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18 year old Jefferson County inmate dies while in custody

Saturday, June 5 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs Division (IAD) is currently investigating the death of a detainee. Dezmen X. McBride, 18, who was arrested on May 21, 2021 for Terroristic Act and was being held at the Jefferson County adult jail, the W.C. "Dub" Brassell... Read More.

Saturday morning murder on Sulphur Springs Rd in Jefferson County

Saturday, June 5 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a homicide. On Saturday, June 5, 2021 at approximately 7:44 a.m. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Deputies were dispatched to a residence located in the 10200 block of Sulphur Springs Road in regards to a disturbance. While in... Read More.

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Robinson has interim tag lifted as UAPB Athletics Director

Friday, June 4 by Greg

Special to Deltaplexnews.com from UAPB On Friday, June 4, Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander announced Chris Robinson, Interim Director of Athletics, as Athletics Director (AD) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Robinson has served as Interim Director of the Athletics Department since February. “Since... Read More.

Mayor office announces top candidate for new chief of police

Friday, June 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Mayor's office announced on Friday, June 4th that the Pine Bluff Police Department's search for a chief has come down to one and Mayor Shirley Washington announced the preferred candidate as Robert Jones of Kingsland, Georgia. Jones has a background in law... Read More.

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Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center to open soon

Friday, June 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center at Jefferson Regional Hospital will be opening soon and on Friday, Kathy Ross, the director of the center told Deltaplex news how the center is going to be different from other cancer centers. Ross also explained what the center will offer... Read More.

Parks and Recreation in search of Jaycee Golf Course greens superintendent

Friday, June 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation Department is continuing its search for a greens superintendent at the Jaycee Golf Course after a person who had been offered the job turned it down. At a meeting of the City Council’s Public Works Committee, Council... Read More.

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Howell talks recent updates and search for new staff

Friday, June 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Pine Bluff Fire Department Chief, Sean Howell joined Deltaplex News Friday and discussed the newest firehouse across the street from the Saracen Casino Resort as well as incident updates within the month of May. After being asked about the condition of the new... Read More.

Friday, June 4 by Ray King

Discussions about the tornado warning system in Drew County that have taken place for several months with Drew County Office of Emergency Management Director Jessie Griffin writing a letter which was published in the Advance-Monticellonian newspaper. In the letter, Griffin said there are 27 warning... Read More.

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Desha County man charged in Dumas murder

Friday, June 4 by Ray King

A Desha County man has been charged with first-degree murder after another man was shot to death May 20. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Roy Lee Owens Jr., 19, us accused of shooting Floyd Evans, 19, who was found in the driver’s seat of... Read More.

$50,000 bond for Pine Bluff woman accused of firing shots at her husband

Friday, June 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she fired shots at her husband during an altercation at their home. Ora Fletcher, 54, was taken into custody after police were sent to the 1500 block of Belmoor Drive in response to a reported... Read More.

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Public’s Works Committee seeking solution for City Hall’s failed air condition

Friday, June 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A failed air conditioning system at the Pine Bluff City Hall resulted in a special called meeting of the City Council’s Public Works Committee Wednesday morning to seek a solution. Councilmember Ivan Whitfield, the chairman of the committee called the meeting which was... Read More.

District judge announces bid for supreme court

Friday, June 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge and former Republican lawmaker on Thursday announced he’s running for a seat on the state Supreme Court, which has been drawn the attention and spending by outside conservative groups in recent years. Sebastian County Circuit Judge Gunner... Read More.

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