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Pine Bluff woman arrested for allegedly threatening educators

Thursday, March 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly threatened the dean of students at Lighthouse Academy school during a telephone conversation. When Police Detective Tamina Smith questioned Kisha Carruth, 44, about the incident, Carruth said she did not threaten anyone at... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested Tuesday after allegedly threatening girlfriend with a firearm

Thursday, March 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on state and federal parole was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly kicked in the door of an apartment and threatened his former girlfriend with a gun. Devonta Piggee, 26, was taken into custody after police stopped a vehicle... Read More.

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Watson Chapel school shooting victim passes away

Wednesday, March 3 by Greg

Wednesday evening the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the juvenile who was shot Monday at Watson Chapel Junior High was pronounced dead at 5:35 PM March 3, 2021. Shortly after 5:35 pm the victim's mother, Keisha Lee, announced on social media her son... Read More.

United Way to team with Liberty Utilities to help customers

Wednesday, March 3 by Ray King

The recent announcement that Liberty Utilities will be donating $250,000 to help Pine Bluff customers of the company whose plumbing systems need repair from the freezing weather recently will also involve the United Way. According to United Way director Leslie Dorn, United Way will act... Read More.

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police bonus proposal gets cool reaction from public safety committee

Wednesday, March 3 by Ray King

By Ray King A proposed resolution to pay Pine Bluff Police Offices a $3,000 bonus as a way to reduce the number of officers who are leaving for other jobs failed to win the approval of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee Wednesday. Meeting by Zoom,... Read More.

Prosecutor discusses his limited options when charging minors as adults

Wednesday, March 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Under Arkansas law, prosecutors are limited on the number of charges they can file against 14 or 15-year-olds in adult court. Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter explained to Deltaplex News what those charge are. On Wednesday, Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth found probable... Read More.

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UAPB campus has been forced to stop operations

Wednesday, March 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff campus has been forced to stop campus operations due to electrical, HVAC, and gas systems issues in several buildings on campus. Those buildings had major damage due to the previous storm that occurred last month. Employees... Read More.

Suspect in Watson Chapel shooting to be charged as adult

Wednesday, March 3 by Ray King

A teenager accused of shooting another teenager on Monday at Watson Chapel Junior High School will be charged as an adult in the case. Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter will charge Thomas Quarles, 15, with first-degree battery and bond was set at $1 million secured. During... Read More.

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Former Ebony and Jet Magazine Owner will speak at UAPB’s Women’s History Month Event

Tuesday, March 2 by Laron Marbley

Former Ebony and Jet Magazine Owner will speak at UAPB’s Women’s History Month Event Pine Bluff, AR (March 1, 2021) – Journalist, publisher, and former chairman/ CEO of Johnson Publishing Company, formerly the parent company for Ebony and Jet magazines, Mrs. Linda Johnson Rice will... Read More.

Salary hikes for county employees gets quorum committee approval

Tuesday, March 2 by Ray King

By Ray King Pay raises for all Jefferson County employees are one step closer to happening after the Budget and Finance Committee of the Quorum Court voted Tuesday night. By a vote of 10-3, the committee recommended an appropriation ordinance that provides for a four-percent salary... Read More.

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Planning and Development Committee discusses new developments with Urban Renewal Agency

Tuesday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Executive Director of The Urban Renewal Agency Maurice Taggart addressed the current updates on their developments in Pine Bluff at Tuesday afternoons Planning and Development meeting. Taggart discussed these developments and the plans they have for these projects. The URA recently purchased the... Read More.

Patti Smith to celebrate Bob Dylan’s 80th birthday in May with special music and poetry performance

Tuesday, March 2 by ABC News

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