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Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center to open soon

The Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center at Jefferson Regional Hospital will be opening soon and on Friday, Kathy Ross, the director of the center told Deltaplex news how the center is going to be different from other cancer centers.Ross also explained what the center will offer... Read More.

Parks and Recreation in search of Jaycee Golf Course greens superintendent

Friday, June 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation Department is continuing its search for a greens superintendent at the Jaycee Golf Course after a person who had been offered the job turned it down. At a meeting of the City Council’s Public Works Committee, Council... Read More.

Howell talks recent updates and search for new staff

Friday, June 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyPine Bluff Fire Department Chief, Sean Howell joined Deltaplex News Friday and discussed the newest firehouse across the street from the Saracen Casino Resort as well as incident updates within the month of May.After being asked about the condition of the new... Read More.

$50,000 bond for Pine Bluff woman accused of firing shots at her husband

Friday, June 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she fired shots at her husband during an altercation at their home. Ora Fletcher, 54, was taken into custody after police were sent to the 1500 block of Belmoor Drive in response to a reported... Read More.

Public’s Works Committee seeking solution for City Hall’s failed air condition

Friday, June 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A failed air conditioning system at the Pine Bluff City Hall resulted in a special called meeting of the City Council’s Public Works Committee Wednesday morning to seek a solution. Councilmember Ivan Whitfield, the chairman of the committee called the meeting which was... Read More.

Biden announces boost in global vaccine-sharing

Thursday, June 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Thursday the U.S. will donate 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines to the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program, acting as more Americans have been vaccinated and global inequities have become more glaring. Of the first tranche of... Read More.

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits I-40 bridge

Thursday, June 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP)-- The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg traveled to Tennessee on Thursday to learn how the closure of the Interstate 40 bridge connecting that state and Arkansas have affected freight movement since it was shut down more than three weeks... Read More.

United Way of SEARK talks Meals on Wheels and more of their services

Thursday, June 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyOn Wednesday, June 2nd, United Way of Southeast Arkansas spoke with Deltaplex News about the services they offer for the 10 counties that they serve in SEARK. Executive Director, Leslie Dorn was accompanied by Samatha Stickered who is with their partner organization... Read More.

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$2500 bond set for man jumping child’s mother with girlfriend

Thursday, June 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyA Pine Bluff man Ryan Hayes, 30 was charged with aggravated assault against a family or household member Thursday, June 3rd after allegedly jumping his child's mother Dominique Gibson with his girlfriend Faith Goud.During the court hearing, Deputy Prosecutor Caleb Conrad read... Read More.

Director of Street Department responds to street concerns from City Council

Thursday, June 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King On Wednesday, Pine Bluff Street Department Director Rick Rhoden responded to comments from members of the Pine Bluff City Council that he has no plan for working on city streets by providing a copy of the plan to Deltaplex News. Rhoden was asked... Read More.

Watson Chapel Superintendent talks bonuses and federal money

Friday, May 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King At its most recent board meeting, the School Board for the Watson Chapel School District approved a request from Superintendent Jerry Guess to give bonuses to all the district’s employees. On Friday, Guess talked to Deltaplex News about those bonuses.Guess said the bonuses... Read More.

Taxes on casino provides funds for state, county and city

Friday, May 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingThe Saracen Casino received a license to operate two years ago, and while the annex drew customers, starting in September, 2019, it featured only 300 machines and no table games.With the opening of the main casino in November 2020, the number of... Read More.