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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson joined Floyd Donald on Talk Back Live to discuss the county budget dispute

Thursday, January 16 by Deltaplex Staff

As the feud between Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court nears the end of its first week, county employees are no closer to getting paid than they were when the disagreement over the 2025 county budget began. Appearing on Talk... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discussed the failed county budget

Thursday, January 16 by Deltaplex Staff

Over the past few days, much has been said about the failure of the Jefferson County Quorum Court to adopt the 2025 budget proposed by County Judge Gerald Robinson. One of the loudest voices has been that of Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who has been... Read More.

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Daevion Natquawn Sykes

Thursday, January 16 by Deltaplex Staff

Booking #: 176783 Age: 21 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 01-14-2025 - 12:48 pm Charges: POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS TERRORISTIC THREATENING - 1ST DEGREE / THREATENS PHYSICAL INJURY

Colby Blake Johnson

Thursday, January 16 by Deltaplex Staff

Booking #: 108478 Age: 32 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 01-13-2025 - 7:12 pm Charges: Alias Bench Warrant FAILURE TO COMPLY

Tanaka dione Womack

Thursday, January 16 by Deltaplex Staff

Booking #: 111325 Age: 46 Gender: Female Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 01-13-2025 - 2:22 pm Charges: Alias Bench Warrant

A $15k bond was set for a man being charged with breaking or entering

Thursday, January 16 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County man accused of breaking into a parked truck and taking tools and copper wire. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Joseph Chowning,... Read More.

Joseph Ray Chowning

Wednesday, January 15 by Deltaplex Staff

Booking #: 106691 Age: 63 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 01-14-2025 - 8:18 pm Charges: BREAKING OR ENTERING / BUILDING OR STRUCTURE

White Hall Superintendent Superintendent Gary Williams discussed the new semester

Wednesday, January 15 by Deltaplex Staff

The second semester has started for school districts around the state and White Hall School District Superintendent Gary Williams talked about things that will be happening in the next few weeks involving his district.Williams was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a PB woman being charged with aggravated assault

Wednesday, January 15 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of using her vehicle to hit another vehicle following an altercation. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Lakesha Cole, 36,... Read More.

Two different bonds were given to two people arrested on drug charges

Wednesday, January 15 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A reported disturbance at a house on Dollarway Road Sunday afternoon resulted in the arrest of two people on drug related charges. Sherry Aud, 64, and Harold James, 70, were taken into custody as a result of the search, Deputy Prosecutor Ty Spradlin... Read More.

William Fells discussed his first proposed legislation

Wednesday, January 15 by Deltaplex Staff

Freshman City Council member William Fells campaigned on a platform that included cleaning up the city and with his first proposed legislation, he is taking a shot at abandoned, wrecked or inoperable motor vehicles. He is sponsoring a proposed ordinance dealing with that subject which... Read More.

Pond Owners: Remember Keys for Ensuring Good Crappie Populations

Tuesday, January 14 by Deltaplex Staff

No southern freshwater fish is pursued more aggressively for their delicious filets and satisfying fishing quite like crappie, Scott Jones, Extension small impoundment specialist for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. From murky backwater cypress swamps in the Delta to deep clear... Read More.