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Monticello Mayor Jason Akers encourages local contractors to bid on city jobs

Thursday, June 15 by Staff

Monticello Mayor Jason Akers is encouraging local contractors to bid on city jobs, according to a press release. By law, most City of Monticello projects that are engineered are required to be bid on, according to the release. “In the past, many local contractors simply weren’t... Read More.

Razorbacks’ 2024 SEC Opponents Set

Thursday, June 15 by Staff

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas’ 2024 Southeastern Conference slate will feature some old with a little new. The Razorbacks will host LSU in the Battle for the Golden Boot, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Texas with road games at Auburn, Mississippi State and Missouri for the Battle Line... Read More.

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders travels to Europe for 1st overseas trade mission as Arkansas governor

Thursday, June 15 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is heading to Europe on her first overseas trade mission since taking office this year. Sanders, a Republican, said she planned to meet with aerospace industry leaders at the Paris Air Show during the trip.... Read More.

City of Pine Bluff to host Juneteenth celebration on Saturday

Thursday, June 15 by Staff

This Saturday, Pine Bluff will host their annual Juneteenth celebration at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Mary Liddell with the Mayor's Office joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about the event. Rick asked her about the new addition this year. In addition to the choir,... Read More.

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Teach Pine Bluff provides path to certification for local teachers

Wednesday, June 14 by Staff

The Teach Pine Bluff program, an initiative of Go Forward Pine Bluff, has provided tutoring and mentoring services to uncertified teachers in the Pine Bluff area, and education major students at UAPB since 2021. As a result, 67 program participants have passed at least... Read More.

SeArk College planning to open student housing in August with affordable housing options

Wednesday, June 14 by Staff

SeArk College President Dr. Steven Bloomberg joined the Oldies 101.3 morning show on Tuesday morning to cover a variety of topics to include the new student housing center, known as “The Reef” located at the former Davis East Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Bloomberg said... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police seizes over $6.5 million worth of cocaine during I-40 traffic stop

Tuesday, June 13 by Staff

During a traffic stop Monday, June 12, 2023, on Interstate 40, Arkansas State Police seized approximately 146 pounds of cocaine, according to a press release. The street value of the illegal drugs is estimated to be over $6.5 million. “Anyone thinking about transporting illegal drugs on... Read More.

Watson Chapel School Board hires several teachers at Monday night’s meeting.

Tuesday, June 13 by Staff

The Watson Chapel School Board voted to make several new hires during Monday night’s meeting, however, a full list of hires was not immediately made available following the meeting. Tuesday morning the district provided a list of new hires to Deltaplex News. They are as... Read More.

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Marty Ryall named new director of Arkansas Heritage

Tuesday, June 13 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The legislative affairs director for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is taking over as director of its Heritage Division. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday announced she was naming Marty Ryall to replace outgoing Arkansas Division of... Read More.

Oklahoma man killed in Monday morning accident on I-530

Tuesday, June 13 by Staff

An Oklahoma man was killed in an accident Monday morning on I-530 North. According to a report from the Arkansas State Police, 62-year-old Greg Sadler from Collinsville, Oklahoma was driving a 2006 Mazda northbound on I-530 just north of Pratt Road at 8:49 a.m. Monday... Read More.

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Hager Tabbed ABCA/Rawlings Second Team All-Region

Tuesday, June 13 by Staff

Postseason honors continued to roll in for Arkansas State baseball’s Brandon Hager, who earned Second-Team American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings All-South Region honors Tuesday. The power-hitting first baseman becomes A-State’s first all-region selection since Kyle MacDonald’s first-team honor in 2018. Hager led the Red Wolves in batting... Read More.

LaDonna Spain discusses her time as Watson Chapel Asst. Superintendent; Looks forward to Superintendent role at Hermitage

Tuesday, June 13 by Staff

LaDonna Spain attended her final school board meeting as Watson Chapel Assistant Superintendent on Monday night. She will now move on to the Hermitage School District where she was named Superintendent in May. Spain spoke with Deltaplex News to discuss what she is looking forward... Read More.

Author: Staff

Monticello Mayor Jason Akers encourages local contractors to bid on city jobs

Razorbacks’ 2024 SEC Opponents Set

Sarah Huckabee Sanders travels to Europe for 1st overseas trade mission as Arkansas governor

City of Pine Bluff to host Juneteenth celebration on Saturday

Teach Pine Bluff provides path to certification for local teachers

SeArk College planning to open student housing in August with affordable housing options

Arkansas State Police seizes over $6.5 million worth of cocaine during I-40 traffic stop

Watson Chapel School Board hires several teachers at Monday night’s meeting.

Marty Ryall named new director of Arkansas Heritage

Oklahoma man killed in Monday morning accident on I-530

Hager Tabbed ABCA/Rawlings Second Team All-Region

LaDonna Spain discusses her time as Watson Chapel Asst. Superintendent; Looks forward to Superintendent role at Hermitage

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