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Supersponsorship Raises Questions Over Jefferson County Quorum Court Agenda Additions

Monday, September 8 by Alex Bivens

UPDATE: Deltaplex News has received a response from Jefferson County Deputy Circuit Clerk Barbara Collins regarding its FOIA request on how supersponsorships are formed. According to Collins, the procedural ordinance passed by the Quorum Court does not require any meetings for justices to create a... Read More.

Arkansas Fire Fatalities on the Rise in 2025: Officials Urge Smoke Detector Use

Monday, June 30 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Fire Marshal’s Office has reported a troubling increase in fire-related deaths across the state in 2025. As of late June, 34 Arkansans have lost their lives to fires, already exceeding the 27 fatalities recorded in all of 2024—and the year is... Read More.

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Mock Mass Shooting Drill at Jack Robey Junior High Impresses State Officials

Thursday, June 12 by Alex Bivens

A mock mass shooting event at the campus of Jack Robey Junior High School Tuesday brought multiple agencies together and according to participants, impressed state officials from the State Health Department. Larry Kennedy from Jefferson Regional Hospital and Josh Bishop from EASI represented two of... Read More.

Cotton calls for Trump to “rethink” decision to remove security from former security officials

Tuesday, January 28 by Ray King

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump should rethink his decision to remove security details from three former senior national security officials, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Sunday. That protection is not just for them, but also the public, said Sen.... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Officials sign closing paperwork for a new Courtyard by Marriott hotel

Thursday, December 19 by Luke Matheson

City officials in Pine Bluff signed closing documents Thursday to finalize financing and to move forward with the construction of $24 million Courtyard by Marriott hotel being built at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. The City of Pine Bluff will provide $2.91534 million from sales... Read More.

Quapaw and Local Officials discuss Saracen Casino Resort progress

Wednesday, October 30 by Luke Matheson

The final beam was lifted into place for the new hotel and convention center at Saracen Casino Resort on Tuesday with a host of workers, media, government officials, and Quapaw Nation officials on hand. One such official was the new Quapaw Nation Business Committee Chair... Read More.

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Jefferson County payroll in jeopardy after dispute with County Judge, other elected officials

Monday, April 29 by Ray King

For the second time in a month, Jefferson County employees are facing the possibility of not getting paid. This is the result of an on-going dispute between County Judge Gerald Robinson and County Assessor Gloria Tillman who Robinson has been accused of nepotism because her... Read More.

Pine Bluff officials participate in march against domestic violence

Tuesday, October 17 by Greg

Kimberly Clay with Family Vibes Incorporated talks about why her organization, joined the March against domestic violence. Deputy Chief Shirley Warrior believes that the march is bringing awareness to the community…and that it’s making a difference. Officials from various non profits, law enforcement, the circuit court,... Read More.

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City officials explain audit findings to state panel

Sunday, October 15 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington told the Joint Auditing Committee of the State Legislature that more training will take place on procurement procedures after the city was called on the carpet to explain findings of a city audit. According to a story in the Pine... Read More.

Charles L. (Charlie) Daniels, 83, one of the longest-serving elected officials in Arkansas state government history, passed away

Wednesday, July 12 by Alex Bivens

The Honorable Charles L. (Charlie) Daniels of Bryant passed away on July 9, 2023, at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 83. With a career spanning four decades that included elected service as Arkansas Secretary of State, Commissioner of State... Read More.

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Former Quapaw nation officials accused of taking money from Saracen Casino and Q Store

Friday, June 9 by Ray King

Several former officials of the Quapaw Nation are accused of taking unauthorized bonuses worth millions of dollars belonging to the Saracen Casino and Q store in Pine Bluff. Quapaw Nation authorities have charged Jack Brill, 54, an attorney in Missouri who was the former attorney... Read More.

Panel recommends raises for elected officials

Monday, May 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Top elected officials in Arkansas could see a 3% salary increase but legislators’ pay would stay flat under a proposal from a state panel. The Arkansas Independent Citizens Commission proposed the pay increases on Friday and will consider giving them... Read More.

Stories tagged with: officials

Arkansas Fire Fatalities on the Rise in 2025: Officials Urge Smoke Detector Use

Mock Mass Shooting Drill at Jack Robey Junior High Impresses State Officials

Cotton calls for Trump to “rethink” decision to remove security from former security officials

Pine Bluff City Officials sign closing paperwork for a new Courtyard by Marriott hotel

Quapaw and Local Officials discuss Saracen Casino Resort progress

Jefferson County payroll in jeopardy after dispute with County Judge, other elected officials

Pine Bluff officials participate in march against domestic violence

City officials explain audit findings to state panel

Charles L. (Charlie) Daniels, 83, one of the longest-serving elected officials in Arkansas state government history, passed away

Former Quapaw nation officials accused of taking money from Saracen Casino and Q Store

Panel recommends raises for elected officials

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