Jefferson County records 29th Coronavirus death

Jefferson County now has its 29th community related Coronavirus death after a death Saturday. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com. The victim was a White male in his 80’s that passed away at Jefferson Regional. Jefferson county recorded 28 Coronavirus deaths previous... Read More.
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Joseph Byrd defeats John Berrey in Quapaw Elections

The Quapaw Tribe, who owns and operates Saracen Casino and Resort, will have a new leader after current Chairman John Berrey lost his bid for re-election Saturday. Joseph Byrd will be the new Chairman after defeating Berrey 544-325 in Saturday’s election. Berrey released a statement regarding... Read More.
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County officials react to the death of Dr. Herman Ginger

By: Ray King Justice of the Peace Dr. Herman Ginger died Friday at Jefferson Regional hospital. Ginger, 78, was an Optometry Specialist in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and served as District Six Justice of the Peace for Jefferson County. During his terms on the Quorum Court, he... Read More.
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Relyance Bank to move headquarters to White Hall

Relyance Bank, headquartered in Pine Bluff, Ark., announced Thursday the construction of a 37,000 square foot facility to house management and consolidate various departments at a new site. The location of the new building site resides on Highway 270, just west of I-530. The... Read More.

Arkansas board approves ballot title for proposed amendment

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas board has approved the ballot title and popular name for a proposed constitutional amendment that would shift the authority on who can redraw legislative and congressional boundaries for the next decade. The state Board of Election Commissioners voted... Read More.
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Edward Eugene Munday, 56, Pine Bluff

Booking #: 175928 Age: 56 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 07-23-2020 - 11:13 pm Charges: BATTERY - 3RD DEGREE / D241
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Christopher Edmonds, 37, Pine Bluff

Booking #: 107152 Age: 37 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 07-23-2020 - 8:29 pm Charges: CAPITAL MURDER Theft of property-THEFT OF PROPERTY / ALL OTHER Alias Bench Warrant State's Petition to Revoke AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

Lamorris Lampkins, 30, Pine Bluff

Booking #: 120727 Age: 30 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 07-23-2020 - 12:03 pm Charges: ALIAS-Domestic Battery 3rd 2nd Offense Failure to appear-FAILURE TO APPEAR