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Mayor offers Jones police chief position

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said Tuesday she has offered the position of police chief to Robert Jones who is currently the police chief in Kingsland, Georgia, and who, according to Washington, was the top choice of the search committee formed to... Read More.

Bond set for suspect in alleged assault

Tuesday, June 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 19-year-old Pine Bluff man who has been identified as being involved in a June 7 homicide has also been accused of pointing a semi-automatic weapon at another man during an altercation on June 18. Vernon McCraney was taken into custody on that... Read More.

Whitfield says public had misconceptions about police chief

Monday, June 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Former Pine Bluff Police Chief and current City Council member Ivan Whitfield on Monday said he wanted to clear up some misconceptions members of the public apparently have about his involvement in the selection of the next police chief for the city. Appearing... Read More.

Council member Whitfield talks police chief concerns

Monday, June 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King When the application period closed, 31 people from across the United States had applied for the position of Pine Bluff Police Chief. None of those 31 were from within the department itself. On Monday, former Pine Bluff Police Chief and current member of... Read More.

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SEARK College joined community at GoFoward Fest

Sunday, June 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyGoForward Pine Bluff hosted the 2021 'Blues Batter and Brew' Fest featuring live performances and also local vendors and organizations including SEARK College on Saturday, June 20th. Deltaplex had a chance to talk with the Vice President of Student Affairs Lozanne Calhoun,... Read More.

GoForward Pine Bluff hosts third fest; Celebrates Juneteenth

Sunday, June 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyGoForward Pine Bluff hosted its third fest on Saturday, June 20th, with this year's theme as the 2021 'Blues Batter and Brew'. The fest was an all-day event presented by the Pine Bluff Convention Center at the Lakeview Amphitheater at Regional Park.... Read More.

Celebration of downtown Street Scape project on Juneteenth

Saturday, June 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

A celebration of the near completion of the first phase of the downtown Street Scape project was combined with a Juneteenth celebration Saturday in front of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Before a formal ribbon cutting, Mayor Shirley Washington talked to Deltaplex News about the opening.Washington... Read More.

Two Pine Bluff men arrested for allegedly breaking into three parked cars

Friday, June 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A report of prowlers on Osborn Road Thursday resulted in the arrest of two men who allegedly broke into three parked vehicles. Cameron Arnold Jr., 18, and Lajavian Cook, 19, were taken into custody after a police officer saw them walking down the... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for Fordyce man accused of stealing plywood bundles

Friday, June 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Friday for a Fordyce man accused of stealing plywood bundles from his employer. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brooks Eddington, 48, with felony theft of property.Reading... Read More.

In honor of Juneteenth City Hall and City Departments closed Friday

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Mayor's office late Thursday announced that in honor of the Juneteenth holiday, the Pine Bluff City Hall and City Departments will be closed on Friday, June 18. Juneteenth commemorates the day that Major General Gordon Granger announced the liberation of the nation’s last remaining... Read More.

Watson Chapel superintendent discusses Summer School Programs

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The outgoing Superintendent of the Watson Chapel School District talked about his district’s Summer School programs and how they will prepare students for the next school year. Jerry Guess, who will retire at the end of June, told Deltaplex News what the district... Read More.

Economic and Community Development Department explains some projects

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A wide-ranging discussion of everything from requests for funding for home improvements to complaints about 18-wheelers driving through residential areas took place Thursday on TalkBack Live hosted by Floyd Donald. Larry Matthews and Lori Walker of the City’s Economic and Community Development Department... Read More.