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Interim Chief Hadley not among 31 applicants for PB Police Chief opening

Wednesday, May 19 by Greg

The deadline for applying for the position of Chief of Police in Pine Bluff has passed and 31 people from more than two dozen states applied. Those applications however do not include Interim Chief of Police Kelvin Hadley. The applications do include two people with... Read More.

Sheridan City Council assumes role of picking fire chief

Tuesday, May 18 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council will now decide who serves as Chief of the Sheridan Fire Department. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the council approved legislation that makes the change and gives the council the sole authority to select and hire the chief. Previously, members of... Read More.

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Chief Howell addressed Fire and Emergency Services department needs

Monday, May 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell on Friday discussed some of the department’s needs, starting with a new ladder truck. Speaking to the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, Howell said he has been researching the costs of a new truck... Read More.

Council Member Alexander talks about crime; New Police Chief

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In a wide-ranging discussion that touched on everything from the most recent city council meeting to crime in Pine Bluff, First Ward Council Member Joni Alexander on Tuesday said improvements need to be made in the area of dealing with criminal defendants. Speaking... Read More.

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Mayor Washington dicusses Police Chief Replacement and Mask mandate

Thursday, April 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King With current Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant due to retire this summer, Mayor Shirley Washington told Deltaplex News on Thursday she has started the process of finding a new chief for the department. Washington said the committee will be chaired by City... Read More.

Police Chief Sergeant addressed security cameras

Monday, March 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Pine Bluff Police Department is currently testing cameras that Chief Kelvin Sergeant believes will help to reduce crime in the city. Sergeant told Deltaplex News there are 22 cameras currently deployed in the city, but he declined to give the exact locations. He... Read More.

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McGehee City names new police chief and airport commission

Monday, March 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The McGehee City Council held its monthly meeting last Tuesday and announced the new Police Chief Scott Williams will officially be in office Monday morning. According to the city, the incoming Chief is responsible for continuing the community's high level of policing... Read More.

Chief Kelvin Sergeant confirmed WC student is in critical condition

Tuesday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Tuesday said the 15-year-old student who was shot at Watson Chapel Junior High School on Monday was reportedly in critical condition at a Little Rock hospital. Speaking to Deltaplex News, Sergeant said it will be up... Read More.

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Whitfield questions police funding, Chief Sergeant response

Tuesday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Former Pine Bluff Police Chief and current city council member Ivan Whitfield on Tuesday blamed Mayor Shirley Washington and other members of the council for the lack of a school resource officer at Watson Chapel Junior High School where a 15-year-old male... Read More.

PBPD Chief Sergeant addresses WC Campus shooting

Monday, March 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Monday described the shooting of a student at Watson Chapel Junior High as a “targeted incident” and not a “traditional active shooter.” At a press conference Monday afternoon at the police department, Sergeant said the shooting... Read More.

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Chief Operating Officer of Jefferson Regional Hospital addresses water pressure improvements

Wednesday, February 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Jefferson Reginal Hospital was able to take in patients midday yesterday and schedule surgeries for Wednesday due to the increase of the water pressure in their facilities. Chief Operating officer of JRH Peter Austin spoke to Deltaplex about the current state of... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire Chief Shauwn Howell addresses the low water pressure concerns

Tuesday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Tuesday that low water pressure in the city could hamper the department’s efforts to fight fires, particularly large ones. Howell said in events like that, the department has gotten help from volunteer fire... Read More.

Stories tagged with: chief

Interim Chief Hadley not among 31 applicants for PB Police Chief opening

Sheridan City Council assumes role of picking fire chief

Chief Howell addressed Fire and Emergency Services department needs

Council Member Alexander talks about crime; New Police Chief

Mayor Washington dicusses Police Chief Replacement and Mask mandate

Police Chief Sergeant addressed security cameras

McGehee City names new police chief and airport commission

Chief Kelvin Sergeant confirmed WC student is in critical condition

Whitfield questions police funding, Chief Sergeant response

PBPD Chief Sergeant addresses WC Campus shooting

Chief Operating Officer of Jefferson Regional Hospital addresses water pressure improvements

Pine Bluff Fire Chief Shauwn Howell addresses the low water pressure concerns

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