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Police say assaults up in April

By Ray King Assistant Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Hadley on Friday reviewed crime stats for the month of April and noted that aggravated assaults increased from 23 to 39 during the month. At a meeting of the Public Safety Committee, Hadley explained the increase.Hadley said... Read More.

Howell talks fire safety

Friday, May 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Friday that an investigation is still continuing into a fire on Goodfaith Road that resulted in the deaths of two people. Howell told Deltaplex News that there were “a lot of moving parts... Read More.

Store clerk accused of helping to hide guns in shooting

Friday, May 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An investigation into a man reportedly shooting at a house on State Street Tuesday has resulted in the arrest of a store clerk accused of hiding two guns that were used in the shooting. Shairmaine Atkinson, 23, worked as a clerk at a... Read More.

Cash-only bond for man arrested in alleged shooting

Thursday, May 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingPine Bluff Police responding to a reported shooting incident and possible vehicle crash found a car that had hit a tree on private property and a man near the car who said he had been shot at and returned fire. The incident happened... Read More.

$5,000 bond set for man arrested on drug and weapon charges

Thursday, May 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA $5,000 bond was set Friday for a man arrested on drug and weapons charges Wednesday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brian Jeffery with possession of a controlled substance with the... Read More.

UAM and UofA Division of Agriculture announced new Forestry Dean

Thursday, May 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyOn Tuesday, The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and the University of Arkansas at Monticello announced that on July 1st, Michael Blazier will assume as the next Dean for the UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources and Director of... Read More.

Man arrested for allegedly being involved in shooting

Thursday, May 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported shooting at a house on the east side of Pine Bluff resulted in the arrest of a 19-year-old man Tuesday. Jason Lawrence was taken into custody after police saw him start to get into the driver’s seat of a vehicle that... Read More.

Airport applies for runway light grant

Wednesday, May 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Grider Field Airport manager Doug Hale has applied for funds to replace the runway lights at the airport and said Tuesday he expects the application to be successful. Hale appeared by Zoom at a meeting of the City Council’s Traffic and Aviation Committee... Read More.

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The ASC to host three events during the month of May; first theater camp

Wednesday, May 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Arts and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas has a few events planned as May progresses beginning with their Live @5 featuring The Dell Smith Experience on Friday, May 7th from 5-7 p.m. On Saturday, May 8th ASC hosts their Second monthly... Read More.

Two people arrested on drug-related charges in White Hall

Wednesday, May 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King White Hall Police arrested two people Monday on drug-related charges following a security check at a business. Nicholas Rushing and Stephanie Billings were taken into custody at the Big Red Travel Plaza at 8110 Sheridan Road after a White Hall officer saw Rushing... Read More.

Pine Bluff women arrested after allegedly taking a vehicle

Wednesday, May 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Monday after she allegedly took a vehicle that was parked at the Pine Bluff School District bus barn on North Linden Street. The suspect, Felicia Boyd, 34, claimed during a court hearing that the driver of the... Read More.

Council Member Alexander talks about crime; New Police Chief

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In a wide-ranging discussion that touched on everything from the most recent city council meeting to crime in Pine Bluff, First Ward Council Member Joni Alexander on Tuesday said improvements need to be made in the area of dealing with criminal defendants. Speaking... Read More.