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$25,000 bond set for woman accused of setting car on fire

Friday, August 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of setting a car on fire Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Tiffany Oglesby, 40, with arson and with... Read More.

Tuesday fire death ruled to be a homicide

Friday, July 29 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 2307 W. 11th. Tuesday around 5 p.m. where firefighters discovered a badly burned body inside the residence while extinguishing the fire. After the fire was extinguished Officers were notified of the discovery of a... Read More.

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One dead after Pine Bluff house fire

Thursday, July 28 by Ray King

A residential fire at a house in central Pine Bluff Wednesday afternoon resulted in the death of one person. The fire was reported at 2307 W. 11th Ave., at 5:05 p.m. and accord9ng to a press release, when firefighters arrived at the scene, they reported... Read More.

Former Drew County fire chief facing Abuse of Office charges

Wednesday, July 27 by Staff

A former Drew County fire chief is facing abuse of office charges following an investigation into $10,357 in funds that do not have invoices showing how the money was spent. Documents filed by the prosecuting attorney state that on about February 4, 2020, and during the... Read More.

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Six dead in fire at Springdale

Monday, July 25 by Ray King

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — A fire at a northwestern Arkansas home killed six people, including four children, authorities said. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that the fire happened early Sunday at a trailer home in Springdale, about 145 miles (233 kilometers) northwest of... Read More.

Settlement reached in land fill fire

Thursday, July 21 by Ray King

BELLA VISTA, Ark. (AP) — A $6.3 million settlement has been reached in a lawsuit that claimed smoke from an underground fire at a dumping site in northwest Arkansas harmed nearby residents. An attorney in the case confirmed the settlement, which involves 85 households with 150... Read More.

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East End Fire Department seeking fee increase

Wednesday, July 20 by Ray King

A proposal that would increase the amount homeowners in the East End of Grant County pay for fire protection will be decided by voters in August. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, residents currently pay $95 pe4r year and the ire department is asking for... Read More.

Fire and Emergency Chief talks fireworks law in city limits; Safety Cooking measures

Friday, July 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

With the 4th of July holiday set for Monday, the sale of fireworks in Jefferson County and all over the country are booming. On Friday, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and was asked... Read More.

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Sheridan apartment fire kills one; Displaces numerous others

Monday, June 20 by Staff

A fire at the Birchwood Apartments located on the corner of Main Street and Mockingbird Lane in Sheridan proved to be fatal Monday. Sheridan Fire Department Assistant Chief Joe Scott told Deltaplex News that one person has died as a result of the fire, while... Read More.

Fire Instructor and Deputy arrested following automobile crash that killed his wife

Friday, June 17 by Staff

Stephen Clark, 60, of the Woodlawn community (Cleveland County), was arrested Thursday (June 16th) by a Special Agent of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division. Clark is charged with negligent homicide in connection with a January 2, 2022 single vehicle crash, according to... Read More.

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Wright-Pastoria Fire Department facing woes; Other departments want to shut it down

Monday, June 13 by Staff

By Ray King Volunteer firefighters from across the river are asking the Jefferson County Quorum Court to take action to prevent the possibly loss of property and lives as the result of one volunteer department who is apparently not functioning. During the quorum court meeting Monday,... Read More.

Boil order in Wright Pastoria; Water available at local fire stations

Monday, June 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Arkansas Department of Health has placed the Wright Pastoria Water system under a boil order until further notice. Bottled water and potable water will be at the fire stations in Tucker, Sherrill, and Wright Pastoria. Deltaplex will post more updates as they become available.

Stories tagged with: fire

$25,000 bond set for woman accused of setting car on fire

Tuesday fire death ruled to be a homicide

One dead after Pine Bluff house fire

Former Drew County fire chief facing Abuse of Office charges

Six dead in fire at Springdale

Settlement reached in land fill fire

East End Fire Department seeking fee increase

Fire and Emergency Chief talks fireworks law in city limits; Safety Cooking measures

Sheridan apartment fire kills one; Displaces numerous others

Fire Instructor and Deputy arrested following automobile crash that killed his wife

Wright-Pastoria Fire Department facing woes; Other departments want to shut it down

Boil order in Wright Pastoria; Water available at local fire stations

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