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Downtown Plaza discussed by Go Forward director

Wednesday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff’s downtown area could be getting a major change in its looks if a project that is being discussed comes to fruition. The project is the redevelopment of the Plaza located at the corner of 6th Avenue and Main Street, directly across... Read More.

Mayor talks clean up and drainage

Wednesday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The City of Pine Bluff is planning another clean-up this Saturday, this time focusing on the Dollarway area. Mayor Shirley Washington told Deltaplex News that this will be the second clean-up this year. The first focused on the Watson Chapel area.The Mayor... Read More.

$2,500 bond set for Pine Bluff woman accused of armed distrubance

Wednesday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of pointing a gun at another woman Tuesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Carlawana Richardson, 36, with aggravated assault. Deputy... Read More.

Three men arrested in alleged armed disturbance

Wednesday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported armed disturbance at Altheimer Monday resulted in the arrest of three men who are accused of firing multiple shots from three different weapons before leaving the area. Jamarea Wainwright, 23, Kamarea Wainwright, 19, and Christopher Hammond, 21, were taken into custody... Read More.

United Way of SEARK to host annual meeting Thursday afternoon

Wednesday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyUnited Way of Southeast Arkansas is hosting its annual meeting Thursday, April 29th at 4 p.m. at the Community Theater at 207 2nd & Pines and it is open to the public. United Way will be announcing how their campaign has gone... Read More.

CASA Women’s Sheltor hosting auction to grow proceeds

Tuesday, April 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe CASA Women's Shelter created a "Great Escape Auction" that is meant to grow the proceeds of the shelter to continue helping women and their kids to fully escape domestic abuse and in some cases the abuser. The auction is taking place... Read More.

UAPB Athletics recognized by State House

Tuesday, April 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletic program was honored for its accomplishments and sacrifices to dominate in multiple sports through the constraints of the pandemic at the capital on Tuesday morning by the House of Representatives.Representatives from the Pine Bluff... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after slapping his pregnant girlfriend

Tuesday, April 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man arrested was arrested Sunday after slapping his pregnant girlfriend in the face during an altercation. Trevion Trice, 22, will have to post a $2,500 bond to be released from the adult detention center after Jefferson County District Judge Kim... Read More.

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Commercial vehicle turned over spilling beer across the highway causing traffic delays

Monday, April 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyAccording to idrivearkansas.com, a commercial vehicle overturned this morning after approximately 7 a.m. and caused a large portion of Interstate 530 SB traffic delays.The truck appeared to have spilled a significant amount of beer cans across the highway.The... Read More.

Mother and son arrested after high-speed chase on Sunday

Monday, April 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A mother and her son were arrested Sunday after the son led police and sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase and the mother attempted to interfere in his arrest. Chauncen Williams, 23, was driving a black Chevrolet that police had been involved in... Read More.

$25,000 bond set woman accused of pepper spraying a man and child

Monday, April 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of spraying a man and child with pepper spray and pointing a gun at the child. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

Woman arrested after allegedly verbally threatening and pointing a gun at another woman

Monday, April 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported armed disturbance at a stop sign on Olive Street Friday resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff woman who allegedly pointed a handgun at another woman. When she was questioned, Tanga Strong, 19, denied pointing the gun at the other... Read More.