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Fatalities confirmed following tornadic storms in Arkansas Friday night

Saturday, March 15 by Luke Matheson

Three fatalities have been confirmed in Independence County, and 29 people were reported injured in eight counties in connection to a storm system that moved through the state overnight. Numbers are preliminary and subject to change. Staff from the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM)... Read More.

Two Arrested after child found dead in Weiner, Ark.

Saturday, March 15 by Luke Matheson

Authorities in Poinsett County have arrested two individuals following the tragic discovery of a deceased child in a home in Weiner, Arkansas.Ridge Brandon Noel, 31, and Sharece MonQue Scott, 30, face charges of first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor, with additional charges expected... Read More.

Deltaplex area under the gun for severe weather late Friday night into Saturday morning

Friday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

A severe weather outbreak is expected to form Friday evening into Saturday morning in the Deltaplex area, and recent short term models are showing Pine Bluff and surrounding areas in the area of concern.Meteorologist Dan Holiday spoke with Deltaplex News to discuss what the... Read More.

University of Arkansas Under Federal Investigation for Alleged Racial Discrimination

Friday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is among more than 50 universities under investigation by the Education Department for alleged racial discrimination.These investigations align with efforts by President Donald Trump's administration to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs that officials claim may exclude... Read More.

Arkansas Faces Moderate Flu Activity and Rising COVID Cases

Friday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas is currently experiencing a moderate level of influenza-like illness (ILI) activity, with a score of 6 out of 13, according to ILINet data for Week 10.Hospital emergency departments have reported that 5.46% of visits are due to ILI, 1.89% to COVID-like illness (CLI),... Read More.

Local student, Evan Stice, scores perfect grade on ACT

Thursday, March 13 by Luke Matheson

Evan C Stice, a Junior at eStem High School, earned the highest possible ACT Composite score of 36 on the ACT test.He is the son of Lelan and Lisa Stice, owners of Doctors Orders Pharmacy and Town & Country Hardware.About one-quarter of 1% of... Read More.

Jefferson County Dive Team Pulls car out of Black Dog Creek

Thursday, March 13 by Luke Matheson

Statement from Jefferson County Sheriffs Department at 3:10PMOn March 13, 2025, a member of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Dive Team recovered a submerged, vehicle from a waterway near the Regional Park Softball Complex in Pine Bluff.Acting on information received from another law... Read More.

U.S. inflation slows for first time in six months

Wednesday, March 12 by Luke Matheson

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation slowed last month for the first time since September and a measure of underlying inflation fell to a four-year low, even as additional tariffs on steel and aluminum that kicked in Wednesday threaten to send prices higher.The consumer price... Read More.

Jefferson County Farm Bureau honors local farmer Benny Fratesi

Tuesday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Farm Bureau honored local farmer Benny Fratesi Tuesday by naming their board room in his honor. Fratesi, who farmed in Jefferson and Lincoln Counties for over 60 years, has been influential in farming legislature for both the state of Arkansas and the... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas College Announces Cancellation of 2024-2025 Softball Season

Tuesday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) regrets to announce the cancellation of its 2024-2025 softball season. After extensive review and consideration, it has become clear that this decision is necessary for the safety and well-being of our student-athletes due to the current limitations in team roster... Read More.

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Flowers: A mindset of investment, not charity, will move Pine Bluff forward

Tuesday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers has formed a Mayor’s Transition Advisory Board with several committees to help her move the city forward, and one of those committees met Monday night for a town hall meeting at City Council chambers. Several topics were discussed in... Read More.