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Controversial Firing of Pine Bluff Police and Fire Chief’s Sparks Debate Over Transparency and Leadership

Thursday, March 27 by Alex Bivens

When she was running for Mayor of Pine Bluff, Vivian Flowers said she would make decisions about department heads based on available data. However, when she fired Police Chief Denise Richardson Monday, she said that firing was not for cause. In an appearance on the Oldies... Read More.

Barbara Dunn discusses upgrades and upcoming events for the Pine Bluff Convention Center

Wednesday, March 26 by Luke Matheson

Since becoming the Executive Director of the Pine Bluff Convention Center Barbara Dunn has dug in and gone to work to help make improvements that will attract more business to the Convention Center. Offices have seen upgrades to include painting, new furniture, and other amenities... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department investigating pharmacy burglaries

Wednesday, March 26 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating two coordinated pharmacy burglaries that occurred early Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Both incidents involved suspects using similar methods, including forced entry, disabled or ineffective alarms, and crawling to avoid detection. First Incident – 2302 W. 28th Ave. Around 4:12... Read More.

City comments on Shirley Warrior named interim Police Chief of the Pine Bluff Police Department

Tuesday, March 25 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The City of Pine Bluff has released the following information about the change of police chief: The City of Pine Bluff announces the separation of Police Chief Denise Richardson. Chief Richardson has served with dedication and commitment to the safety and well-being of our... Read More.

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Controversy Erupts as Pine Bluff Mayor Fires Police and Fire Chiefs

Tuesday, March 25 by Alex Bivens

On Monday, Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers fired Police Chief Denise Richardson and Fire Chief Shauwn Howell, and the blowback was immediate on social media. In addition, Third Ward City Council Member Lanette Frazier was quick to voice her feelings. Frazier admitted that Flowers had... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fraternal Order of Police releases statement on firing of Denise Richardson

Tuesday, March 25 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Fraternal Order of Police has released a statement on the firing of former Police Chief Denise Richardson by Mayor Vivian Flowers. That statement is shared below: As President of the Pine Bluff Fraternal Order of Police, I want to begin by acknowledging... Read More.

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Denise Richardson releases statement following termination

Tuesday, March 25 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Former Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson has released the following statement after her job was terminated by Mayor Vivian Flowers: To the men and women of PBPD, sworn and non-sworn, I consider you the best in the game, and I am honored to... Read More.

Pine Bluff Schools See Decrease in Fights Thanks to Security Director

Tuesday, March 18 by Alex Bivens

While they still happen, fights at Pine Bluff High School or Junior High are not occurring as frequently as they previously did and some of the credit for that goes to Foster Baker, the district’s Director of Security. Baker and District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree recently... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council working on drag racing ordinance

Monday, March 17 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King An ordinance establishing a definition for “drag racing” and setting out fines for people caught drag racing will be read for the final time when the Pine Bluff City Council meets on April 7 at 5:30 p.m. The ordinance, sponsored by Council Member... Read More.

Monday morning head on collision in Pine Bluff

Monday, March 17 by Rick Walker

A head on collision on Oakwood Street has left two drivers with non-life threating injuries. Lt. David DeFoor with the Pine Bluff PD told Deltaplex News about the accident

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Pine Bluff School District welcomes new Security Director Foster Baker

Friday, March 14 by Alex Bivens

A new director of security in the Pine Bluff School District is charged with keeping students, faculty and staff safe. Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree introduced that the new director, Foster Baker, when they appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Morning Show host... Read More.

Court Upholds Jefferson Countys right to impose jail fees in Pine Bluff lawsuit

Thursday, March 13 by Alex Bivens

A lawsuit filed by the City of Pine Bluff against Jefferson County over fees the county imposed for holding people in the county jail was decided Wednesday when the court ruled the county had the right to impose those fees. County Judge Gerald Robinson was... Read More.

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Controversial Firing of Pine Bluff Police and Fire Chief’s Sparks Debate Over Transparency and Leadership

Barbara Dunn discusses upgrades and upcoming events for the Pine Bluff Convention Center

Pine Bluff Police Department investigating pharmacy burglaries

City comments on Shirley Warrior named interim Police Chief of the Pine Bluff Police Department

Controversy Erupts as Pine Bluff Mayor Fires Police and Fire Chiefs

Pine Bluff Fraternal Order of Police releases statement on firing of Denise Richardson

Denise Richardson releases statement following termination

Pine Bluff Schools See Decrease in Fights Thanks to Security Director

Pine Bluff City Council working on drag racing ordinance

Monday morning head on collision in Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff School District welcomes new Security Director Foster Baker

Court Upholds Jefferson Countys right to impose jail fees in Pine Bluff lawsuit

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