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Cash only bond set in shooting

Friday, July 31 by Ray King

By Ray King A $50,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly shot another man July 22. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Cameron Bennett, 21, with first-degree battery. Deputy... Read More.

Police arrest man in alleged domestic battery incident

Friday, July 31 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly pushed his live-in girlfriend down then hit her in the stomach with a broom handle. When he was questioned, Wayne Gatley, 60, admitted pushing the woman but denied hitting her. During a court hearing... Read More.

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Former Council member Bill Brumett set to file to run for Ward 3 Alderman

Thursday, July 30 by Greg

Former Pine Bluff City Council member Bill Brumett will file as an Independent for the 3rd Ward City Council position after collecting 112 signatures from registered voters in the Ward. Brumett only needed 30 signatures in order to be added to the ballot. In a press... Read More.

Mystery seeds from China are landing in Americans’ mailboxes

Thursday, July 30 by Greg

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture, concerning unsolicited seeds from China: USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is aware that people across the country have received unsolicited packages of seed from China in recent days. APHIS is working closely with the... Read More.

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Filing period for non-partisan candidates begins

Thursday, July 30 by Ray King

The filing period for independent non-partisan candidates for municipal office and for school board positions is underway at the Jefferson County Courthouse and thru 1 p.m. Thursday, nine people had submitted petitions seeking election. Six of those are current members of the White Hall City... Read More.

Walmart to restructure; Layoffs on the horizon

Thursday, July 30 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (TB&P) — Walmart is restructuring its U.S. business and hundreds of employees are being laid off, according to sources. Walmart said the downsizing is part of its ongoing efforts to streamline its business and move toward a retail model that includes many... Read More.

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Tyson Foods to increase virus testing in US meat plants

Thursday, July 30 by Greg

Tyson Foods says it plans to administer thousands of coronavirus tests per week at its U.S. facilities under an expanded effort to protect workers and keep plants running. The Springdale, Arkansas-based company, which processes about 20% of all beef, pork and chicken in the U.S.,... Read More.

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Chicot County detention facility

Wednesday, July 29 by Ray King

By Ray King An outbreak of COVID-19 at a correctional facility in Chicot County contributed to a total of nearly 800 new cases statewide in the past 24 hours and pushed the cumulative state-wide total to nearly 41,000. At his daily COVID-19 press conference Wednesday, Governor... Read More.

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PBPD investigating shooting at Southeast Apartments

Wednesday, July 29 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of an investigation of a shooting at Southeast Apartments. There are few details at this time, but witnesses at the scene tell Deltaplex News that one victim will survive and is speaking with law enforcement.... Read More.

JCSO reports unemployment benefit fraud in Jefferson County

Wednesday, July 29 by Greg

A large-scale scam involving fraudulent unemployment benefits claims has been reported to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Criminals not yet identified are filing claims for benefits using the name and personal information of individuals who are not unemployed. Victims are generally alerted of the fraud... Read More.

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Graves confirmed as new leader of Arkansas’ prison system

Wednesday, July 29 by Greg

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas Department of Corrections official has been confirmed as the prison system’s new leader. The department said Tuesday that Solomon Graves had been confirmed by the Board of Corrections as the Department of Corrections’ next secretary. Gov. Asa Hutchinson Read More.

Bond set in Monday shooting incident

Wednesday, July 29 by Ray King

By Ray King A $150,000 bond was set Wednesday for a man accused of shooting another man on Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Raymond Johnson, 21, with first-degree battery and aggravated assault. According to... Read More.

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