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Lincoln County judge discusses marijuana money

Tuesday, October 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

During a previous interview on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest talked about money the county was due to receive as a result of a legal marijuana grow facility in the county. He said he learned that the facility... Read More.

Fire fighters battling Jefferson County forest fire

Monday, October 24 by Staff

UPDATE 8:50 PM: Arkansas Forestry Commission personnel have informed Deltaplex News that approximately 500 acres have been burned by this fire. No homes or other structures have been lost in the fire. Kilcrease Road continues to be the only road that has been evacuated and... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff discusses ballot on legalizing marijuana

Thursday, October 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

If Arkansas voters approve Amendment 4 when they go to the polls on November 8, recreational marijuana will be legal all over the state. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods was asked if that would be a good thing... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge hosts Courthouse Rededication Ceremony

Wednesday, October 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Courthouse has been built in Pine Bluff for over 100 hundred years and since has had very few renovations close to its most recent. On Wednesday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and the Quorum court hosted the rededication ceremony for the... Read More.

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Cleveland County Superintendent discusses enrollment gains

Tuesday, October 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

Now that COVID is no longer a threat, the Cleveland County School District is seeing an increase in enrollment. Cleveland County School Superintendent Craig DuPuy talked about that on the Oldies 1013 morning show. DuPuy also said test scores in the district were up. DuPuy went on... Read More.

Pine Bluff man found guilty of Manslaughter and Criminal Mischief in Drew County

Tuesday, October 11 by Staff

In a joint press release by the Monticello Police Department and 10th District Prosecutors Office, a Pine Bluff man was found guilty last week by a Drew County jury of Manslaughter and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree after being arrested by the Monticello Police Department. 34-year-old... Read More.

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Jefferson County Election Commission requests $200k from Quorum Court for November election due to rising costs

Tuesday, October 11 by Staff

The Jefferson County Election Commission is asking for $200,000 to conduct the November General Election. An appropriation ordinance for that amount was on the agenda for that amount was recommended for approval by the Finance Committee of the Quorum Court when they met Tuesday. Mike... Read More.

Fire Chief talks burn ban in Jefferson County

Monday, October 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

Summer may be over, but the dry weather is continuing and most of the state is now under burn bans. 69 of the 75 counties in the state are now under burn restrictions. Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell on Friday was... Read More.

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1 killed, 2 hurt in Lincoln County accident

Monday, October 10 by Ray King

One person was killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle accident in Lincoln County Friday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Kathy J. Obraint, 63, of Monticello was a passenger in a 2006 Ford that was eastbound on Lincoln County Road 114 failed to... Read More.

Jefferson County Jailer arrested after attempting to smuggle contraband into jail

Friday, September 30 by Staff

A Jefferson County Sheriff's Adult Detention Deputy was arrested today after being caught smuggling contraband into the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Detention Center (DBDC). Detention Deputy Joshua Brown (22 years-of-age) was booked into DBDC at approximately 7:57 p.m.after he was caught by detention supervisors concealing various... Read More.

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Dutch King explains reasons for running for County Judge position

Friday, September 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

Former Pine Bluff Alderman, Mayor, and later Jefferson County Judge Dutch King wants his job back. King has filed as an independent against current County Judge Gerald Robinson in the November General Election. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, he was asked why... Read More.

Burn ban issued for multiple Deltaplex area counties

Tuesday, September 27 by Staff

UPDATE SEPT 28: Lincoln County has been added to the list according to County Judge Buddy Earnest. ORIGINAL STORY: Multiple Deltaplex area counties have been placed under a burn ban. Jefferson County, Arkansas County, Bradley County, and Cleveland County have all been placed under burn bans. Current weather conditions... Read More.

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Lincoln County judge discusses marijuana money

Fire fighters battling Jefferson County forest fire

Jefferson County Sheriff discusses ballot on legalizing marijuana

Jefferson County Judge hosts Courthouse Rededication Ceremony

Cleveland County Superintendent discusses enrollment gains

Pine Bluff man found guilty of Manslaughter and Criminal Mischief in Drew County

Jefferson County Election Commission requests $200k from Quorum Court for November election due to rising costs

Fire Chief talks burn ban in Jefferson County

1 killed, 2 hurt in Lincoln County accident

Jefferson County Jailer arrested after attempting to smuggle contraband into jail

Dutch King explains reasons for running for County Judge position

Burn ban issued for multiple Deltaplex area counties

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