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Jefferson County Man Held on Drug and Weapons Charges After High Speed Stop

Monday, September 29 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County man on drug and weapons charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Treveon Hopkins, 25, with simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services take part in crucial training

Monday, September 29 by Rick Walker

To make sure they are prepared for all critical situations, members of the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services recently worked at the training center with the Jaws Of Life. Public Information Officer John Worthen told Deltaplex News about the training

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UAPB Secures $2 Million Investment to Launch PRIDE RISES

Monday, September 29 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), Arkansas’s only public land-grant HBCU, announced it has been awarded $2,000,000 by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to launch PRIDE RISES, or Prioritizing Recruitment to Innovate and Drive Enrollment: Reimagining Institutional Strategy for Enrollment Success.... Read More.

Grandparents, Grandchildren Bond in UAPB Gardening Initiative

Monday, September 29 by Alex Bivens

When food insecurity impacts families, it is often older adults and grandparents who raise their grandchildren who are among the most deeply affected, according to Dr. Karleah Harris, associate professor for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Human Sciences. To... Read More.

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Hundreds gather to support the Terry Wingard Shield

Monday, September 29 by Rick Walker

The Terry Wingard Memorial Ride rolled off on Saturday from White Hall High School and by the time it was all said and done, thousands of dollars were raised for the organization that bears his name. One of the ride's organizers, Dustin Summers told Deltaplex... Read More.

Local Group Raises Awareness About Sickle Cell Anemia in Pine Bluff

Monday, September 29 by Alex Bivens

Sickle Cell Anemia is a crippling blood disease that quite often lead to An early death. Although it mainly affects African Americans, the disease also affects people of Indian descent, Middle Easterners and folk from the Mediterranean region as well. Worldwide, it’s estimated that... Read More.

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Arkansas Fires Sam Pittman, Names Bobby Petrino Interim Head Coach

Sunday, September 28 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas has made a major change in its football program, announcing Sunday the dismissal of Head Coach Sam Pittman. The move was confirmed by Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek. Pittman, hired in December 2019 as the Razorbacks’ 34th head... Read More.

UAPB Rallies Late to Defeat Alcorn State 24-20 in SWAC Opener

Sunday, September 28 by Greg

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football team put together a clutch 12-play, 79-yard drive capped by a one-yard rushing touchdown with 5:39 left in the fourth quarter, lifting the Golden Lions to a 24-20 victory over Alcorn State on Saturday night at... Read More.

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Deltaplex Area High School Football Scoreboard – Week 4

Saturday, September 27 by Luke Matheson

High school football teams across the Deltaplex area hit the field Friday night, delivering big wins, close calls, and standout performances. Here’s a look at the final scores from around the region: Pine Bluff 25, Jacksonville 13 – The Zebras earned a solid conference win... Read More.

Deputies Respond to Plane Crash in Jefferson County

Friday, September 26 by Luke Matheson

Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded Friday afternoon to a reported plane crash in the 2100 block of Blankenship Road. According to officials, the call came in around 1:28 p.m. on Sept. 26, 2025. Deputies quickly arrived to secure the scene, assist emergency... Read More.

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Saracen Casino Hotel Progress and New Access Route Updates Shared by Carlton Saffa

Friday, September 26 by Alex Bivens

Work continues on the Saracen Casino and Resort hotel and Saracen Chief Market Officer Carlton Saffa talked about that work when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Saffa then gave additional details about having access to Saracen off the Martha Mitchell Expressway.

Collins announces run for Circuit Clerk

Friday, September 26 by Greg

Barbara A. Collins, a lifelong Jefferson County resident and experienced public servant, has announced her candidacy for Jefferson County Circuit Clerk. Collins, previously served as Circuit Clerk by appointment after the retirement of Lafayette Woods Sr. While in office, she successfully led the office through... Read More.

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