- Deltaplex News

High-speed chase ends in arrest

Wednesday, July 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 cash-only bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole and listed as an absconder after he allegedly led White Hall Police on a high-speed chase while riding a stolen motorcycle. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set... Read More.

SEARK President discusses possible partnership with city; Fall enrollment

Wednesday, July 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

After gaining a partnership with Jefferson County, Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) President, Steven Bloomberg spoke with Deltaplex about presenting that same partnership with the city of Pine Bluff. Bloomberg mentioned that he has presented the idea amongst a few members of the city council... Read More.

SEARK President talks $3 million funding for campus projects

Tuesday, July 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Steven Bloomberg, President of Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK), spoke with Deltaplex on Tuesday, July 13 about the new building projects the college is adding to its campus. Jefferson County's Quorum Court on Monday approved $3 million from the American Recovery Plan for the special... Read More.

Arkansas cannot enact a new mask mandate as cases surge

Tuesday, July 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The State of Arkansas is no longer allowed to issue any new mask mandates. The law also bans any local officials from enforcing mask-wearing in their cities.According to an article published by THV11, the law, which was passed in April and signed by Governor... Read More.

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Rice tops list of Arkansas commodity export

Tuesday, July 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

USDA announced that Arkansas ranked number one in the nation in rice exports, according to the State Agricultural Trade database released this week by the U.S. Agricultural Department. The report said that $722 million contributions by rice were part of the state's total of... Read More.

Tony Washington announces run for second term as county tax collector

Tuesday, July 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

During Monday's July 12 Quorum Court meeting, current Jefferson County Tax Collector Tony Washington announced he is running for his second term in the 2022 elections. During his three years as tax collector, he said he and his office created a pilot program for... Read More.

Officer fatally shoots Sheridan man

Tuesday, July 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Arkansas State Police, On Monday afternoon a police officer at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hospital in Little Rock, fatally shot a Sheridan man outside the emergency department entrance. Bobby Hollingshead, 59, of Sheridan, stepped out of a truck and... Read More.

Quorum Court approves funding for special construction projects

Monday, July 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

During this week's Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting the court addressed the funding of many projects and approved them all without contest. To pay for the approved projects, funds will be transferred from the American Recovery Plan to Fund the 4802 special project construction... Read More.

Arkansas State Police launch “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine”

Monday, July 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

In a recent news release from the Arkansas State Police, Arkansas law enforcement officers have launched a speed enforcement blitz with additional patrols to stop speeding drivers. Operating under the tagline “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine,” state troopers, sheriff’s deputies, and local... Read More.

Grants available to charitable programs in Pine Bluff

Monday, July 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation (PBACF), an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation, encouraged nonprofits in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County to apply for the Giving Tree grants online beginning Monday, July 10. The Giving Tree Grant program is the Foundation’s signature grant cycle... Read More.

Jake Bequette announces run for senate

Monday, July 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to sources, Former NFL player, Arkansas Razorback, and Army veteran Jake Bequette announced his run for U.S. Senate on Monday, July 12. Bequette made his announcement on Twitter with a video and link to his campaign website."I have lived my life with service... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for man with two counts of aggravated assault

Monday, July 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Monday, a $25,000 bond was set for a Pine Bluff man who, on July 9, allegedly shot from inside a house located at 2500 S Elm Street.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.