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Urban Renewal Agency discusses resolution for old bus station on 4th

Wednesday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency (PBURA) met on Tuesday for their monthly meeting and discussed particular projects and objectives in their agenda which included a resolution for the former bus station on 221 W 4th Ave. The property is adjacent to... Read More.

150,000 bond for Pine Bluff man involved with casino shooting

Wednesday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingThe first of two men accused of firing shots at security guards at the Saracen Casino last week will have to post a $150,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center while prosecutors prepare formal charges against him.Jefferson County District... Read More.

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22-year-old Pine Bluff man was identified as the suspect in deadly shooting

Wednesday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 22-year-old Pine Bluff man who was identified as the suspect in the shooting death of another man Saturday made his first court appearance Wednesday morning in Jefferson County District. Robert Moore Thomas was identified as the person who shot Edson Jones,... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette discussed progress after ice storm

Tuesday, March 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The snow and ice storm that hit Pine Bluff and Jefferson County in February caused significant problems to the adult jail and juvenile detention centers due to low water pressure. On Tuesday, Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., talked to Deltaplex News and... Read More.

Lincoln County Judge discussed economy in county

Tuesday, March 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest on Tuesday described the economy of his county as “not too bad.” Earnest went on to tell Deltaplex News about some of the contributors to that economy and tax base.He said the county has had difficulty keeping employees... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council vote authorized agreement for downtown housing developments

Tuesday, March 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King By a vote of 6-2, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday night authorized Mayor Shirley Washington to enter into a development agreement with the P3 group for housing in the downtown area and for the hotel attached to the convention center,... Read More.

Cleveland County School District campaigning for millage increase

Monday, March 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Cleveland County School District will soon begin a campaign asking voters to approve a millage increase on May 18. Superintendent Craig Duprey told Deltaplex News on Monday the district will be seeking a five-mill increase which will bring in $8.75 million in... Read More.

Traffic stop by police Friday resulted in the arrest of two men

Monday, March 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA traffic stop by police Friday resulted in the arrest of two men on drug and weapons charges.Chaderious Avery, 24, and Martell Martin, 22, were taken into custody after Pine Bluff Police Detective Charles Clark and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Sgt. Courtney Kelly... Read More.

Pine Bluff launches new youth program, the Second Chance Initiative

Friday, March 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

The City of Pine Bluff announced the launch of a new youth program, the Second Chance Initiative. This program is being offered to local teens through a partnership comprising the city, Southeast Arkansas College, the Sixth Division Juvenile Court, and Pine Bluff natives Torii... Read More.

Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating elderly woman

Friday, March 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking for the public's help in locating Linda D. Wall, a missing elderly woman who left her residence near the area of the 2300 block of Highway 425.Mrs. Wall was last seen driving a red 2015... Read More.

UAPB grant program contest deadline shortly approaching

Friday, March 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

Students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) are using social media to win in the annual Home Depot Retool Your School grant program contest. The contest began on February 15th and lasts until Monday March 5th. UAPB won the contest back... Read More.

Superintendent discusses shooting incident impact

Friday, March 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Superintendent of the Pine Bluff and Dollarway School Districts said Friday that the shooting incident at Watson Chapel Junior High School also impacted the districts she runs. Barbara Warren spoke to Deltaplex News and was asked about security systems and protocol.Like... Read More.