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Sunday car shooting kills 1 and injures another on Hwy 79 in Jefferson County

Monday, April 1 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) requested ASP’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) investigate a shooting incident that took place on Sunday, March 31, 2024, on Highway 79 in Jefferson County.JCSO Deputies responded to a call at approximately 12:30 a.m. to the 9200 block of... Read More.

FBT adds 2 to Board of Directors

Tuesday, March 26 by Greg

FBT Bank announced Tuesday the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors. Charles Anderson and Lynn Wilson, both small business owners in southeast Arkansas, will join the nine-member board that assists the bank in establishing policies that govern its day-to-day... Read More.

Brown Sr discusses opposition to limiting small box stores

Tuesday, March 26 by Greg

At its most recent meeting, the Pine Bluff City Council voted down a proposed ordinance that would have regulated the number of small box stores, commonly called Dollar Stores in the city. Five votes were necessary to adopt the ordinance, which was on its third... Read More.

County Judge Gerald Robinson Endorses Shirley Washington for Mayor

Friday, March 22 by Greg

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson whose wife, former city council member Joni Alexander Robinson, finished 3rd in the primary for Pine Bluff Mayor on March 5th, contacted Greg Horne this morning during an interview he and Will Jenkins were having live on air with... Read More.

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Riverfront Jazz Festival to Grace Pine Bluff, Arkansas as Part of the Heart & SoulAR Weekend

Wednesday, March 20 by Greg

Jazz enthusiasts and music lovers alike are set to experience the magic of the Riverfront Jazz Festival, a spectacular event taking place at the Regional Park Lakeview Amphitheater in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on Saturday, April 6. Against the backdrop of the Solar Eclipse weekend,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Group Violence Intervention to Conduct GVI University on March 25

Tuesday, March 19 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Group Violence Intervention (GVI) will conduct GVI University on Monday, March 25, 2024 from 9:30am to 3:30pm. The location is the Pine Bluff Convention Center at 1 Convention Center Drive in Pine Bluff, AR.GVI University is a one-day working session to... Read More.

City Council turns down ordinance to limit small box stores

Monday, March 18 by Greg

By Ray KingBy a vote of 4 to 3, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday turned down an ordinance that would have regulated the location of small box stores, specifically dollar stores in an effort to attract a grocery store to the east... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Announces Donna Terrell’s Warrior Lodge at Jefferson Regional

Wednesday, March 13 by Greg

Jefferson Regional is proud to announce that the Donna Terrell Warrior Lodge will be constructed on the Jefferson Regional main campus in Pine Bluff. The Warrior Lodge at Jefferson Regional will serve as a no-cost housing facility for cancer patients receiving treatment at Jefferson... Read More.

Body recovered in Arkansas River Sunday

Sunday, March 10 by Greg

On Sunday March 10, 2024, deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to an area of the Arkansas river, regarding a body in the water. Investigators were taken to the area and recovered a body which was later identified as Andrew Hutchinson,... Read More.

Jefferson County early vote total over 3k

Tuesday, March 5 by Greg

Early voting has begun for the March 5th primary in Arkansas. Jefferson County Courthouse is open Monday thru Saturday today until March 4th for early voting. At the end of 3rd day early voting the count is as follows:Tuesday, February 20, 2024- 357Wednesday, February... Read More.

JEFFERSON COUNTY JUVENILE JAIL ADMINISTRATOR TERMINATED FOR POLICY VIOLATIONS

Thursday, February 22 by Greg

Special to DeltaplexNews from JCSOOn February 2, 2024, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office received a complaint from an employee at the Jack Jones Juvenile Detention Center regarding allegations of incidents of unnecessary uses of force against juvenile detainees by Eric Hobbs, who was at... Read More.

King promoted to Superintendent of Cleveland County School District

Thursday, February 22 by Greg

According to the Cleveland County Herald. Davy King has been hired as superintendent of the Cleveland County School District. The School Board unanimously approved board member Helen Browning's motion to hire King, currently the director of athletics, transportation and maintenance for the school district,... Read More.