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Texas Southern postpones Saturdays football game against UAPB

Wednesday, April 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football team was set to take on Texas Southern University Saturday, April 24th at Simmons Bank Field, but due to COVID-19 restraints within the TXSU football team, the game has been postponed.UAPB recently won at... Read More.

Pine Bluff man identified as victim in Little Rock homicide

Wednesday, April 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyA pine bluff man, Learthur Shelton, Jr., 32, was identified on Tuesday as the victim involved in a homicide in Little Rock in the 900 block of Fair Park Blvd. that took place on Saturday, according to LRPB. Shelton died from his... Read More.

Pine Bluff URA discusses plan revisions and updates on current projects

Tuesday, April 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening and approved several actions that were included on the agenda to be voted upon. The meeting was conducted with the commissioner's Jimmy Dim, Rita Conley, Travis Martin, Lloyd Franklin, Sr.,... Read More.

Council Member Alexander addresses recent approved parking ordinance

Tuesday, April 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King On Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council approved an ordinance to eliminate parking requirements for businesses locating in the downtown area. Councilmember Joni Alexander cast the only no vote and on Tuesday, explained to Deltaplex News why.Prior to the council’s action,... Read More.

Lincoln County judge addresses building a new jail

Tuesday, April 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Lincoln County is in the process of building a new jail and County Judge Buddy Earnest said Tuesday that the sheriff is hiring.Earnest told Deltaplex News that the new jail will have space for 21 men and 21 women and said the... Read More.

Ex-Quapaw Tribal Chairman, Officials Charged over mishandling funds

Monday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Former Quapaw Nation chairman John Berrey and former secretary treasurer Tamara Smiley-Reeves have been hit with criminal charges ranging from attempted embezzlement, conspiracy and abuse of office to improper gifts to tribal officials or employees.. These charges were filed in Quapaw Nation... Read More.

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$10,000 bond set for man in alleged stabbing incident

Monday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly cut his girlfriend and later a witness during an altercation Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Timmie Washington,... Read More.

Sheriff’s office in search of porch pirate

Monday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is in search of a suspect who was captured on camera stealing a package off of a resident's porch located on the 6500 block of Silver Fawn Drive in Pine Bluff, AR.The Sheriff's office released a statement... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after domestic disturbance

Monday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man with a substantial criminal history was arrested Friday after allegedly hitting his former girlfriend, knocking her to the ground, and taking her child. Eugene Farris, 43, was taken into custody after police negotiators talked him out of a residence... Read More.

Pine Bluff and Dollarway Superintendent talks updates for both districts

Monday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King As the school year winds down for the Pine Bluff and Dollarway School Districts, Barbara Warren, who serves as the superintendent of both districts was asked Monday how the districts are doing after a year when COVID forced many changes. Warren spoke to... Read More.

Guess updates end of year activities

Friday, April 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King As the school year winds down, the Watson Chapel School District is gearing up for the traditional end-of-the-year activities which were not possible a year ago because of COVID-19. On Friday, Superintendent of Schools Jerry Guess talked about those activities.Seven weeks ago,... Read More.

Director of Economic and Community Development talks updates on current projects

Friday, April 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe City of Pine Bluff Economic and Community Development Department (ECD) covers many projects within the city including the most recent renovation of the Pine Bluff Community center last month. The department director, Larry Matthews spoke about his main function with the... Read More.