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Assessor Office discusses its purpose; Property Assessment

By Deseray McKinzyThe Jefferson County Assessor office, represented by Deputy Assessor Gloria Tillman and Assessor Yvonne Humphrey talked to Deltaplex News on Tuesday to discuss the role of their office, and the importance of getting vehicles assessed. After being asked what it meant to... Read More.

Woods talks about jail lawsuit

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Tuesday that getting served with a copy of the lawsuit the City of Pine Bluff filed against Jefferson County over jail fees was “a total surprise,” because of the relationship his department has had with... Read More.

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The Boys and Girls Club to host anniversary kickball tournament

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Boys and Girls Club met with Deltaplex News to discuss the club's 75th anniversary and the kickball tournament that they host in honor of that. According to the CEO, Nyeisha Aldridge, the tournament will be on July 10th at Townsend Park... Read More.

Community survey outlines crime, quailty of life concerns

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King More than 45 percent of Pine Bluff residents who took part in a community survey said they do not believe Pine Bluff offers a good quality of life while 70 percent said the city does not offer a clean and healthy environment. The... Read More.

Council discusses wide range of issues, including speed humps

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council faced an agenda with 12 items on it Monday, with everything from closing alleys in various parts of the city to waiving competitive bidding so that the Code Enforcement Department could buy a vehicle from a local... Read More.

County Judge talks courthouse renovations; Quorum courtroom

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson spoke with Deltaplex about the 8-month renovation project of the historical county courthouse. The Quorum Courtroom where the Quorum Court Committee meets monthly was one of the first renovations that have been completed in the courthouse... Read More.

Community Fishing Day Event was an success

Monday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Arkansas Game & Fish Commission had a great turnout with more than 150 people present at their first Community Fishing Day Event according to the commission on Saturday, May 15th. The event was held at the MLK Park Pond where the... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after high-speed chase on motorcycle

Monday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 35-year-old Pine Bluff man was arrested Saturday after he led police on a high-speed chase while riding a motorcycle. Brandon George was taken into custody after the engine on the motorcycle he was riding apparently had problems, Deputy Prosecutor Caleb Conrad said... Read More.

$25,000 bond for woman accused of beating her 8 year old son

Friday, May 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of beating and choking her son. Jefferson County District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Anglia Obasade, 31, with second-degree domestic battery. Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

Two arrests Wednesday in the laundry mat break-in

Friday, May 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingAn investigation into two women, later identified as Candice Barber, 38, and Sandy Jones, 41, breaking into a coin machine at a laundromat on April 13 resulted in their arrest Wednesday.The break-in occurred at 1003 River Road and the owner of... Read More.

Game & Fish Commission hosting Community Fishing Day event

Friday, May 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Arkansas Game & Fish Commission is hosting their first Community Fishing Day event at the MLK Park Pond on Saturday, May 15th from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Maurice Jackson the Family and Community Fishing Program Coordinator, and Clinton L. Coleman... Read More.

Synchrony pledged $500,000 to UAPB students

Thursday, May 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced a pledge of $500,000 over the next two years from the Synchrony Foundation as part of its new initiative to advance education and economic opportunity for students and low-income communities. According to Synchrony's website, ... Read More.