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UAPB Alumnus/Former Dean, Appointed to USDA Equity Commission

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently announced Dr. Hazell Reed, former dean of the School of Agriculture, Home Economics and Technology (currently the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences), was recently appointed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Equity... Read More.

Pine Bluff women arrested after allegedly hitting a vehicle with her own

Monday, March 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Saturday after she allegedly hit a vehicle with her own vehicle. According to Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King, the 2-year-old daughter of Diamonique Wilson was in the back seat of her mother’s vehicle at the time of the... Read More.

Bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of leaving scene of accident

Monday, March 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 32-year-old Pine Bluff man surrendered to police Friday after leaving the scene of an accident involving injuries. When he left the scene, Tobias Wilson was reportedly carrying an infant that he later returned to its family, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King said during... Read More.

$75,000 bond set in shooting incident

Monday, March 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Monday for a Little Rock man accused of firing shots into a vehicle on Interstate 530, injuring the driver of the vehicle. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

CEO of Central Moloney Inc. talks new union agreement

Friday, March 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

Last week, officials with Central Moloney Inc. announced they had reached an agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union on a new three-year contract that takes effect April 1. Friday, Chris Hart, the president and CEO of Central Moloney appeared on the Oldies... Read More.

Dean talks candidacy for Pine Bluff City Council Ward 4

Friday, March 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

Fourth Ward Councilmember Steven Mays is the longest-serving member of the Pine Bluff City Council but a newcomer to politics wants to take his position. Cassandra Dean, a graduate of Watson Chapel High School and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and a downtown... Read More.

$100,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of kidnapping and theft

Friday, March 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $100,000 cash-only bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man accused of fleeing from sheriff’s deputies on Monday and forcing the occupants of a vehicle to drive him away. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.

Elderly Altheimer man arrested after allegedly threatening two people

Friday, March 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 71-year-old Altheimer man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly threatened two people in a store at Altheimer. When he was questioned, Artemus Gray admitted being in an altercation but denied making threats to the victims. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha... Read More.

White Hall Superintendent talks new WHHS head football coach

Thursday, March 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

In February, the White Hall School Board voted to hire former Arkansas Razorback and professional football player Ryan Mallett as the new head football coach, replacing Coach Bobby Bolding who resigned. On Thursday, White Hall School District Superintendent Doug Dorris appeared on the Oldies 101.3... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested for allegedly shooting two people

Thursday, March 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on parole turned himself into police Tuesday after he was identified by three victims of a shooting. George Austin, 37, has what Deputy Prosecutor Shana Alexander described as an “extensive criminal history” with five or six prior convictions... Read More.

Jefferson County 4-H receives grant from National 4-H Council

Wednesday, March 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County 4-H, along with several other counties and the state recently received a grant from the National 4-H Council and on Wednesday, Pia Woods, the Executive Director of 4-H for the county told Deltaplex News what the grant is for.Woods and Leslie Dorn,... Read More.

Woman arrested for allegedly leaving kids in car at Saracen Casino

Wednesday, March 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Sheridan woman was arrested Tuesday after she allegedly admitted leaving two children in a parked car while she was in the Saracen Casino. Whitley Pearce, 33, was taken into custody after police were notified about the children by casino security. Reading from a... Read More.