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Chief quits after online threats against Democrats

Monday, November 9 by Ray King

MARSHALL, Ark. (AP) — The police chief of a small Arkansas city has resigned after posting online threats of violence that targeted Democrats.Marshall Mayor Kevin Elliott said in a statement Saturday that Police Chief Lang Holland had resigned effective immediately.Elliott said the city “strongly... Read More.

Woman accused of pointing gun at two during altercation

Monday, November 9 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly pointed a gun at two people during an altercation.Broneal Smith, 37, told police she did not remember pointing a gun at the alleged victims, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson said during a court... Read More.

bond set in Saturday shooting

Monday, November 9 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $75,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of accidently shooting his brother on Saturday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dewayne Hackett, 20, with second-degree domestic battery,... Read More.

Arkansas Activities Association releases 2020 football playoff brackets

Saturday, November 7 by Staff

The 2020 Arkansas Activities Association football playoff brackets have been released, and several Deltaplex area teams have made the cut.In Class 2A Poyen will host Cedar Ridge, Fordyce will host Earle, and England will travel to Bigelow in round one.See the Class 2A bracket... Read More.

Howell: Firefighters excited about new fire station near Saracen Casino and Resort

Friday, November 6 by Staff

By Ray KingPine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell on Friday said that firefighters are excited about the new fire station located across from the Saracen Casino and Resort.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Howell said;Howell said stats for the month... Read More.

Arkansas State moving to mostly online classes

Friday, November 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas State University on Friday said it will shift to mostly online instruction as new coronavirus cases are hitting record levels in the state.ASU Chancellor Kelly Damphouse announced the Jonesboro school will make the shift after Thanksgiving. Arkansas on Thursday... Read More.

Man facing charges in multiple incidents

Friday, November 6 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man is facing multiple charges as a result of an investigation that began Tuesday with the theft of a rifle from a parked vehicle in White Hall.In that incident, a female walked out of her residence in the 700... Read More.

Bond set in domestic incident stabbing

Friday, November 6 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $2,500 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend during an altercation Thursday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge April Cannon, 37, with second-degree domestic... Read More.

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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.

Circuit Court Judge Rob Wyatt discusses jury trials

Thursday, November 5 by Staff

By Ray KingAfter 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.