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Fields propels Arkansas State past Alabama State 72-65

Tuesday, December 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Caleb Fields scored 22 points as Arkansas State beat Alabama State 72-65 on Monday night. Fields shot 6 of 16 from the field and 10 for 12 from the foul line for the Red Wolves (7-5). Avery Felts finished 15 points... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for woman accused of altercation; drug and firearm possession

Tuesday, December 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

A $10,000 bond was set for a Pine Bluff woman Tuesday after police were called to a domestic disturbance at her mother's home.Reading from an affidavit by Sgt Terry Wingard and Nathan Gines from the tri-county task force, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West said that... Read More.

Alexander addresses budget concerns among the council

Tuesday, December 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council held its last regular meeting of the year Monday, mostly addressing budget concerns that were presented in the meeting prior. Mayor Shirley Washington vetoed resolutions increasing the pay of part-time police officers and paying a bonus to all city... Read More.

UAPB Breaks Ground on $33 Million Student Engagement Center

Monday, December 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Friday, Dec. 16, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and University of Arkansas System leadership hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the university’s new Student Engagement Center. The $33 million, approximately 62,000-sq. ft. The Center will become a hub for campus and... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for man accused of fleeing accident and police traffic stop

Monday, December 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff who was arrested after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident with injury and fleeing Pine Bluff Police officers.Reading from a probable cause affidavit from Detective Jason Boykin Deputy Prosecutor Joe West said that... Read More.

Deltaplex area school district Winter Break dates

Monday, December 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

As the Christmas and New Year holidays approach the districts across the Deltaplex are letting students out for their winter break. Here's a list of those dates:Watson Chapel School District: Dec 21st- Jan 3rdPine Bluff School District: Dec 19th- Jan 2ndWhite Hall School District:... Read More.

Congressman Westerman talks about legislation for Puerto Rico

Thursday, December 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Thursday, U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman was on the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington and slipped into a cloakroom to visit with Deltaplex Radio. Asked by 1013 morning show host Greg Horne what he was doing, Westerman said this.He said the proposed... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses Stuttgart officer involved shooting that left one officer and the suspect dead

Thursday, December 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

A Stuttgart Police Officer and the suspect who allegedly shot him are both dead and an Arkansas Trooper was wounded following an incident Wednesday night. According to a press release, Sgt. Donald Scoby, 45, was shot while pursuing the suspect, identified as Jacob Cole Barnes,... Read More.

WHSD Superintendent talks Christmas Break

Thursday, December 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

School districts in the Deltaplex are starting to wind down as they prepare for the Christmas holidays. One of those school districts is the White Hall School District and Gary Williams, superintendent of the district was asked Wednesday when the Christmas break will start for... Read More.

Delta Network Food Bank announces details about food distribution event

Wednesday, December 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week, Jacqueline Ross of the Delta Network Food Bank joined Leslie Dorn, Executive Director of the United Way to talk about a food distribution event this Saturday. Ross was asked to discuss the event and... Read More.

Better Business Bureau warns public about online scammers during holidays

Wednesday, December 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

As the last-minute Christmas rush hits, scammers are out in force to catch you online. Rick Walker has this report.

$100,000 bond set for woman on parole that led police on high-speed chase

Wednesday, December 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman currently on parole who led police on a high-speed chase thru the city Monday, causing several accidents and injuring two people. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling... Read More.