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CASA Voices for Children in need for advocates

Monday, June 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy CASA Voices for Children for Jefferson and Lincoln County is currently in need of volunteers as advocates for the youth in their Court Appointed Special Advocate program. The mission of CASA Voices for Children is to provide a voice for the children... Read More.

Arts & Science center offering lead ceramics workshops with guest artist

Monday, June 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arts & Science Center recently announced on their website that they are to welcome guest artist Yelena Petroukhina to lead ceramics workshops this summer. The workshops are set for Monday through Friday, June 28–July 2, and Monday, July 5. They include a daytime camp... Read More.

Mayor annouced $10,000 grant; New Aquatics Center Director

Wednesday, June 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Mayor Shirley Washington gave the announcements on Monday, June 7th before the start of the City Council meeting beginning with a grant from the 2021 babies initiative in the amount of $10,000. Mayor Washington explained what the initiative is and how it... Read More.

9-year-old becomes Little Miss Arkansas Finalist

Tuesday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Nariya Ackles who is a Pine Bluff native recently competed in the 2021 National American Miss State pageant for the first time, June 3rd-5th in Tulsa, Oklahoma where she competed and became a finalist as Little Miss Arkansas. Nariya is only 9-years-old... Read More.

United Way of SEARK talks Meals on Wheels and more of their services

Thursday, June 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy On Wednesday, June 2nd, United Way of Southeast Arkansas spoke with Deltaplex News about the services they offer for the 10 counties that they serve in SEARK. Executive Director, Leslie Dorn was accompanied by Samatha Stickered who is with their partner organization... Read More.

Deputy Chief Warrior talks parking lot overcrowding; Unity in community

Monday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Earlier this month, Deputy Chief Shirley Warrior of the police department discussed with Deltaplex her goal with the Citizens in Action Organization in which she endorsed in September of 2020. Due to the restraints of the Pandemic, the applications were not able... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire and Police hosted a Public Safety Cookoff

Sunday, May 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Pine Bluff Fire Department and the Police Department had a friendly competition at their first Public Safety Cookout for lunch in the Courtyard of City Hall on Friday, May 21st. Captain Bruce Bailey of the Fire Department came up with the... Read More.

Block Party offered fun to the community

Sunday, May 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Deltaplex’s own William Jenkins hosted the second block of this year presented by Uptown Salon and The City of Pine Bluff in the downtown area on Saturday, May 22nd. The block party was free to the public and began at 4 pm... Read More.

UAPB allowing in-person learning for 2021 LIONS Program

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently announced in a news release that they are happy to welcome the return of in-person learning for the 2021 Learning Institute and Opportunities for New Students (LIONS) Program. The news release... Read More.

Police Department taking applications for Concerned Citizens in Action Group

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Deputy Chief Shirley Warrior from the police department spoke with Deltaplex News about the Concerned Citizens Group that she and her team put together to help stop crime and combat speeding and street concerns. Chief Warrior stated that this is an opportunity... Read More.

UAPB recieves $469K grant from Windgate Foundation

Thursday, May 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announced Wednesday that it was recently awarded a two-year grant of $469,420 to support teacher preparation programs for students through its Educator Preparation Program that was provided by the Windgate Foundation. In the University's news release... Read More.

Scholarship opportunity for senior high school students deadline approaching

Wednesday, May 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Whitnee Boyd joined Deltaplex news to discuss The Gift of Enlightenment Scholarship that she coordinates, which is in honor of the late Ms. Carla Thomas Allen. Boyd explained the scholarship and why it was created in Allen's honor, Boyd described Allen as a... Read More.

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