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Barbaree discusses improvements being made to help the Pine Bluff School District

Tuesday, May 23 by Staff

The Pine Bluff School District is working to improve the overall structure of the district, and they have started taking greater steps towards improvement since the introduction of the Limited Control School Board was appointed earlier this year.The district is working to regain full... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Fails To Pass Prodedural Ordinance

Tuesday, May 23 by Staff

The Jefferson County Quorum Court remains at a legislative standstill. After a contentious hour of gavel banging by County Judge Gerald Robinson and justices of the peace trying to explain their sides to each other and Robinson, the Quorum Court again failed to pass procedural... Read More.

Pine Bluff School Board looks to use a millage campaign and a non-profit capital campaign to fund new school

Monday, May 22 by Staff

The Pine Bluff School Board held their monthly meeting Monday night where discussion of the millage campaign for a new high school was discussed.Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree spoke with Deltaplex News about the campaign, noting that the board is wanting to use both a millage... Read More.

Deltaplex area athletes named to All-State Baseball, Softball, and Soccer teams

Monday, May 22 by Staff

The Arkansas Activities Association has named the players that have been named 2023 All-State Baseball and Softball players.The Deltaplex coverage area has several athletes represented on the list.Those players are:BASEBALLCLASS 5ALanden Fiemster – SheridanGabe Kuttenkuller – SheridanCLASS 4AChristian Carnal – Star CityLandon MeInychuk –... Read More.

Arkansas State’s Brandon Hager named SBC Baseball Player of the Week

Monday, May 22 by Staff

After powering the Arkansas State baseball team to a series sweep over South Alabama to conclude the 2023 season, first baseman Brandon Hager earned the Sun Belt Conference’s final Player of the Week honor of the year on Monday.Hager homered twice in the three-game... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department investigating Friday night homicide

Monday, May 22 by Staff

UPDATE: On May 20, 2023, at approximately 1:33 AM, Officers observed a gray Toyota van run a red light at a high rate of speed at Harding and Olive. Officers noticed several males exit the vehicle and say their friend was shot. The Officers followed... Read More.

A-State Men’s Basketball Adds Transfer Derrian Ford

Monday, May 22 by Staff

Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Bryan Hodgson announced Monday the addition of Arkansas transfer Derrian Ford to the 2023-24 roster. Ford will have three years of eligibility remaining.“We are so excited to welcome Derrian and the Ford's to the Red Wolves family,”... Read More.

Red Wolves sweep South Alabama to end 2023 season

Monday, May 22 by Staff

Blake Burris reached base in all six of his plate appearances on Saturday afternoon, helping the Arkansas State baseball team oust South Alabama 18-11 to complete the series sweep.The Red Wolves finished the season with a 20-31 overall mark, going 9-19 in league play,... Read More.

Hot hitting helps Red Wolves clinch series over South Alabama

Monday, May 22 by Staff

Kody Darcy reached base five times with four hits, as the Arkansas State baseball team surged past South Alabama for a series-clinching 13-6 victory Friday at Tomlinson Stadium-Kell Field.Darcy went 4-for-4 and scored four times in the contest, as the Red Wolves (19-31, 8-19... Read More.

Solid pitching leads Red Wolves to victory over South Alabama

Monday, May 22 by Staff

Hunter Draper and Arlon Butts combined to limit South Alabama to just two runs on Thursday night at Tomlinson Stadium-Kell Field to help the Arkansas State baseball team to a 7-2 series-opening victory.Draper (1-3) worked the first 5 2/3 innings – tying his season... Read More.

One Desha County escapee arrested after escaping a second time; Search continues for second escapee

Saturday, May 20 by Staff

UPDATE:A few minutes ago, Marceese Watkins was arrested for escape, a second time. He was found in Dermott after a joint effort from area Law Enforcement Agencies.He was taken into Custody by State Trooper Ty Grant, after a vehicle and foot pursuit.Agencies included the... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police name suspect wanted for Thursday night homicide

Friday, May 19 by Staff

UPDATE 4:00 P.M. Detectives with Pine Bluff Police Department have identified 21-year-old Vincent Glenn Tyler Jr. as the suspect in this murder.Tyler is about 5’ 4” tall and average build. Tyler should be considered armed and dangerous.Anyone with information about the location of Vincent... Read More.