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Chris Jones joins Deltaplex to talk candidacy in Governor election

By Ray King Pine Bluff native Chris Jones, who announced Tuesday that he is running for Governor, sat down with Deltaplex News Thursday to talk about his candidacy. Jones, who graduated from Watson Chapel High School and MIT, is the fourth Democratic candidate to announce and... Read More.

Streetscape ribbon-cutting ceremony at Juneteenth Celebration

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingPine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington has announced that there will be a ribbon-cutting for the downtown Streetscape project Saturday as the city celebrates Juneteenth.Washington made the announcement during a meeting of the City Council’s Public Works Committee Wednesday and said city officials... Read More.

Deadline to sign-up for Arkansas public land alligator hunt June 30th

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to Seark Today, thirty-three permits will be issued for public hunting in Arkansas for the 2021 season. These permits will be randomly chosen via electronic draw. As with the rest of the AGFC’s permit application system, alligator hunt applicants must pay a $5... Read More.

Hutchinson announces cyber advisory council

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the news source, Gov. Asa Hutchinson has created the Arkansas Cyber Advisory Council to identify and manage the risk of cyberattacks and to enhance the state’s response to threats and attacks.“The hacks of the Colonial pipeline and JBS Foods were an urgent... Read More.

Mayor Washington talks about new air conditioning unit installation

Wednesday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Mayor Shirley Washington said Wednesday that the new air conditioning unit for City Hall has arrived and is in the process of being installed.Washington updated members of the City Council’s Public Works Committee, Council members Ivan Whitfield and Joni Alexander, and said... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Robinson talks courthouse renovations

Wednesday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King On Wednesday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson talked to Deltaplex News on a variety of subjects including renovations that are underway at the county courthouse.He said repairs are underway on the roof and when all the renovations are complete, the building will... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Hospital talks COVID Vaccination

Wednesday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King While many of the counties in Arkansas have reached COVID vaccination rates of 50 to 75 percent, Jefferson County is currently sitting at 23 percent, according to Erin Bolton, who is the director of quality and regulations at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Bolton and... Read More.

McGehee family named District Farm Family of the year

Wednesday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyAccording to an Arkansas Farm Bureau news release, a Mcghee family, Layne Miles and his wife Ryane, have been named the District Farm Family of the Year for the Southeast District of Arkansas. Layne and Ryane Miles farm 10,700 acres where they... Read More.

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Search leads to confiscated contraband at detention center

Wednesday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office released a news release stating that the Sheriff's office assisted by the Tri-County Drug Task Force and the Arkansas Department of Corrections Central K-9 Unit conducted a cell and area search operation at the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention... Read More.

The Generator linking technology and economic development

Wednesday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyTwenty twenty-one has introduced a lot of interesting technological developments and technology has become an essential part of our day-to-day lives. The Generator, an Innovation Hub by GoForward Pine Bluff, recently talked with Deltaplex News about their process and some of the... Read More.

Pine Bluff native Chris Jones announces campaign for Governor

Tuesday, June 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyChris Jones, a Pine Bluff native, announced Tuesday that he has joined the race for Governor in the 2022 Arkansas gubernatorial elections. Jones is currently a nuclear engineer and the former executive director of Winrock International's Arkansas Reginal Innovation Hub, a non-profit... Read More.

Flora Cook-Bishop announces run for Circuit Clerk

Tuesday, June 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyOn Tuesday, June 15th, on the Jefferson County Courthouse steps, Flora Cook-Bishop, who is currently Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk, announced that she will be running in the 2022 Democratic Primary Elections for Circuit Clerk of Jefferson County.Bishop made the announcement among individuals... Read More.