- Deltaplex News

Cash-only bond set for woman accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend

Monday, October 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 cash-only bond was set Monday for an Altheimer woman who allegedly stabbed her former girlfriend during an alteration Saturday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jacqueline Cole, 32, with second-degree... Read More.

Insurance agent faces over fifty fraud related felony charges

Friday, October 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to The McGehee Dermott Times-News Newspaper, a Dumas insurance agent is facing more than fifty fraud-related charges. According to documents filed in Desha County Circuit Court, Joshua J. Smith 40, is accused of fifty-two felony charges ranging from insurance fraud to theft and... Read More.

$50,000 cash-only bond set for man on multiple drug-related allegations

Friday, October 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man with a long criminal history and current pending charges was arrested Thursday on multiple drug-related allegations. Charles Lewis, 45, was taken into custody after police served a search warrant at a house in Pine Bluff. Reading from an affidavit from... Read More.

Bond set for Wabbeseka man accused of attempting to cash fraudulent check

Friday, October 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Wabbaseka man with prior felony convictions was arrested Wednesday after he attempted to cash a fraudulent check. Justin Spears, 33, was taken into custody after police were sent to Super 1 Foods on Hazel Street. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Maxie... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for man accused of beating a man in altercation

Friday, October 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly beat another man during an altercation Wednesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Donovan Samples, 44, with second-degree battery.Reading... Read More.

$100,000 bond set for man on parole on alleged weapon charges

Friday, October 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole who was arrested on multiple weapons charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge James Phillips, 41, with six... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for man accused of possessing stolen vehicle

Friday, October 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on parole and classified as a habitual offender was arrested Wednesday after he was found in a car that had been reported stolen. Brian Archa, 33, was taken into custody after the car. A Ford Crown Victoria was... Read More.

Teen birth rate the highest in Arkansas

Thursday, October 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

A new report has startling information about the teen birth rate in Arkansas. Rick Walker has this report

https://www.jrmc.org/services/urinary-urology/

SEARK Board of Trustees approves fund reimbursement to P3 Group

Thursday, October 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Southeast Arkansas College held a special board meeting on Thursday to discuss a pay request from P3 Group which is working with the institution on developing projects.SEARK President Steven Bloomberg began the meeting by briefing the board on the reason behind the request.D. Brown... Read More.

New CASA director discusses services

Thursday, October 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Committee on Souse Abuse or CASA has a new executive director. Peggy Tillman, who started as a Children’s Advocate and later worked on human trafficking was named to the top spot in July and on Wednesday appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show where... Read More.

WHSD Superintendent talks enrollment and budget

Thursday, October 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Unlike other school districts in Jefferson County and throughout the Deltaplex that are seeing declining enrollment, the White Hall School District is growing and on Wednesday, White Hall School District Superintendent Gary Williams appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Williams was asked about that... Read More.

SEARK waiting word on money for projects

Wednesday, October 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

Southeast Arkansas College is waiting for the final word on an application that could bring a large amount of money to the campus. On Tuesday, SEARK President Steven Bloomberg was asked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show.Bloomberg then went on... Read More.