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Entergy announces final plans for new power plant near Redfield

Thursday, November 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas is planning a major investment to power the state’s unprecedented growth and opportunity. Pending approval from the Arkansas Public Service Commission, the company will invest $1.6 billion to build the 754-megawatt Jefferson Power Station, a highly efficient natural... Read More.

Congressman Westerman Expresses Optimism for Ending Government Shutdown

Thursday, November 6 by Luke Matheson

The government shutdown, which has extended for more than a month may soon be over, according to Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Thursday, Westerman was asked if there was any movement in the U.S. Senate to try and... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Teen Among Two Arrested After Armed Pursuit in Lonoke County

Thursday, November 6 by Luke Matheson

A 17-year-old from Pine Bluff and an 18-year-old woman from Benton were taken into custody Tuesday after fleeing into the woods with an AR-15 rifle following a vehicle accident near Highway 367 and Highway 305 in Austin, according to the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff... Read More.

UAPB Names John Kuykendall Director of Government Relations

Thursday, November 6 by Lori Basiewicz

On Wednesday, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announced that Mr. John Kuykendall will serve as the university's Director of Government Relations. Previously, Mr. Kuykendall served UAPB as the Director of Government Relations and the Director of Alumni Affairs. This change will allow him... Read More.

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WWII Flying Ace and Former POW Col. Virgil Meroney II to Join Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame

Wednesday, November 5 by Rick Walker

It will be a historic day on November 13th when a former World War II prisoner of war from Pine Bluff will be inducted into the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will be held at Pleasant Valley Country Club... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Vetoes Two Items Following Special Called Quorum Court Meeting

Wednesday, November 5 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued vetoes on two ordinances recently passed by eight members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court during a special called meeting on October 30., citing questions about their validity. In a letter dated November 5, 2025, addressed to County... Read More.

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Arkansas Hunters Ready as Modern Gun Deer Season Opens Saturday

Wednesday, November 5 by Luke Matheson

Thousands of Arkansan's are expected to head into the woods this weekend as Arkansas’ modern gun deer hunting season officially opens on Saturday, November 8. According to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), hunters have already checked in more than 47,700 deer statewide through... Read More.

Updated Candidate Filings Announced in Drew County

Wednesday, November 5 by Luke Matheson

Political filings continue across Arkansas, and the Drew County Clerk’s Office has released an updated list of local candidates seeking public office. In the race for County Judge, three candidates have filed: Jessie Griffin and Michael Owens, both Republicans, and Robert Akin, who filed as... Read More.

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Retired Colonel Nate Todd Shares His Reasons for Running as a Republican in Jefferson County

Wednesday, November 5 by Luke Matheson

This is the second of two stories about Retired Colonel Nate Todd, who is seeking the Republican Party nomination for Jefferson County Judge and when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, talked about why he is running as a Republican. Morning Show host... Read More.

Daily Updates on Jefferson County Election Filings and Candidate List

Wednesday, November 5 by Luke Matheson

With political filings now underway, Deltaplex News will be updating daily to reflect who has officially entered races for public office in Jefferson County and surrounding communities. The filing period will continue through next week. Below is the current list of candidates who have filed... Read More.

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United Way Supports Working Families Affected by SNAP Benefit Cuts During Government Shutdown

Wednesday, November 5 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Morning Show host Greg Horne asked United Way Executive Director Jason Duren to talk about what the United Way and its partner agencies are doing to help people because of the federal government... Read More.

Candidates File for 2026 Cleveland County Primary Races

Wednesday, November 5 by Luke Matheson

Several candidates officially filed this week for county and municipal offices in Cleveland County as the 2026 primary election filing period got underway. County Judge Race Three candidates have filed to run for Cleveland County Judge in the Republican primary: Jim Houston of the Rye community ... Read More.

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