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Resolution on wall at street department pulled by city council

Monday, August 2 by Ray King

By Ray King A resolution calling for the removal of a wall that had been constructed inside the Pine Bluff Street Department offices was pulled by its sponsor before it could be considered by the City Council Monday night. Council Member Ivan Whitfield had sponsored the... Read More.

Monticello Police Department achieves accredation

Thursday, July 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Advance-Monticellonian reported that the Monticello Police Department was recognized Tuesday, July 27th at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting as an accredited agency through the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Committee. According to the article, there are about 37... Read More.

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Fire and Emergency Services Chief Howell talks department concerns

Friday, July 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King With all the talk about public safety and increasing the salary of a new police chief and police officers, Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shawn Howell on Friday said his department is in a similar situation. Howell went on to say he understands... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department warns residents about fraud alerts

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

In a recent news release, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office stated that they have recently been made aware that there have been numerous phone calls made in an attempt to defraud citizens of funds. It has been reported that the scam callers are claiming to... Read More.

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Police report finding missing autistic child and vehicle

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

Update: Police reported that the missing juvenile and the vehicle were both recovered late Wednesday morning. The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the community's help in the search of the location of 13-year-old Nicholas Newnum who is autistic. He was reported missing this... Read More.

Justice Department challenges bans on transgender athletes

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday challenged bans involving transgender people that target athletes in West Virginia and children in Arkansas, slamming them as violations of federal law. The department filed statements of interest in lawsuits that seek to overturn... Read More.

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Economic and Community Development Department explains some projects

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A wide-ranging discussion of everything from requests for funding for home improvements to complaints about 18-wheelers driving through residential areas took place Thursday on TalkBack Live hosted by Floyd Donald. Larry Matthews and Lori Walker of the City’s Economic and Community Development Department... Read More.

Pine Bluff city council adopts amendment to fire department policies and procedures

Monday, June 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Pine Bluff City Council met for their first meeting in June Monday and discussed four resolutions and three ordinances. One of the ordinances to be approved was an amendment to the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Fire and Emergency Services... Read More.

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U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits I-40 bridge

Thursday, June 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP)-- The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg traveled to Tennessee on Thursday to learn how the closure of the Interstate 40 bridge connecting that state and Arkansas have affected freight movement since it was shut down more than three weeks... Read More.

Director of Street Department responds to street concerns from City Council

Thursday, June 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King On Wednesday, Pine Bluff Street Department Director Rick Rhoden responded to comments from members of the Pine Bluff City Council that he has no plan for working on city streets by providing a copy of the plan to Deltaplex News. Rhoden was asked... Read More.

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Sheriff’s department in search of two accused of breaking or entering

Friday, May 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office released a statement and is seeking the public's help in identifying the persons responsible for Breaking or Entering and Criminal Mischief at the Mockingbird Mini Storage. The incident occurred on May 25, 2021, at 2:00 a.m. at 1125 Mockingbird... Read More.

Police Department taking applications for Concerned Citizens in Action Group

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Deputy Chief Shirley Warrior from the police department spoke with Deltaplex News about the Concerned Citizens Group that she and her team put together to help stop crime and combat speeding and street concerns. Chief Warrior stated that this is an opportunity... Read More.

Stories tagged with: department

Resolution on wall at street department pulled by city council

Monticello Police Department achieves accredation

Fire and Emergency Services Chief Howell talks department concerns

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department warns residents about fraud alerts

Police report finding missing autistic child and vehicle

Justice Department challenges bans on transgender athletes

Economic and Community Development Department explains some projects

Pine Bluff city council adopts amendment to fire department policies and procedures

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits I-40 bridge

Director of Street Department responds to street concerns from City Council

Sheriff’s department in search of two accused of breaking or entering

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