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Police arrest suspect in 2023 murder

Thursday, January 9 by Ray King

A 20-year-old Pine Bluff man is in police custody after he was identified as a suspect in a 2023 shooting incident that left one person dead. Dillen Christian Finch was booked into the adult detention center early Thursday morning on charges of capital murder and... Read More.

Supreme Court Chief Justice feuding with other justices

Thursday, January 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Supreme Court and its chief justice are publicly feuding, days after she was sworn into office, over who has the authority to fire the court’s top officials. Chief Justice Karen Baker on Wednesday voided an order five members of... Read More.

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Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner Bill Jones discussed the three phase project

Thursday, January 9 by Alex Bivens

This is the second of three stories about plans by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to create a water trail along the Bayou Bartholomew waterway. Game and Fish Commissioner and Pine Bluff native Bill Jones talks about the three phases of the project. Jones... Read More.

Reported crime in Pine Bluff down and homicides show near 43 percent drop compared to 2023

Wednesday, January 8 by Ray King

By Ray King Reported crime in Pine Bluff in 2024 was 9-percent lower than the 2023 figure, and murders were down almost 43 percent. According to department figures, there were 3,378 total crimes last year or 335 fewer than the 3,713 reported in 2023. In Chief Denise... Read More.

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United Way Director Jason Duren discussed warming center

Wednesday, January 8 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week director Jason Duren talked about volunteering at the One Bluff Warming Center which opened in the Opportunity House, located at 1305 E. 6th Tuesday night. Duren said the center is seeking support from community organizations,... Read More.

UAPB Hoops: Game Times Changed for Golden Lions Basketball Against Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern

Wednesday, January 8 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Hoops: Game Times Changed for Golden Lions Basketball Against Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern PINE BLUFF, AR – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's and women's basketball teams have announced changes to their conference home opener due to the threat of inclement... Read More.

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Arkansas Producers Attend 82nd Professional Agricultural Workers Conference, UAPB Educator Remembered

Wednesday, January 8 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program recently took 25 local producers to the 82nd Professional Agricultural Workers Conference organized by Tuskegee University in Montgomery, Alabama, Dr. Henry English, director for the UAPB program, said. UAPB Extension educators were also... Read More.

Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner Bill Jones advocates for Bayou Bartholomew Water Trail

Wednesday, January 8 by Alex Bivens

Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner and Pine Bluff native Bill Jones briefed the Jefferson County Quorum Court Tuesday on a proposed project to create a water trail on the Bayou Bartholomew. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, Jones was asked where the project was... Read More.

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Common Ground Ministries opens warming shelter

Wednesday, January 8 by Luke Matheson

Common Ground Ministries located just outside of Pine Bluff has opened a warming shelter for anyone that needs shelter during the expected winter storm. Paul Benarbachian, Director of Common Ground Ministries, tells Deltaplex News that the shelter is open and welcome to anyone in need... Read More.

Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc. Welcomes Two New Leaders to the Team

Wednesday, January 8 by Luke Matheson

Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc. is excited to announce two exceptional additions to its leadership team: Dwayne Aalseth, who will join us as the Director of Operations, and Clyde McDaniel, who will step into the role of Operations Supervisor. Dwayne Aalseth brings a wealth of experience... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Unites to Shield Community from Winters Wrath with New Warming Center

Tuesday, January 7 by Greg

In response to the dangerously cold temperatures and with a steadfast commitment to community health and safety, the City of Pine Bluff is announcing the opening of a warming center. This initiative underscores the City's dedication to protecting vulnerable populations during extreme weather conditions. In partnership... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Delays Key Procedures Decision to Address Budget Dispute

Tuesday, January 7 by Greg

By Ray King Legislation to adopt procedures for the Jefferson County Quorum Court for the next two years was put off until Monday during the first meeting of the year for the county’s legislative body, Tuesday. The procedures ordinance was the first and only item on... Read More.

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Police arrest suspect in 2023 murder

Supreme Court Chief Justice feuding with other justices

Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner Bill Jones discussed the three phase project

Reported crime in Pine Bluff down and homicides show near 43 percent drop compared to 2023

United Way Director Jason Duren discussed warming center

UAPB Hoops: Game Times Changed for Golden Lions Basketball Against Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern

Arkansas Producers Attend 82nd Professional Agricultural Workers Conference, UAPB Educator Remembered

Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner Bill Jones advocates for Bayou Bartholomew Water Trail

Common Ground Ministries opens warming shelter

Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc. Welcomes Two New Leaders to the Team

Pine Bluff Unites to Shield Community from Winters Wrath with New Warming Center

Jefferson County Quorum Court Delays Key Procedures Decision to Address Budget Dispute

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