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AT&T offers reward for information on copper thefts in Jefferson County

Monday, May 15 by Staff

AT&T is offering a 5,000 reward for information that will lead to a conviction of those who have been stealing copper cables in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County. Officials said the thefts have been ongoing over the last few year and have been disrupting network... Read More.

20-year-old White Hall man arrested for MLK Park murder

Saturday, May 13 by Staff

A 20-year-old White Hall man has been arrested for first degree murder following a shooting incident at Martin Luther King Park on May 6. Deshawn Chapman was arrested Friday on a charge of first degree murder, two counts of battery in the first degree,... Read More.

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Northwest Arkansas Pride organizers change venue after center says no drag shows in front of minors

Thursday, May 11 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Organizers of northwest Arkansas’ Pride weekend said Wednesday they won’t hold events at an arts center that has prohibited the group from having drag shows or drag story hours in front of minors. Northwest Arkansas Equality said it’s “pausing its... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District Votes for a Special August Millage Election

Thursday, May 11 by Staff

In a special called meeting Wednesday night the Pine Bluff School Board voted unanimously to hold a special election on August 8 to ask voters for a mileage increase to build a new high school. The board is asking for 6.0-mill tax increase for school... Read More.

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Emergency officials responding to accident involving an ambulance and 18 wheeler

Wednesday, May 10 by Staff

UPDATE 7:50 PM: Deltaplex News has learned that three accident victims have been transported to area hospitals. There is no information available on the extent of their injuries. ORIGINAL STORY: Emergency officials are responding to an accident involving an ambulance and an 18 wheeler. The accident... Read More.

Center Grove VFD picks up lower ISO rating

Wednesday, May 10 by Staff

The Center Grove Volunteer Fire Department recently underwent inspection by the Insurance Service Office` which resulted in a lower ISO rating. A lower ISO rating means potential savings for homeowners and businesses. According to Center Grove Fire Chief Mike Stokes the new ISO 6 rating... Read More.

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Pine Bluff voters reject both the GFPB and Public Safety sales tax extensions

Tuesday, May 9 by Staff

By Ray King The voters have spoken and decided to reject a bid to extend the five-eights cent Go Forward Sales tax for another seven years. With 3,925 people casting votes Tuesday, the Go Forward tax received 48.6 percent of the total vote while the no... Read More.

Deltaplex News Tuesday Night Election Results

Tuesday, May 9 by Staff

Deltaplex News will provide election results as they come in throughout the evening. 5/8 CENT GO FORWARD PINE BLUFF EARLY VOTE For: 1904 Against: 2021 3/8 CENT PUBLIC SAFETY EARLY VOTE For: 1944 Against: 1964 SHERIDAN SCHOOL BOARD AT LARGE POSITION Clarissa Wallace: 449 Jeremy Orman: 330 CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ZONE 3 Kelly Taylor:... Read More.

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Chad Cope says it was the “right time” to return home to lead Rison’s baseball program

Tuesday, May 9 by Staff

The Cleveland County School Board voted Monday night to name Chad Cope as the next head baseball coach of the Rison Wildcats. Cope, a native of Rison, has experienced success as a head baseball coach at Watson Chapel, Greenbrier, and North Little Rock before... Read More.

Jefferson Regional to celebrate employees; End of COVID

Tuesday, May 9 by Staff

As part of National Hospital Week – now known as Jefferson Regional Week in Pine Bluff - hospital employees will be honored with activities May 8-12, including special recognitions on Wednesday, May 10thduring the annual picnic. They will include: • An official end to the... Read More.

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Cleveland County School District Hires Two New Coaches

Tuesday, May 9 by Staff

The Cleveland County School District board voted to hire two new coaches Monday night. Chad Cope is returning to his alma mater to coach baseball. Cope played baseball for the Rison Wildcats during high school and was on the school's 1995 championship football team. He... Read More.

Sheridan School Board votes to increase bus driver pay; Approves funding for school security improvements

Monday, May 8 by Staff

The Sheridan School Board voted unanimously to give bus drivers a raise during Monday night’s school board meeting. The district, much like other districts in the Deltaplex area, has struggled to maintain a healthy bus driver staff, and low pay is an issue that has... Read More.

Author: Staff

AT&T offers reward for information on copper thefts in Jefferson County

20-year-old White Hall man arrested for MLK Park murder

Northwest Arkansas Pride organizers change venue after center says no drag shows in front of minors

Pine Bluff School District Votes for a Special August Millage Election

Emergency officials responding to accident involving an ambulance and 18 wheeler

Center Grove VFD picks up lower ISO rating

Pine Bluff voters reject both the GFPB and Public Safety sales tax extensions

Deltaplex News Tuesday Night Election Results

Chad Cope says it was the “right time” to return home to lead Rison’s baseball program

Jefferson Regional to celebrate employees; End of COVID

Cleveland County School District Hires Two New Coaches

Sheridan School Board votes to increase bus driver pay; Approves funding for school security improvements

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