- Deltaplex News

Pine Bluff woman and man arrested in connection to child abuse

By Ray KingReported injuries to a child Saturday resulted in the arrest of the child’s mother and her boyfriend.Dwight Shelton, 23, and Savanah Owens, 23, were taken into custody after police were sent to Jefferson Regional Hospital at 8:35 p.m. in reference to a... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for man accused of raping a juvenile girl

Tuesday, June 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

A $50,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of raping a juvenile female in May.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shervy Pittman, 40, with rape.During the court hearing, Deputy... Read More.

Three in jail on drug charges after search warrants were conducted

Monday, June 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Friday, June 16th, 2023 members of the 10th Drug Task Force along with officers from McGehee Arkansas Police Department and Desha County Arkansas Sheriff Department conducted a search warrant on Beech, Walnut St, and a home visit on Phillips St where they seized... Read More.

Council member Lloyd Holcomb Jr. announces intent to run for fourth term

Monday, June 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

First Ward City Council member Lloyd Holcomb Jr. announced Monday he will be a candidate for reelection next year.Holcomb appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show.Morning show host Greg Horne then asked Holcomb why he made the decision to seek a fourth term.Holcomb also... Read More.

Alex Foundation to host summer camps

Friday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to The Mcgehee Dermott Times-News Newspaper, The Alex Foundation will host its 11th annual architecture and design summer camps in partnership with Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub at the University of Arkansas at Monticello property, Hollywood Plantation, 184 Plantation Lane, Tillar.This partnership will allow... Read More.

Drugs found in traffic stop in Desha County

Friday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to The Mcgehee Dermott Times-News Newspaper, A Conway man was arrested last weekend after authorities discovered two different drugs in his vehicle during a traffic stop.According to Desha County Sheriff Mitch Grant, Deputy Reshawn Bledsoe made the traffic stop around 8:30 p.m. Saturday... Read More.

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$5,000 bond set for man accused of multiple charges involving car theft

Friday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

A Pine Bluff man was arrested in connection to car theft allegations after officers were dispatched to K&K Auto Salvage in White Hall.Reading from a probable cause affidavit by Detective Corey Wilfong Deputy Prosecutor Joe West explained the allegations against 21-year-old Dylan Medlock.Pine Bluff... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for Jacksonville man accused of commercial burglary

Friday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

A $10,000 secured bond was for a Jacksonville man accused of a burglary that took place at the Dollar General located on South Olive Street.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after finding prosecutors have probable cause to charge 36-year-old Jeremy Cobbins... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for man accused of attacking nurse at Jefferson Regional

Friday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

A Humprey man was accused of second-degree battery after an incident involving a nurse practitioner at Jefferson Regional.Reading from an affidavit by Detective Corey Wilfong of the Pine Bluff Police Department Deputy Prosecutor Joe West explained the allegations against 22-year-old Lamarkus Mosby.West said that... Read More.

Arkansas attorney general forms group to consider changes to state’s FOIA

Thursday, June 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin on Wednesday formed a group to look at possible changes to the state’s Freedom of Information Act after efforts to scale back the open records and meeting law failed in this year’s legislative session. Griffin’s... Read More.

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WHSD Superintendent talks LEARNS Act and teacher salaries

Thursday, June 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

The recent launch of the LEARNS Act has caused districts across the state and the Deltaplex to make salary adjustments that some may view as unfair.On Wednesday, White Hall School District Superintendent Gary Williams joined the Oldies 1013 morning show and was asked about... Read More.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Director talks program and need for volunteers

Thursday, June 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday is United Way Day on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and Leslie Dorn joined with Barbara Goodwin from the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.Goodwin was asked to explain the program and its services in Jefferson County.She was also asked about the number of... Read More.