Deltaplex News -

White Hall Man Charged After Allegedly Assaulting Elderly Wheelchair User with Vacuum Cleaner

| Crime Beat Local News
A $1,500 secured bond was set for a White Hall man accused of assaulting a wheelchair-bound elderly man with a vacuum cleaner. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the ...

Sheridan Mayor Cain Nattin Appointed to Statewide Economic Development Council

| Community Local News
Sheridan Mayor Cain Nattin has been appointed to the Arkansas Municipal League’s Advisory Council ...

Delta Rivers Nature Center Stays Open Amid Heatwave with Safety Measures for Animals Staff and Visitors

| Community Local News
As the Little Rock Zoo prepares to temporarily close next week due to extreme ...

Rison Football Player Airlifted Following Medical Emergency During Practice

| Local News
RISON, Ark. — Cleveland County School District officials are emphasizing heat safety procedures after ...

White Hall Man Charged with Domestic Battery After Alleged Tequila Bottle Assault on Estranged Wife

| Crime Beat Local News
A $1,500 secured bond was set for a White Hall man accused of assaulting ...

Local News

Pine Bluff School District Mourns Death of Former Superintendent Frank Anthony

The Pine Bluff School District is mourning the death of former Superintendent Frank Anthony, a longtime Arkansas educator who spent more than four decades in public education. Anthony dedicated 43 years to education, including 12 years as superintendent of the Pine Bluff School District. He... Read More.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Announces Dr. Derrick Cohens as Chair of the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Derrick Cohens as the Chair of the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages in the School of Arts and Sciences. His appointment became effective on July 1, 2026,... Read More.

Watson Chapel High School Releases 2026-2027 Supply List for Grades 9 to 12

Families with students attending Watson Chapel High School can now begin preparing for the upcoming school year, as the district has released its 2026–2027 school supply list. The list applies to students in grades 9-12 and includes required classroom supplies such as: One clear or mesh... Read More.

Attorney General Tim Griffin Appeals Ruling Against Ten Commandments Monument at State Capitol

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has filed an appeal seeking to overturn a federal court ruling that found the Ten Commandments monument on the Arkansas Capitol grounds unconstitutional. The appeal was filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit following an April... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Pine Bluff Police Host Annual Free Fishing Derby for Kids and Seniors

The Pine Bluff Police Department is inviting the community to its annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The free event will run from 8 a.m. until noon and is open to children ages 15 and under as well... Read More.

PBPD Urges Residents to Secure Vehicles Following Recent Neighborhood Incidents

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating recent reports of individuals entering neighborhoods during late-night and early-morning hours, checking vehicle door handles and entering unlocked vehicles. Information gathered during the investigations indicates some of those involved may be young males, possibly juveniles. Officers are actively... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Eastwoods Garage Burglary

The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Office is asking for assistance with identifying the person pictured here. This person is wanted for Commercial Burglary at Eastwood's Garage in Pine Bluff. Anyone with information about the identity of this person is asked to call the detective office... Read More.

Fire Blazes in Pine Bluff’s French Quarter on corner of E 2nd Ave and S Missouri St

The smell of sulphur wafted in the air as a fire broke out at a house in Pine Bluff's French quarter today around 2 pm on the corner of E 2nd Ave and S Missouri St, raining ash along the surrounding houses. The address of... Read More.

Fire Blazes in Pine Bluff’s French Quarter on corner of E 2nd Ave and S Missouri St

The smell of sulphur wafted in the air as a fire broke out at... Read More.

Pine Bluff Sees 15 Percent Drop in Crime in Second Quarter of 2026

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Overall crime in Pine Bluff declined by more than 15... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Pine Bluff Warns Residents About Fraudulent Emails Impersonating City Officials

The City of Pine Bluff is alerting residents and community partners about fraudulent emails... Read More.

Arkansas Launches New EBT App with Enhanced Security for SNAP Recipients

Arkansas SNAP recipients will soon have access to additional security tools designed to help... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Little Rock Zoo Announces Temporary Closure Due to Extreme Heat

The Little Rock Zoo will temporarily close next week as dangerously hot temperatures are... Read More.

Suspect Taken Into Custody Following Armed Domestic Disturbance in Cleveland County

A suspect was taken into custody following an armed domestic disturbance in the Rowell... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Texas Egg Recall Affects 1.6 Million Dozen Due to Salmonella Risk in Multiple States

A Texas egg producer is voluntarily recalling nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs, including products... Read More.

Arkansas Ranks Second Nationwide for At Risk Youth Facing Education and Health Challenges

Arkansas ranks second in the nation for the highest share of at-risk youth, according... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Local Sports

UAPB Volleyball: Lady Lions Volleyball to Host Three Summer Camps July 24 & 25

UAPB Volleyball: Lady Lions Volleyball to Host Three Summer Camps July 24 & 25 uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, AR. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Lady Lions Volleyball program, under the direction of head coach Gabrielle Floyd, will host three instructional summer camps on July 24... Read More.

Boll Weevils Begin New Era as Gary Goff Headlines UAM at 2026 GAC Football Media Days

Boll Weevils Begin New Era as Gary Goff Headlines UAM at 2026 GAC Football Media Days Hot Springs, AR — A new chapter officially began for the University of Arkansas at Monticello football program as the Boll Weevils took center stage at the 2026 Great... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

UAPB Athletics Names Johnathan Jones Compliance / Eligibility Specialist

UAPB Athletics Names Johnathan Jones Compliance / Eligibility Specialist uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, AR. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletics Department has announced the hiring of Jonathan Jones as its Compliance / Eligibility Specialist, bringing a strong background in NCAA compliance, student-athlete eligibility, academic monitoring, and... Read More.

Hooten’s Classic Luncheon Kicks Off High School Football Season in Jefferson County

Hooten's Classic Luncheon Kicks Off High School Football Season in Jefferson County PINE BLUFF, AR — Football season officially took center stage as the Pine Bluff West Rotary Club hosted the annual Hooten's Arkansas Football Classic Luncheon, bringing together coaches, players, and community members from... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Golden Lions Ready for the Spotlight at 2026 SWAC Football Media Days

Golden Lions Ready for the Spotlight at 2026 SWAC Football Media Days BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football program officially kicked off the 2026 season as head coach Alonzo Hampton and members of the Golden Lions represented the university at... Read More.

UAPB Football: Golden Lions Place Five on 2026 Preseason All-SWAC Football Team

UAPB Football: Golden Lions Place Five on 2026 Preseason All-SWAC Football Team uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, AR. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced its 2026 Preseason All-SWAC Football Team on Tuesday, as selected by the league's head coaches and sports information directors. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was... Read More.
Loading advertisement…
Loading advertisement…

Live Weather Radar

Loading Weather Radar...

Current Weather

Upcoming Events

Loading advertisement…

Follow Us on Facebook

State News

National News

Entertainment

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup — 7/21/26