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Election Commissioner Stu Soffer statement on election issues

Thursday, November 5 by Greg

Jefferson County election commissioner Stu Soffer provided Deltaplex News the following statement on Thursday evening November, 5, 2020. The primary reason given for problems opening the polls in Jefferson County on election day was poll workers not being familiar with the new equipment. I agree... Read More.

Pine Bluff’s Bradley Clark named the Week 10 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, November 5 by Staff

Pine Bluff senior FB/DE Bradley Clark has been named the Week 10 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week. Clark was instrumental on both sides of the football in the Zebra’s 27-26 victory over West Memphis. He spoke about what it means to... Read More.

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Circuit Court Judge Rob Wyatt discusses jury trials

Thursday, November 5 by Staff

By Ray King After being barred from conducting jury trials for several months because of the pandemic, Judges in the 11-West Judicial District, which includes Jefferson and Lincoln Counties finally got the go-ahead to resume jury trials. There was just one problem, the existing courtrooms... Read More.

One killed, one hurt in Thursday morning accident

Thursday, November 5 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff woman was killed and a Stuttgart man injured in a two-vehicle accident on the Arkansas River Bridge Thursday morning. According to a -preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Taronda Thomas, 22, was northbound on U.S. 63 and was crossing the bridge... Read More.

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Arkansas youth deer hunt Nov. 7-8

Thursday, November 5 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK — The kickoff to modern gun season is less than two weeks away, but hunters under 16 will get an early crack at a deer this weekend during the Arkansas modern gun youth deer hunt. Only hunters 6-15 may harvest deer during the... Read More.

White Hall Police cancels BOLO for suspect with multiple felony warrants

Wednesday, November 4 by Staff

UPDATE 11:35 pm: Dawson Smith has been arrested by the White Hall Police Department. ORIGINAL STORY: Dawson Smith is wanted by the White Hall PD for multiple felony charges. He may be in a black extended cab 2009 GMC Sierra, black brush guard, with AR temp tag CZ817891. Call... Read More.

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Cotton, Republicans win big in 2020 State election results

Wednesday, November 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas won reelection Tuesday in a race that has allowed him to begin laying the groundwork for a potential 2024 White House bid. President Donald Trump secured Arkansas’ six electoral votes as Republicans maintained their dominance... Read More.

Veteran’s legal clinic set Nov. 12

Wednesday, November 4 by Ray King

The next Veterans Legal Clinic is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. at First Assembly Church Life Center West Campus, 3206 S. Hazel St. Veterans Day will be celebrated nationally on Wednesday, Nov. 11th. The Mayor’s Office is pleased to announce that we... Read More.

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Mac Norton wants to take his experience as an attorney and use it to serve Jefferson & Lincoln Counties

Wednesday, November 4 by Staff

By Ray King Circuit Judge-elect Mac Norton, who defeated Therese Free on Tuesday during the non-partisan Judicial General Election said Wednesday that event though the election is completed, certifying the official results is still a few days away. Norton won the Division Three Circuit Judge’s race... Read More.

JCSO searching for robbery suspect

Wednesday, November 4 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's help in identifying a suspect in connection to a theft that occurred at Discount Liquor located at 4712 Hwy 65 S, in Pine Bluff, AR. The white male suspect entered the Discount Liquor store and stole... Read More.

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Steven Shaner says addressing crime in Pine Bluff is his top priority

Wednesday, November 4 by Staff

By Ray King Pine Bluff Ward 2 City Councilman-elect Steven Shaner said Wednesday morning that addressing crime in Pine Bluff is at the top of his priority list when he takes office. Shaner, who won the Democratic Party’s nomination after a run-off in March defeated Independent... Read More.

bond set on drug and weapons charges

Wednesday, November 4 by Ray King

By Ray King A $250,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County man currently on parole for multiple charges including attempted murder on drug and weapons charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Albert... Read More.

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