex spoke with Troy DeBill who is the assistant swim coach of the Pine... Read More.

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Retired Sheridan coach killed in accident

Thursday, July 8 by Ray King

A retired Sheridan teacher and coach was killed Tuesday when a vehicle backed into him while he was jogging. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Roy Lamb, 67, was jogging behind a vehicle that was backing northbound on the... Read More.

State reports 1,000 new COVID cases

Thursday, July 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday reported 1,000 coronavirus cases, its biggest one-day spike in nearly five months The Department of Health reported the state’s virus cases now total 353,095 and its hospitalizations increased by 16 to 432. The state’s COVID-19 deaths rose... Read More.

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Jefferson Regional says COVID hospitalizations up

Wednesday, July 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A spokeswoman for Jefferson Regional Hospital said Wednesday that hospitalizations because of COVID are increasing. Wendy Talbot talked to Deltaplex News and confirmed national reports that more people were being diagnosed with COVID and being hospitalized. On Tuesday, Governor Asa Hutchinson told the media... Read More.

McGehee woman charged in felony car theft

Wednesday, July 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The McGehee Dermott The Times-News published an article on Wednesday, July 7 about the arrest of a McGehee woman who allegedly stole a car and was charged with felony theft. According to Criminal Investigator Clint Bradberry with the Desha County Sheriff's Department, Cortlyn Brianna Foster,... Read More.

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Grant County Quorum Court asked to increase jail fees

Wednesday, July 7 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court, during their regular meeting in late June, heard a request to consider raising the amount of money the county pays to house inmates at the Sheridan City Jail. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County is one of the... Read More.

Jefferson County District Court in search of probation officer

Wednesday, July 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A probation officer for District Court was recommended for approval by a committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court during a meeting Tuesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth told the county’s legislative body that currently both her court and Pine Bluff District... Read More.

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Renovations and security improvements to come at adult detention center

Wednesday, July 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Renovations and security improvements at the adult detention center will be paid for using federal COVID-19 money, a committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court said Tuesday. With no dissent, the justices of the peace recommended that a $374,387 appropriation be approved by... Read More.

Animal Shelter director discusses stray animal overpopulation

Wednesday, July 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

Deltaplex news spoke with the director of the Pine Bluff Animal Shelter on Tuesday to discuss their facility, adoption options, and what they are doing to collect animals from the streets. The shelter currently holds approximately 160 dogs and cats due to the overpopulation... Read More.

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Governor plans COVID conversations

Wednesday, July 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that he would hold “community COVID conversations” across the state in hopes of persuading more Arkansas residents to get vaccinated as the coronavirus continues a comeback in the state. At a briefing, Hutchinson said he... Read More.

Quorum committee approves money for SEARK College and Jail

Tuesday, July 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Finance Committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday recommended approval of an ordinance transferring $3 million of federal funds under the American Recovery Plan to a special project construction fund for Southeast Arkansas College. The school wants to construct a... Read More.

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