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Block Party offered fun to the community

Sunday, May 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Deltaplex’s own William Jenkins hosted the second block of this year presented by Uptown Salon and The City of Pine Bluff in the downtown area on Saturday, May 22nd. The block party was free to the public and began at 4 pm... Read More.

2016 photos appear to show damage to bridge

Friday, May 21 by Ray King

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Photos taken by a Mississippi River kayaker about five years before a crack was found in the Interstate 40 bridge linking Tennessee and Arkansas appear to show the fracture that led transportation officials to close the span indefinitely last week. Arkansas... Read More.

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Convicted felon accused of fleeing police with gun

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from sheriff’s deputies who were trying to stop the vehicle the man was driving, then pointing a gun at one of them. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set... Read More.

Councilmember Alexander discussed speed hump installation

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King At its last meeting, the Pine Bluff City Council read for the first time a proposed ordinance that would allow for the installation of speed humps to slow down speeding traffic in residential areas. Councilmember Joni Alexander sponsored the legislation and on Thursday... Read More.

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Traffic stop ends in gun arrest

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on probation was arrested Thursday after sheriff’s deputies found a gun in the man’s pants following a traffic stop. Troy Lambert Jr., 23, was taken into custody after Tri-County Drug Task Force Investigator Nathan Jines and Sgt. Courtney Kelly... Read More.

Murder caught on video, suspect makes first court appearance

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A fight on the parking lot of the Alon gas station at 28th Avenue and Olive Street just before midnight Tuesday resulted in the death of one man and the arrest of a second. George W. Tolbert, 60, was pronounced dead at the scene... Read More.

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UAPB allowing in-person learning for 2021 LIONS Program

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently announced in a news release that they are happy to welcome the return of in-person learning for the 2021 Learning Institute and Opportunities for New Students (LIONS) Program. The news release... Read More.

Police Department taking applications for Concerned Citizens in Action Group

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Deputy Chief Shirley Warrior from the police department spoke with Deltaplex News about the Concerned Citizens Group that she and her team put together to help stop crime and combat speeding and street concerns. Chief Warrior stated that this is an opportunity... Read More.

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Saracen pays 2 million plus in taxes in April

Thursday, May 20 by Greg

Saracen Casino in April collected a record almost $16 million in net gaming winnings in April and paid the state more than $2 million in taxes. Total net winnings for the month were $15,933,645.85, nearly two million more than in March when total net winnings... Read More.

Councilmember Alexander talks survey resolution

Thursday, May 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted a resolution authorizing a survey of the city’s boundary lines. On Deltaplex Radio Thursday, Councilmember Joni Alexander was asked if the resolution, sponsored by Councilmember Steven Mays, had anything to do... Read More.

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Governor says state of emergency to expire May 30

Thursday, May 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday said he won’t seek another extension of the emergency he declared because of the coronavirus pandemic, allowing to it expire at the end of the month. Hutchinson said the the declaration that he first issued... Read More.

Police promote two to Sergeant

Thursday, May 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Interim Police Chief Kelvin Hadley organized the promotion ceremony for two police officers Thursday morning at the district court building. Those officers were Anthony Kirkpatrick and Jasmine Womack who were promoted to the position of Sergeant. Judge Kim Bridgforth swore in the two... Read More.

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