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Pine Bluff Man Held on Drug Charges After Arrest at Tyson Foods

Friday, February 6 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Fridy for a Pine Bluff man on drug related charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kevin Durr, 63, with possession of a controlled substance and possession... Read More.

Pine Bluff Sees Largest Crime Rate Drop in Five Years in 2025

Thursday, February 5 by Luke Matheson

Reported crime in Pine Bluff declined by nearly 13% from 2024 to 2025, according to final statistics released by the Pine Bluff Police Department. Police reported 2,954 total crimes in 2025, down from 3,378 the previous year. Officials said 2025 marked the largest single-year improvement... Read More.

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Bruce Westerman Discusses House Funding Bill Success and Pine Bluff Arsenal Project

Thursday, February 5 by Luke Matheson

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are celebrating after all 12 funding bills they sent to the U.S. Senate being approved, with only one, money for the Department of Homeland Security being modified. Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman talked about that when he appeared... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Briarwood Inn Incident

Thursday, February 5 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect connected to a violent incident at the Briarwood Inn. According to investigators, the individual pictured is wanted in connection with an incident that occurred on February... Read More.

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Pine Bluff School Board Declines Grievance Hearing for Coach on Administrative Leave

Wednesday, February 4 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff School District held its monthly meeting earlier this week to conduct routine district business, including a grievance hearing requested by football coach Michael Williams, who remains on administrative leave for an undisclosed matter. The hearing was held at Williams’ request. Superintendent Dr. Jennifer... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff receives $398,000 grant to support teacher merit pay incentive participation

Wednesday, February 4 by Ray King

Go Forward Pine Bluff has been awarded a grant of nearly $400,000 to expand merit pay awareness and student leadership. According to a press release Wednesday, the $398,000 grant from the Walton Family Foundation is designed to get more teachers to participate in the LEARNS... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Arrested in Connection with Fordyce Birthday Party Homicide

Tuesday, February 3 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE:Sheriff Mike Knoedl tells Deltaplex News that suspect Ladarius Deshon Johnson has been transferred to another detention facility because a family member of the victim is currently housed in the Dallas County Jail. The Dallas County jail log reflects Johnson as being released, but authorities... Read More.

Pine Bluff Schools Resume After Winter Storm as District Considers Make-Up Days Before State Testing

Tuesday, February 3 by Luke Matheson

All Deltaplex-area school districts are now back in session following last week’s winter storm, including the Pine Bluff School District. Pine Bluff Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree joined the Oldies 101.3 Morning Show on Tuesday to discuss when the decision was made to bring students back... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Opposes Mayor on Urban Renewal Agency Vote

Monday, February 2 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King For the second straight month, the Pine Bluff City Council has said no to Mayor Vivian Flowers. In January, Flowers’ effort to fire Inspection and Zoning Director Mitzi Ruth was reversed by the council in a near unanimous vote. On Monday, by a vote... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Warn Teens and Parents of TikTok Prank Dangers and Legal Risks

Monday, February 2 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is warning teens and parents about the dangers of attempting social media “pranks,” saying some TikTok trends can quickly escalate into situations that lead to injury or criminal charges. In a statement, police said pranks involving random people or law... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Pair Arrested for Burglary After Being Found in Renovated Home

Monday, February 2 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A man currently on probation and a woman with no prior convictions or pending charges were arrested Friday after they were found inside a house that was being renovated. Aaron Stigger, 46, and Lattee Richardson, 49, both of Pine Bluff were taken into... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Debates Future of Urban Renewal Agency Amid Competing Proposals

Sunday, February 1 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King When the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday they will deal with two competing pieces of legislation, one abolishing the Urban Renewal Agency (URA), the other supporting its continuation. Mayor Vivian Flowers is sponsoring an ordinance calling for abolishing URA effective Dec. 31.... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Held on Drug Charges After Arrest at Tyson Foods

Pine Bluff Sees Largest Crime Rate Drop in Five Years in 2025

Bruce Westerman Discusses House Funding Bill Success and Pine Bluff Arsenal Project

Pine Bluff Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Briarwood Inn Incident

Pine Bluff School Board Declines Grievance Hearing for Coach on Administrative Leave

Go Forward Pine Bluff receives $398,000 grant to support teacher merit pay incentive participation

Pine Bluff Man Arrested in Connection with Fordyce Birthday Party Homicide

Pine Bluff Schools Resume After Winter Storm as District Considers Make-Up Days Before State Testing

Pine Bluff City Council Opposes Mayor on Urban Renewal Agency Vote

Pine Bluff Police Warn Teens and Parents of TikTok Prank Dangers and Legal Risks

Pine Bluff Pair Arrested for Burglary After Being Found in Renovated Home

Pine Bluff City Council Debates Future of Urban Renewal Agency Amid Competing Proposals

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