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Charges upgraded to Capital Murder

By Ray KingProsecutors have upgraded the charge against a Pine Bluff teenager involved in the shooting of another teenager at Watson Chapel Junior High School on Monday.On Wednesday, Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth found probable cause to charge Thomas Quarles, 15, with first-degree... Read More.

WC School District superintendent addressed students concerns

Thursday, March 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Superintendent of Watson Chapel High School, Jerry Guess spoke to students during an assembly on Thursday afternoon, to address their concerns following Monday's school shooting that occurred at the Junior High that is connected to the high school.Some students addressed their... Read More.

Pine Bluff woman arrested for allegedly threatening educators

Thursday, March 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly threatened the dean of students at Lighthouse Academy school during a telephone conversation. When Police Detective Tamina Smith questioned Kisha Carruth, 44, about the incident, Carruth said she did not threaten anyone at... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested Tuesday after allegedly threatening girlfriend with a firearm

Thursday, March 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on state and federal parole was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly kicked in the door of an apartment and threatened his former girlfriend with a gun. Devonta Piggee, 26, was taken into custody after police stopped a vehicle... Read More.

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Prosecutor discusses his limited options when charging minors as adults

Wednesday, March 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Under Arkansas law, prosecutors are limited on the number of charges they can file against 14 or 15-year-olds in adult court. Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter explained to Deltaplex News what those charge are.On Wednesday, Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth found probable... Read More.

UAPB campus has been forced to stop operations

Wednesday, March 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff campus has been forced to stop campus operations due to electrical, HVAC, and gas systems issues in several buildings on campus. Those buildings had major damage due to the previous storm that occurred last month.Employees... Read More.

Planning and Development Committee discusses new developments with Urban Renewal Agency

Tuesday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyExecutive Director of The Urban Renewal Agency Maurice Taggart addressed the current updates on their developments in Pine Bluff at Tuesday afternoons Planning and Development meeting. Taggart discussed these developments and the plans they have for these projects.The URA recently purchased the... Read More.

Council Member Alexander addresses WC school shooting and Pine Bluff’s youth

Tuesday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

City Council Member Joni Alexander responds to concerns involving funding and PB police department in relation to the school shooting that took place Monday morning at Watson Chapel Jr. High.Alexander expressed how the culture of schools in Pine Bluff have changed overtime and mentioned... Read More.

Pine Bluff Street Department Director links water leakage to road damage

Tuesday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The revelation by Liberty Utilities last week that over 900 million gallons of water was unaccounted for over a two-year period has raised questions about how that water might have affected Pine Bluff city streets, particularly with constant patching of potholes. Questioned by... Read More.

WC School District Superintendent speaks about Monday’s school shooting

Tuesday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA day after a deadly shooting at Watson Chapel Junior High School that resulted in one 15-year-old male student being hospitalized in critical condition and a second 15-year-old male student being locked up, Jerry Guess, the Superintendent of the Watson Chapel School... Read More.

Chief Kelvin Sergeant confirmed WC student is in critical condition

Tuesday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Tuesday said the 15-year-old student who was shot at Watson Chapel Junior High School on Monday was reportedly in critical condition at a Little Rock hospital. Speaking to Deltaplex News, Sergeant said it will be up... Read More.

Whitfield questions police funding, Chief Sergeant response

Tuesday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Former Pine Bluff Police Chief and current city council member Ivan Whitfield on Tuesday blamed Mayor Shirley Washington and other members of the council for the lack of a school resource officer at Watson Chapel Junior High School where a 15-year-old male... Read More.