- Deltaplex News

UAPB in Phase I of Track and Soccer Complex Planning and Construction

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced Tuesday that they will be adding to the historical campus with the next phase in planning for the construction of the Golden Lion Track and Soccer Complex. They explained that the facility will... Read More.

Jesse Gibson announces his run for 2022 Attorney General

Tuesday, May 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to media sources, Democrat, Jesse Gibson is joining the 2022 Attorney General race as the fourth name to compete in the bid.Sources explained that Gibson is a lifelong Arkansan and local attorney who will be running as the second Democrat in the race... Read More.

$50,000 bond for woman accused of recording sexual content of a minor

Tuesday, May 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of using her phone to record a male having sex with a minor female.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

Watson Chapel School Board approves $1,000 teacher bonus

Monday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Watson Chapel School District hosted a special school board meeting Monday, May 24th to discuss teacher bonuses, various resignations, and new hires.Superintendent Jerry Guess called the meeting after various conversations about offering teachers bonus pay throughout the school district and... Read More.

Deputy Chief Warrior talks parking lot overcrowding; Unity in community

Monday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Earlier this month, Deputy Chief Shirley Warrior of the police department discussed with Deltaplex her goal with the Citizens in Action Organization in which she endorsed in September of 2020. Due to the restraints of the Pandemic, the applications were not able... Read More.

$2500 bond set for 78 year old woman accused of stabbing husband

Monday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Monday for a woman accused of stabbing her husband Friday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Betty Rice 78, with second-degree domestic battery. Detective Ryan Edwards reported that... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after he allegedly robbed another man

Monday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Friday after he allegedly robbed another man. Police took Brandon Robertson, 36, into custody after he was located in the area of Fourth Avenue and Walnut Street and matched the description of one of the three suspects... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire and Police hosted a Public Safety Cookoff

Sunday, May 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Pine Bluff Fire Department and the Police Department had a friendly competition at their first Public Safety Cookout for lunch in the Courtyard of City Hall on Friday, May 21st. Captain Bruce Bailey of the Fire Department came up with the... Read More.

Block Party offered fun to the community

Sunday, May 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyDeltaplex’s own William Jenkins hosted the second block of this year presented by Uptown Salon and The City of Pine Bluff in the downtown area on Saturday, May 22nd. The block party was free to the public and began at 4 pm... Read More.

Convicted felon accused of fleeing police with gun

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from sheriff’s deputies who were trying to stop the vehicle the man was driving, then pointing a gun at one of them. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set... Read More.

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Councilmember Alexander discussed speed hump installation

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King At its last meeting, the Pine Bluff City Council read for the first time a proposed ordinance that would allow for the installation of speed humps to slow down speeding traffic in residential areas. Councilmember Joni Alexander sponsored the legislation and on Thursday... Read More.

Traffic stop ends in gun arrest

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on probation was arrested Thursday after sheriff’s deputies found a gun in the man’s pants following a traffic stop. Troy Lambert Jr., 23, was taken into custody after Tri-County Drug Task Force Investigator Nathan Jines and Sgt. Courtney Kelly... Read More.