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Sheridan students killed in Tuesday accident identified.

Wednesday, November 27 by Greg

Two Sheridan High School seniors died in an automobile accident Tuesday afternoon about a mile inside of Grant county from the Jefferson County line.Those two students have been identified as Carson Fleming and Hunter Kesterson by Memorial Gardens Funeral home in Sheridan.The students were... Read More.

Two Sheridan HS Seniors Killed In Wreck on 270

Tuesday, November 26 by Greg

November 26, 2019 5:21 pmTwo Seniors at Sheridan High School have been confirmed to have passed away tragically today in a collision on Highay 270 approximately 1 mile west of the Grant and Jefferson County line.Deltaplexnews.com has learned the identity of the victims but... Read More.

99.3 The Beat, Steve Harvey Team Up To Provide 100 Turkeys For Those In Need

Tuesday, November 26 by Greg

99.3 The Beat, Deltaplex Radio and The Steve Harvey Morning Show teamed up today to provide over 100, 12 pound frozen Turkeys for those in need this Thanksgiving season. The Turkeys were delivered by 99.3 The Beats L Boogie to Jefferson County Churches that... Read More.

Polanco and Dickie earn All-GAC awards

Tuesday, November 26 by Greg

UAM volleyball players Leslie Polanco and MarKayla Dickie earned a pair of All-GAC honors after solid performances throughout the year. Polanco earned second team all-conference, while Dickie registered an honorable mention nod.

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Arkansas Democrats: No path to replace Cotton challenger

Monday, November 25 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Democrats won’t be able to field a new challenger to Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton after the previous candidate abruptly dropped out following the filing deadline, the state Democratic party’s chairman said Monday. Chairman Michael John Gray said the party... Read More.

9 mumps cases reported at University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Monday, November 25 by Greg

State health officials say that nine cases of mumps have been reported this fall on the Fayetteville campus and are asking students to get vaccinated.According to the University of Arkansas policy, students who are not immunized with at least two doses of MMR will... Read More.

Lobbyist faces sentencing in Arkansas corruption scheme

Monday, November 25 by Greg

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A lobbyist who pleaded guilty to bribing three former Arkansas state lawmakers, including the governor’s nephew, is set for sentencing in federal court in Missouri. Rusty Cranford could face up to 10 years in federal prison Monday for bribing Republican Sen.... Read More.

Sarah Sanders eyes possible run for governor of Arkansas

Monday, November 25 by Greg

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — With paid speeches, a book coming out and appearances on cable news, Sarah Sanders is following the traditional route for former press secretaries after leaving the White House as President Donald Trump’s chief spokeswoman. But she’s also getting reacquainted... Read More.

Federal Grant to Assist with the Gift of Reading

Monday, November 25 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK – The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Arkansas a $38 million grant to improve literacy in the state, and on Friday, Governor Asa Hutchinson talked about the benefits to Arkansas.And it starts with a simple fact: Reading changes everything, the governor... Read More.

Trial date set for woman accused of killing former Arkansas senator

Friday, November 22 by Greg

The trial date has been set for the woman accused of killing former Arkansas senator Linda Collins.Rebecca O'Donnell, 48, of Pocahontas, appeared in court for a pre-trial hearing Friday.O'Donnell was arrested in June for the murder of former Arkansas senator Linda Collins. She is... Read More.

Mother of four dies from injuries after Fort Smith house fire

Friday, November 22 by Greg

A Fort Smith mother died Friday morning days after a fire that left her and four children injured.Whitney Kaub, 30, died around 3:40 a.m. She is the third person to die as a result from the fire. Her Read More.

Power Out Close To Pines Mall

Thursday, November 21 by Greg

November 21, 2019 4:20 pmEntergy Reports Over 3100 Arkansans Throughout the State Without PowerAn accident close to Pine Mall took power away from many in and around Commerce and Market streets in Pine Bluff Thursday afternoon. At the time of this report some of... Read More.