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Baby formula shortages hurting local child care facilities

Friday, July 8 by Staff

The nationwide shortage of baby formula has been a problem not only for stay at home moms, but also to those who run child care facilities. Just an added pressure for these businesses, already dealing with inflation and worker's shortages. Here in the Deltaplex, at... Read More.

$75,000 bond set for Benton man accused of first degree murder in Star City

Friday, July 8 by Staff

The Star City Police Department is investigating the murder of 19-year-old Christopher Vick that took place on July 4 at 612 South Lincoln in the Dollar General parking lot. Following the homicide Star City police arrested 19-year-old Dawson Maples from Benton and William Pearson. Lincoln County... Read More.

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Multiple Deltaplex schools districts needing substitute teachers

Thursday, July 7 by Staff

Several area school districts are looking ahead at the start of school with teacher and substitute teacher shortages looming over them. Pine Bluff, Sheridan, Watson Chapel, Star City, Stuttgart, Dumas and the Cleveland County schools in Rison all contract out with ESS for hiring... Read More.

Dr. Sylvia Simon talks West Nile virus

Thursday, July 7 by Staff

With the continued hot weather and more people being outside around the water, mosquitos are becoming a big issue in the Deltaplex. With more mosquitos comes the problem of West Nile Virus. Neighboring Oklahoma just had their first West Nile related death. Dr. Sylvia Simon... Read More.

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Watson Chapel School Board member Alan Frazier discusses Superintendent termination

Thursday, July 7 by Staff

Now that Andrew Curry has resigned as the superintendent of the Watson Chapel School District, a current member of the school board says it’s time for the district to move on. Alan Frazier, who was president of the board in 2020 and member of board... Read More.

Governor Announces Appointment of Bill Jones, CEO of Sissy’s Log Cabin, to Game and Fish Commission

Thursday, July 7 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson has appointed Bill Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Sissy’s Log Cabin in Pine Bluff, to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the Governor announced Wednesday. “Everyone knows Bill Jones as an entrepreneur and a successful businessman,” Governor Hutchinson said at a news... Read More.

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Dr. Andrew Curry; Watson Chapel School District agree to buyout terms

Wednesday, July 6 by Staff

The Watson Chapel School District will pay former Superintendent Dr. Andrew Curry a lump sum of $57,315.10 by July 15, according to documents obtained by Deltaplex News via a Freedom of Information Act request after Curry’s employment with the district was terminated at... Read More.

UAPB Alumnus Recommends a UAPB Education in Aquaculture/Fisheries for Research, Job Opportunities

Wednesday, July 6 by Staff

Andrew Maina, originally from the east African country of Kenya, says his lifelong interest in science led him to enroll in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) graduate program in aquaculture/fisheries. “My father was a pharmacist, and I also started to get interested... Read More.

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Residents urged not to flush disposable wipes

Wednesday, July 6 by Staff

Ken Johnson, the manger of Pine Bluff Waste Water Utility has issued a warning about what he called “wipes and pipes” specifically disposable wipes. Johnson appeared on Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald and said the disposal of these wipes is a national problem, not... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Chief says his department needs more support and equipment

Wednesday, July 6 by Staff

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr., said violent crimes tend to increase in hot weather. Franklin said the department needs more support and a lot more equipment. He said the department received a $164,000 grant from the... Read More.

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$20,000 bond set for Pine Bluff woman accused at shooting at another woman

Wednesday, July 6 by Staff

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of shooting at another woman on Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Nakita Rogers, 32, with aggravated assault and... Read More.

$2,500 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of shooting a neighboring apartment door

Wednesday, July 6 by Staff

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly fired a shot that hit an apartment door below him. Vickiyvon Coleman, 19, told police he was where the witness said he was and admitted firing a shot but said he was not... Read More.

Author: Staff

Baby formula shortages hurting local child care facilities

$75,000 bond set for Benton man accused of first degree murder in Star City

Multiple Deltaplex schools districts needing substitute teachers

Dr. Sylvia Simon talks West Nile virus

Watson Chapel School Board member Alan Frazier discusses Superintendent termination

Governor Announces Appointment of Bill Jones, CEO of Sissy’s Log Cabin, to Game and Fish Commission

Dr. Andrew Curry; Watson Chapel School District agree to buyout terms

UAPB Alumnus Recommends a UAPB Education in Aquaculture/Fisheries for Research, Job Opportunities

Residents urged not to flush disposable wipes

Pine Bluff Police Chief says his department needs more support and equipment

$20,000 bond set for Pine Bluff woman accused at shooting at another woman

$2,500 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of shooting a neighboring apartment door

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