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Unlocking Literacy: AR Kids Read Empowers Young Readers

Thursday, January 23 by Deltaplex Staff

This is the second of two stories on AR Kids Read, a program to help elementary school students improve their reading skills. On Wednesday, Kathy French talked about the program, prompting Oldies 1013 Morning Show host Greg Horne to ask if volunteers were actually helping... Read More.

UAPB Partnering with Agricultural Sector of Ghana to Promote Rice Industry

Thursday, January 23 by Deltaplex Staff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is strengthening partnerships with agricultural institutions in the West African country of Ghana, Dr. Pamela Moore, associate dean for global engagement for the UAPB Office of International Programs and Studies, said. UAPB recently signed a memorandum of... Read More.

White Hall teammates share Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the Week

Wednesday, January 22 by Deltaplex Staff

White Hall basketball teammates Kynnedi Barnett and Kennedi Bowman are this weeks Kevin Bonnette State Farm Players of the week. This is first time we have had a voting tie for the award. Congrats to both of them. The White Hall teammates will take the... Read More.

Unlocking Literacy Potential with AR Kids Read on United Way Day

Wednesday, January 22 by Deltaplex Staff

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Jason Duren was joined by Kathy French who is with AR Kids Read. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked French to explain what her organization is bringing to the Deltaplex.“Wait a second. Seventy percent... Read More.

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Arkansas Economic Boom in 2024 Sparks Optimism for Future Growth

Wednesday, January 22 by Deltaplex Staff

By almost every way to look at it, 2024 was a very good year for Arkansas' economy.The state's top individual tax rate was lowered to 3.9 percent - the lowest in a century. The corporate tax rate followed suit and fell to 4.3 percent.... Read More.

A $2.5k bond was set for a WH woman being charged with domestic battery

Wednesday, January 22 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Wednesday for a White Hall woman accused of injuring her boyfriend during an altercation Monday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brandi Evans, 22, with second offense... Read More.

A $100k bond was set for a PB man accused of threatening his girlfriend

Wednesday, January 22 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening his girlfriend Monday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Andrew Love, 57, with aggravated assault on a family... Read More.

Calvin Washington

Wednesday, January 22 by Deltaplex Staff

Booking #: 108755 Age: 26 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 01-21-2025 - 7:44 pm Charges: Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Delivery of Controlled Substance POSS WITH PURPOSE TO DELIVER THEFT BY RECEIVING

Gary Charles Barnett

Wednesday, January 22 by Deltaplex Staff

Booking #: 134682 Age: 51 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 01-21-2025 - 5:20 pm Charges: Alias Bench Warrant Domestic Battering III Resisting arrest - Refusal to submit to arrest-RESISTING ARREST / ACTIVE OR PASSIVE REFUSAL

Never Too Late to Participate in NRCS Programs: 80-year-old Forrest City Farmer Enhances Farm

Wednesday, January 22 by Deltaplex Staff

In the last year, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program and the East Arkansas Enterprise Community (EAEC) helped over 120 historically underserved and limited resource farmers participate in the East Arkansas Delta Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), according to... Read More.

Joni Alexander Robinson discussed the hostile environment around the Jefferson County Quorum Court meetings

Tuesday, January 21 by Deltaplex Staff

Joni Alexander Robinson, the wife of Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and a former member of the Pine Bluff City Council was at the special meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court where she and her husband were threatened, according to several people who... Read More.

Gov. Sarah Sanders directs flags to return to half-staff

Tuesday, January 21 by Deltaplex Staff

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders directed the flags to return to half-staff at sunrise on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, to continue honoring the memory of President Carter until January 28, 2025, 30 days from the day of his passing.