- Deltaplex News

Pine Bluff, Dumas affected by new Arkansas Activities Association classification numbers

Friday, June 9 by Staff

The Arkansas Activities Association has released the new football classification numbers for the 2024-26 seasons, and two Deltaplex area schools are going to be affected by the new numbers.Pine Bluff will move up to Class 6A from Class 5A in the cycle after consolidating... Read More.

A-State Men’s Basketball Adds Obadiah Curtis

Friday, June 9 by Staff

Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Bryan Hodgson announced Friday the addition of Reedley College transfer Obadiah Curtis to the 2023-24 roster. Curtis will have three years of eligibility remaining. “Obadiah is an under-the-radar wing from the California Junior College league where he averaged almost... Read More.

Only 3 council members show up to special called board meeting considering flood mitigation efforts

Friday, June 9 by Staff

By Ray KingA special called meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council to consider a resolution accepting $32 million for flood mitigation efforts that had been scheduled for Thursday night was adjourned when only three of the eight council members showed up for the... Read More.

Taggart’s law license suspended following felony arrest

Thursday, June 8 by Staff

The law license of Pine Bluff attorney Maurice Taggart has been suspended on an interim basis following his arrest on felony charges last week.The former director of the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency and a Texas man who was identified as the owner of... Read More.

Detainee at Jefferson County Jail dies from apparent suicide

Thursday, June 8 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the tragic death of detainee Treveon McDaniel, who was found in his single-person cell at the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center earlier today.On Thursday, June 8, 2023, staff at DBDC observed detainee McDaniel #178304 hanging... Read More.

A-State Men’s Basketball Adds Lado Laku

Thursday, June 8 by Staff

Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Bryan Hodgson announced Thursday the addition of Indian Hills Community College transfer Lado Laku (Luh-due Luh-kue) to the 2023-24 roster. Laku will have two years of eligibility remaining. “Lado Laku adds some much-needed size and depth in our front... Read More.

A-State Men’s Basketball Adds Taryn Todd

Wednesday, June 7 by Staff

Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Bryan Hodgson announced Wednesday the addition of Northwest Florida State College transfer Taryn Todd to the 2023-24 roster. Todd will have two years of eligibility remaining. “We are super excited to have Taryn Todd join us,” said Hodgson. “One... Read More.

Jefferson Regional to host bi-weekly farmers market

Tuesday, June 6 by Staff

Jefferson Regional is hosting a summer Farmer’s Market for employees as well as the public.The market will be open every other Friday in the hospital parking lot at 40th and Hickory. The next one will take place on June 9th, starting at 6:30 am and... Read More.

Workers begin clearing land for new Chick-fil-A in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, June 6 by Staff

Land was being cleared Tuesday morning at the site of the new Chick-fil-A on U.S. Highway 63 and Interstate 530.Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff, who worked with city officials to bring the restaurant to the city was on hand as... Read More.

A-State Announces Baseball Coaching Staff Updates

Monday, June 5 by Staff

Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton announced Monday that head baseball coach Tommy Raffo, who owns the second most victories in school history, will return in 2024. Raffo most recently completed his 15th season at A-State, leading the Red Wolves to 20... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves sewer line extensions for future commercial development

Monday, June 5 by Staff

By Ray KingWith no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved resolutions to extend the existing sewer line on along the Olive Street, Highway 63 South corridor south of its intersection with I-530 with the goal of improving planned and future commercial... Read More.

State Rep. Vivian Flowers Hosts Panel Discussion Focused on Southeast Arkansas

Friday, June 2 by Staff

State Rep. Vivian Flowers, now in her fifth term in the Arkansas House of Representatives, hosted a town hall meeting Thursday night at Pine Bluff High School to listen and learn.Attorney Furonda Brasfield, National Urban League, Arkansas executive director Scott Hamilton, Bessie Lancelin, director... Read More.