Local News
Officials with South Sheridan and Little Creek Water are urging all members to immediately conserve water following a lightning strike that impacted the community’s water plant late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.
Due to the damage sustained, water pressure across the service area has... Read More.
On May 22, 2025, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. honored Landon and Kamdon McDaniel with a Resolution of Citizens Meritorious Service during a ceremony at the Sheriff's office attended by their family. On May 18, 2025, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office was engaged in a... Read More.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the sweeping "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a comprehensive reconciliation package aimed at delivering major conservative reforms. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) praised the legislation, calling it a historic moment for House Republicans and a promise kept to... Read More.
The City of Pine Bluff has announced that all city offices will be closed on Friday, May 23, 2025, and Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular business operations will resume on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.In addition, Waste Management services will... Read More.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that a tornado touched down earlier this week in Chicot County during a round of severe storms, marking the 45th tornado reported in Arkansas so far in 2025.
According to NWS officials, the tornado tracked along Arkansas Highway... Read More.
Former Monroe County District Court Judge Thomas David Carruth, 64, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison after being convicted of making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The sentence was handed down Monday by U.S. District Judge D.... Read More.
Washington, D.C. — In the aftermath of a shocking act of violence outside the Capital Jewish Museum, U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) issued a statement condemning the murder of two Israeli embassy employees and calling for a resolute stand against antisemitism.
“On behalf of Arkansans,... Read More.
Local Sports
UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions Finish Regular Season Strong in 7-4 Win Over Alabama A&MHUNTSVILLE, AL - UAPB received contributions from every part of their lineup, as all nine starters reached base safely, helping the Golden Lions put seven runs on the board and take down... Read More.
UAPB Baseball: Fabian Dominant For UAPB in Shutout Victory Against Alabama A&MHUNTSVILLE, AL - Junior Kenny Fabian was dealing on Thursday, throwing a four-hit shutout to lead the UAPB Golden Lions over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 3-0.Fabian went the distance for UAPB, giving up four hits,... Read More.
The UAPB Golden Lions football program will serve a postseason ban after failing to reach the minimum Academic Progress Rate (APR) threshold of 930. The Golden Lions football APR is at a 914, leading to the ban.Deltaplex News spoke with UAPB Athletic Director Chris... Read More.
Both Sheridan coach Scott Hoffman and White Hall coach Mark Akins know what they have in front of them. You need to win three to get to UCA, but the road is going to be tough. Hoffman's Lady Jackets got the title last year... Read More.
SEARK Baseball has made an impressive debut in their first year of postseason eligibility with a 34-24 record, securing a Top 4 seed in the NJCAA Region 2 Tournament.Cameron Gonzalez emerged as a key player, ranking among the top three nationally with 51 stolen... Read More.
Leslie Henderson, the former girls head basketball coach at Watson Chapel, has been appointed as the girls head basketball coach at Class 1A Viola High School.Henderson is coming out of retirement after a distinguished 35-year tenure at Watson Chapel, where she led her teams... Read More.
UAPB Softball: Kayla Adams Earns 2025 SWAC First Team All-Conference HonorsBirmingham, AL.- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff softball star Kayla Adams has been named to the 2025 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) All-Conference First Team, as announced by the league office on Tuesday. This... Read More.