Murder suspect from Saturday now in custody

Update: Police reported  Monday that Robert Moore Thomas, who was being sought in the shooting death of Edson Jones on Saturday is now in custody. Thomas was being interviewed by Detectives Monday morning and then will be  taken to the adult detention center where he will... Read More.
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State COVID deaths increase by 18

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An additional 18 deaths due to the illness caused by the coronavirus were reported Saturday by the Arkansas Department of Health, in addition to 314 more confirmed or suspected virus cases in the state. There have been 326,813 confirmed or... Read More.

Saturday afternoon murder in Pine Bluff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a Homicide investigation.  At 2:24 P.M., officers were called to the Beech Street Apartments at 2103 S. Beech in reference to a male having been shot.  Officers located 66 year old Edson Jones,... Read More.
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Superintendent discusses shooting incident impact

By Ray King The Superintendent of the Pine Bluff and Dollarway School Districts said Friday that the shooting incident at Watson Chapel Junior High School also impacted the districts she runs. Barbara Warren spoke to Deltaplex News and was asked about security systems and protocol. Like... Read More.
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Police seeking five suspects in casino shooting

By Ray King A security officer at the Saracen Casino and Resort was shot Thursday night and police are seeking five male suspects in connection with the incident which happened just after 11 p.m. The casino’s Carlton Saffa told Deltaplex News what happened. Saffa said the security... Read More.