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Susan Smyth, M.D., Ph.D., Named Dean of the UAMS College of Medicine

Monday, March 8 by Greg

Susan S. Smyth, M.D., Ph.D., has been named executive vice chancellor and dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), effective June 1.She is succeeding Christopher Westfall, M.D., who retires Aug. 1, 2021, after 24 years at... Read More.

Murder suspect arrested

Thursday, March 4 by Greg

Homicide Suspect Kevin Gray is in custody. Mr. Gray was wanted in connection with the February 26th Homicide of Keith Hawkins at 1020 S Linden. Mr. Gray turned himself in to the Pine Bluff Police at about 10:30 am today. He was arrested on... Read More.

Watson Chapel school shooting victim passes away

Wednesday, March 3 by Greg

Wednesday evening the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the juvenile who was shot Monday at Watson Chapel Junior High was pronounced dead at 5:35 PM March 3, 2021. Shortly after 5:35 pm the victim's mother, Keisha Lee, announced on social media her son... Read More.

Kevin Gray named as homicide suspect

Tuesday, March 2 by Greg

Officers were called to the Linden Street Apartments at 1020 S. Linden at about 6:48 PM on 2/26/2021 in reference to an armed disturbance. Once officers arrived they spoke to a person on scene who said they heard shots come from one of the... Read More.

Pine Bluff PD Release statement backtracking on earlier press release saying victim has passed away

Monday, March 1 by Greg

The following was just sent to deltaplexnews.com and other media outlets from the Pine Bluff police department recanting their earlier press release.. The victim of the shooting at Watson Chapel Junior High School has not died. Bad information was released. The hospital will keep us... Read More.

15 year old school shooting victim has died

Monday, March 1 by Greg

Update: 4:30 pm Pine Bluff PD just sent the following to deltaplexnews.com and other media outlets recanting their earlier press release. The victim of the shooting at Watson Chapel Junior High School has not died. Bad information was released. The hospital will keep us updated... Read More.

Chapel shooting suspect in custody, victim airflighted to Children’s

Monday, March 1 by Greg

Update 11:40 am Police confirming 1 person only shot. Press conference at 1pm.Update 11:33 am Male juvenile suspect is in custody. Patient is being transported by helicopter to Arkansas Children's Hospital.Students are being released to parents, but can stay on campus.There will be a... Read More.

Shooting on Watson Chapel campus

Monday, March 1 by Greg

Update 10:59 am Male juvenile suspect is in custody. Patient is being transported by helicopter to Arkansas Children's Hospital.Students either are or will soon be released for the day.There has been a shooting on Watson Chapel campus this morning. SWAT is on the scene... Read More.

PSC directs Liberty to file daily updates under oath

Friday, February 26 by Greg

The Arkansas Public Service Commission Friday put more pressure on Liberty Utilities. A daily update "under oath" has been required of Liberty. Also, the PSC says they will soon spell out how Intervenors can join this Docket against Liberty Utilities.Click HERE to see... Read More.

Friday evening murder in Pine Bluff

Friday, February 26 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a Homicide investigation. Officers were called to the Linden Street Apartments at 1020 S. Linden at about 6:48 PM this evening in reference to an armed disturbance. Once officers arrived they spoke to... Read More.

SEARK plans for in person classes

Thursday, February 25 by Greg

SEARK President Steven Bloomberg told Deltaplex News "We will resume normal operations on Monday, March 1, 2021. All in-person classes will transition back to meeting on campus. Offices will open at the regular time of 8:00 a.m Monday morning. Tomorrow, Friday, February 26th, will... Read More.

PB City Hall Opening Friday

Thursday, February 25 by Greg

Pine Bluff City Hall will open on February 26, 2021, at 8:00 am. Employees will return to their normal work sites to resume regular operations according to a release from Mayor Shirley Washington's office.