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UAPB Alum Joins Global Network of Schwarzman Scholars in China

Monday, January 20 by Deltaplex Staff

Leon Jones III, a 2022 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has been selected for the Schwarzman Scholars Class of 2025-2026. The Fayetteville, AR native is one of 150 Scholars representing... Read More.

WCSD Superintendent Dr. McGee discusses new programs being introduced

Monday, January 20 by Deltaplex Staff

The Watson Chapel School District is preparing to start a new program designed to encourage reading at the elementary level.District Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee explained the program when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show.He went on to say this.Morning Show host Greg... Read More.

Dr. Priya Yadav Joins UAPB as Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Monday, January 20 by Deltaplex Staff

Dr. Priya Yadav has joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences as a postdoctoral research fellow. She will work under the supervision of Dr. Sankar Devarajan, associate professor and program director for the nutrition and food... Read More.

Watson Chapel School District Superintendent Dr. Keith McGhee discussed the new fall calendar

Friday, January 17 by Deltaplex Staff

Beginning this fall, the Watson Chapel School District will be operating under a new schedule. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Friday, Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee talked about what the district is going to do.McGee explained the three advantages the new calendar will create... Read More.

A $150k cash only bond was set for a man currently on parole

Friday, January 17 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $150,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Hensley man currently on parole on drug and weapons charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge William Robertson, 35, with possession of... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. continued discussion on budget crisis

Friday, January 17 by Deltaplex Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has placed the blame for county employees not getting paid on Jan. 15 squarely on the shoulders of County Judge Gerald Robinson who vetoed a proposed 2025 county budget prepared by other elected officials and insists that only... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a PB man being charged with robbery

Friday, January 17 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of trying to rob another person Thursday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Patrick Hall, 42, with robbery. Reading from an... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson explained more on the budget veto

Friday, January 17 by Deltaplex Staff

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Thursday complained that raises for the chief deputies of elected officials that some members of the Quorum Court illegally approved ignored most of the employees of Jefferson County.Appearing on Talk Back Live, Robinson said “If you’re throwing out... Read More.

Flags to fly at Full Staff for Inauguration

Thursday, January 16 by Deltaplex Staff

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered that the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas be raised to full staff at the Arkansas Capitol and all state buildings at sunrise on Monday, January 20, 2025 in honor of President Trump’s inauguration. The... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson joined Floyd Donald on Talk Back Live to discuss the county budget dispute

Thursday, January 16 by Deltaplex Staff

As the feud between Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court nears the end of its first week, county employees are no closer to getting paid than they were when the disagreement over the 2025 county budget began. Appearing on Talk... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discussed the failed county budget

Thursday, January 16 by Deltaplex Staff

Over the past few days, much has been said about the failure of the Jefferson County Quorum Court to adopt the 2025 budget proposed by County Judge Gerald Robinson. One of the loudest voices has been that of Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who has been... Read More.

Daevion Natquawn Sykes

Thursday, January 16 by Deltaplex Staff

Booking #: 176783 Age: 21 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 01-14-2025 - 12:48 pm Charges: POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS TERRORISTIC THREATENING - 1ST DEGREE / THREATENS PHYSICAL INJURY