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Pine Bluff Police investigating shooting at Naylor Trailer Park

Monday, December 23 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a shooting investigation at Naylor Trailer Park in the Watson Chapel area.Sources tell Deltaplex News that a male victim was found at the scene.We will have more information on this shooting as it... Read More.

Barbara Dunn discusses future plans for the Pine Bluff Convention Center

Sunday, December 22 by Luke Matheson

City officials in Pine Bluff signed closing documents Thursday to finalize financing and to move forward with the construction of $24 million Courtyard by Marriott hotel being built at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.With the new hotel coming Barbara Dunn, Executive Director of... Read More.

Mayor-Elect Vivian Flowers Announces Transition Advisory Board

Saturday, December 21 by Luke Matheson

Mayor-Elect Vivian Flowers has announced the formation of her Transition Advisory Board to guide the strategic planning and community engagement efforts to shape the future of Pine Bluff.The advisory board, composed of local leaders, experts, and stakeholders, will focus on shaping the policies and... Read More.

Victim identified following Saturday morning homicide

Saturday, December 21 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 44-year-old Shaun Lancaster by the Pine Bluff Police Department.ORIGINAL STORY: On December 21, 2024, at approximately 3:00 AM, Officers responded to reports of gunshots near 200 South Sycamore. Upon arrival, they discovered a white Chevrolet Camaro with multiple... Read More.

Charges upgraded for Grant County man following violent attack on his wife

Friday, December 20 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Charges for Kenneth Cotton have been upgraded once again.Cotton is now charged with Attempted Capital Murder, according to family of the victim.Cotton was arrested after an attack on his wife led to life-threatening injuries on December 16.He has also been charged with with Felony... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Officials sign closing paperwork for a new Courtyard by Marriott hotel

Thursday, December 19 by Luke Matheson

City officials in Pine Bluff signed closing documents Thursday to finalize financing and to move forward with the construction of $24 million Courtyard by Marriott hotel being built at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.The City of Pine Bluff will provide $2.91534 million from sales... Read More.

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19-year-old McGehee woman killed in Lonoke County shooting

Thursday, December 19 by Luke Matheson

An investigation is underway after a McGehee woman was shot and killed on December 17 in England.According to a press release from the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office the England Police Department was dispatched to a call regarding a gunshot victim at 11:50 p.m. on... Read More.

Sheridan School Superintendent releases statement following inadvertent lockdown alert

Thursday, December 19 by Luke Matheson

An inadvertent lockdown alert in the Sheridan School District caused panic and concern for students, teachers, and parents on Thursday morning.Several parents reached out to Deltaplex News staff members when the alert took place to express their concerns.The district released an initial statement saying... Read More.

Arkansas State Police investigating McGehee homicide

Tuesday, December 17 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE:The Arkansas State Police have issued the following press release on the murder of Kevin Morgan: The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a shooting death in McGehee. On December 14, 2024, at approximately 1 a.m., McGehee Police officers discovered Kevin Morgan, 20, in... Read More.

Arkansas State Police investigating Lake Village homicide

Tuesday, December 17 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating a fatal shooting in Lake Village. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 15, 2024, around 6:30 p.m. at the Country Place Apartments on Mulberry Street.Two individuals were shot and taken to Chicot Memorial... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court fails to pass 2025 budget during contentious meeting

Monday, December 16 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court failed to pass a budget for 2025 during a contentious meeting Monday night at the Jefferson County Courthouse.The budget did not pass due to several quorum court members stating that they were not aware of the budget and what... Read More.

One killed, two injured in a Drew County crash

Monday, December 16 by Luke Matheson

One person was killed and two others injured Sunday morning in a two-vehicle accident in Drew County according to a report from the Arkansas State Police.According to the report 35-year-old Amanda Meier was driving a 2000 Honda CRV northbound on Midway Route at 10:47... Read More.