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$10,000 cash bond set for man accused of stealing EASI Ambulance

Monday, February 13 by Staff

A $10,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of stealing an ambulance. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Charles Jones, 51, with theft of property, Reading from an affidavit... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO discusses plans for extending sales tax and more

Monday, February 13 by Staff

Last week, Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff men with five members of the Pine Bluff City Council to get their thoughts on extending the sales tax, which is currently set to expire at the end of 2024. On Monday, Watley appeared... Read More.

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A&P Director discusses hamburger tax money distribution

Friday, February 10 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission recently announced that it had distributed almost $1.5 million that came from the so-called hamburger tax to the Convention Center and to various groups and organizations. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, A&P Director Sheri Storie... Read More.

SeArk College names 3 finalists for Dean of Students/Athletic Director job

Friday, February 10 by Staff

SeArk College President Dr. Steve Bloomberg has informed Deltaplex News that there are three finalists for the Dean of Students/Athletic Director position that the college is looking to fill. The college announced in January that they intend to introduce college athletics in the 2023... Read More.

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Diamond Hogs picked to finish third in SEC West by league coaches

Thursday, February 9 by Staff

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 9, 2023)-----LSU has been predicted to win the 2023 Southeastern Conference baseball championship as voted by the league’s 14 head coaches in the annual preseason poll released Thursday. The Preseason All-SEC First and Second Teams were also announced. Four different schools received... Read More.

Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County President discusses business recruiting in Pine Bluff

Thursday, February 9 by Staff

Allison Thompson, the President and CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County said Thursday that she was happy that Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders had decided to keep Clifton O’Neal as the head of the Arkansas Economic Development Commissions. Appearing on the Oldies 1013... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. discusses Monday’s drowning investigation

Tuesday, February 7 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is in the middle of an investigation after 80-year-old Willis Baker was found deceased in his swimming pool early Monday morning in the Hardin community. Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. spoke with Deltaplex News about that investigation, saying no foul... Read More.

Cleveland County School Superintendent discusses hire of new Rison head football coach Caleb Carmikle

Tuesday, February 7 by Staff

The Rison Wildcats have a new football coach after the Cleveland County School District Board voted unanimously to name Caleb Carmikle as their 21st head coach Monday night after Clay Totty resigned to become the head football coach at Wynne. Cleveland County School District... Read More.

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Pete Roberts discusses his new role as Grant County Sheriff

Tuesday, February 7 by Staff

Grant County recently swore in a new Sheriff and he is hitting the ground running. Pete Roberts joined Rick Walker for Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about his future plans. Roberts was asked if he had always wanted to be in law enforcement. He was asked about... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution creating the position of cultural specialist in the Economic and Development Department

Monday, February 6 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution creating the position of cultural specialist in the Economic and Development Department. Council member Bruce Lockett, chairman of the Council’s Development and Planning Committee was asked why the position is... Read More.

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Caleb Carmikle named 21st head football coach at Rison

Monday, February 6 by Staff

The Rison School Board voted unanimously to hire Caleb Carmikle as the Wildcat’s 21st head football coach in a special called board meeting Monday night. Carmikle will come to Rison from Magnet Cove where he had a record of 39-30 as head football coach.... Read More.

2023 Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star rosters announced

Monday, February 6 by Staff

The 2023 Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star games are still a few months away but now we know who will be on the roster for the football, volleyball, cheer & dance competitions. The rosters are made up of eligible players as selected by the... Read More.

Author: Staff

$10,000 cash bond set for man accused of stealing EASI Ambulance

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO discusses plans for extending sales tax and more

A&P Director discusses hamburger tax money distribution

SeArk College names 3 finalists for Dean of Students/Athletic Director job

Diamond Hogs picked to finish third in SEC West by league coaches

Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County President discusses business recruiting in Pine Bluff

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. discusses Monday’s drowning investigation

Cleveland County School Superintendent discusses hire of new Rison head football coach Caleb Carmikle

Pete Roberts discusses his new role as Grant County Sheriff

Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution creating the position of cultural specialist in the Economic and Development Department

Caleb Carmikle named 21st head football coach at Rison

2023 Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star rosters announced

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