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Kathleen “Kathy” Kay Reeves 49 of Star City

Friday, April 24 by Greg

Kathleen “Kathy” Kay Reeves, 49 of Star city passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born December 28, 1970 in Marshall, MI. She was a homemaker. Preceding her in death were her father, James Dwayne Drumhiller; and 2 husbands,... Read More.

PBPD Chief comments on arrest of Thursday murder suspect

Friday, April 24 by Greg

An arrest has been made in connection to the murder of 48-year-old Armechi Morgan of Pine Bluff. Morgan was found deceased in his home in the 100 block of Talbot Street Thursday afternoon. Investigators at the scene told DeltaplexNews.com that the victim has been... Read More.

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Lincoln County JP’s told to expect less tax money

Friday, April 24 by Ray King

By Ray King Financial woes were on the minds of Lincoln County Justices of the Peace when they met Monday night. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, County Treasurer Lisa McGehee said the county general fund is expected to be short about $23,500 each month because... Read More.

JCSO searching for Person of Interest who attempted to break into W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center

Thursday, April 23 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division is asking for assistance in searching for a person of interest in an on-going investigation, and according to Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., that person is one of three who allegedly tried to break into the adult... Read More.

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PBPD in early stages of a homicide investigation

Thursday, April 23 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a homicide investigation after a victim was found deceased in his home in the 100 block of Talbot Street Thursday afternoon. Family members at the scene identified the victim as 48-year-old Armechi Morgan of... Read More.

Jefferson Regional gets grant for COVID-19 testing

Thursday, April 23 by Ray King

Jefferson Regional has received a grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas that will allow for faster COVID-19 testing. The grant, in the amount of $122,093, will be used to expand COVID-19 testing capabilities and implement rapid testing that will provide... Read More.

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Jefferson County getting new voting machines

Thursday, April 23 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County will soon be getting new voting machines just in time for the November General Election. At a special meeting Thursday afternoon, Mike Adam, chairman of the County Board of Election Commissioners said E.S.& S. (Election Systems and Software) will send 148... Read More.

Governor announces 2-day surge for COVID-19 testing

Thursday, April 23 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Thursday announced what he called a “Two-Day Surge” campaign, designed to locate additional people in the state who have COVID19 and don’t know it. Speaking at his daily press conference on the Corona virus, the Governor said the... Read More.

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Causes of death released for seven of eight Coronavirus deaths in Pine Bluff

Thursday, April 23 by Greg

DeltaplexNews.com has obtained information on seven of the eight deaths linked to the coronavirus in Pine Bluff. These seven deaths all took place at Jefferson Regional, while the additional death took place at UAMS in Little Rock. The first death was a 67-year-old African American... Read More.

PB City Council recommends new 10-year contract for EASI Ambulance Service

Thursday, April 23 by Greg

By Ray King Two committees of the Pine Bluff City Council on Wednesday recommended that the full council approve a new 10-year contract for Emergency Ambulance Service Inc., (EASI)l. The company still has about three years on its current contract which was renewed in 2018. The... Read More.

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60 screened for COVID-19 at McGehee

Thursday, April 23 by Ray King

By Ray King A total of 60 people from Southeast Arkansas were screened for COVID-19 at a drive-thru clinic conducted at McGehee Monday by the University of Arkansas for Medical Services. According to a story in the McGehee Dermott Times News, 27 people were swabbed and... Read More.

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Owoh to step away on June 30

Wednesday, April 22 by Greg

Dr. Jeremy Owoh has confirmed to DeltaplexNews.com that he has informed his staff that he has tendered his resignation. His final day will be June 30. Owoh was named Superintendent in September 2018 after the state Education Board voted to classify Pine Bluff as a district... Read More.

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