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Oklahoma man killed in Friday accident

Friday, September 13 by Ray King

A one-vehicle accident just after midnight in rural Polk County resulted in the death of an Oklahoma man.According to a preliminary report, Michael Richard Barnes, 87, of Henryetta, Okla., was northbound on U.S. Highway 71 when the 2001 Dodge Ram he was driving ran... Read More.

UAMS Hosting Hands-On Program Sept. 14 to Inspire Young Women to Become Orthopaedic Surgeons

Friday, September 13 by Deltaplex Staff

WHAT: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) orthopaedic surgeons will teach 40 central Arkansas high school students to suture, cast and repair fractures as part of the Perry Outreach Program, a two-day course of workshops and lectures. The course is a... Read More.

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Drew County Treasurer talks account balances at Quorum Court meeting

Friday, September 13 by Ray King

Drew County Treasurer Charlie Searcy reported last week that the Sanitation account is close to breaking even for the first time in 11 years.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Searcy told theQuorum Court that the account had a negative balance of $7,378 while at... Read More.

UAPB sees 7% spike in first-time and transfer students while over all enrollment is down 2 %

Friday, September 13 by Deltaplex Staff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced Thursday a 7% increase in new student enrollment, including an extraordinary 39% surge in transfer students for the fall 2024 semester. These gains represent a major achievement flowing from the university’s strategic goal of widening... Read More.

Watson Chapel’s Mason named Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, September 12 by Greg

Watson Chapel Wildcat Kentrell Mason who carried the ball 17 times for 87 yards and caught 2 passes in the Wildcats 19-7 victory last Friday has been named the Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the week. Kentrell won the fan voting... Read More.

Union Pacific’s Iconic Big Boy No. 4014 to make Multiple Stops in Arkansas on Heartland of America Tour

Thursday, September 12 by Deltaplex Staff

On Aug. 28, Union Pacific launched its 10-state Big Boy No. 4014 Heartland of America Tour offering the general public and media an opportunity to witness history in motion as the legendary steam engine chugs its way across the Midwest and South, including Arkansas.Big... Read More.

The Arkansas State Fair is looking for you

Thursday, September 12 by Rick Walker

The Arkansas State Fair will be holding interviews on September 21st to fill positions from parking to security. The interviews will be at 9 a.m. at the Farm and Ranch Building on the State Fairgrounds. For security positions, you must be 21 to apply.... Read More.

UAPB M4 will be headed to SoCal

Thursday, September 12 by Rick Walker

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South (M4) has been invited to participate in the 2025 Invitational Showcase, known as the Honda Battle of The Bands. They will be one of six HBCU marching bands.Honda Battle of... Read More.

Lockett named Interim Director of the UAPB Library

Thursday, September 12 by Rick Walker

UAPB has announced that Sonya Lockett will take over as the Interim Director of the John Brown Watson Memorial Library at UAPB. The announcement was made by interim Chancellor Dr. Andrea Stewart. She will take over for the retiring Maplean Donaldson.In making the appointment,... Read More.

Anonymous gifts benefit UAMS programs

Thursday, September 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received $9.7 million through anonymous gifts in the 2024 fiscal year, supporting several UAMS programs throughout Arkansas.“During the 2024 fiscal year, one of UAMS’ highest fundraising years, we received several significant anonymous gifts... Read More.

American Ninja Warrior champ talks with Rick Walker

Thursday, September 12 by Rick Walker

19 year old Vance Walker scored his second consecutive win on the popular reality show American Ninja Warrior this week. He was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex with Rick Walker and talked about the obstacles he has overcome, including being diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy... Read More.

Farmers Urged to Burn Harvest Debris Safely

Thursday, September 12 by Deltaplex Staff

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas are urging farmers to exercise caution and follow all safety measures before burning harvest field debris, brush piles, fence rows or other fires of similar nature. Failure to... Read More.

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