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Pine Bluff High School Stadium Project Moves Forward with New Plans

As construction continues on the new Pine Bluff High School, one area that is not seeing any work is the football stadium, but School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree said that the stadium has not been forgotten. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, she said... Read More.

Arkansas A.G. offers tips on how to avoid scammers/price gouging after severe weather

Friday, April 4 by Luke Matheson

Act 376 of 1997 prohibitions on price gouging are now in effect following Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s declaration of a state of emergency on April 2 in Executive Order 25-07.“I continue to pray for those impacted by the April 2 storms, which caused significant... Read More.

Thunderstorm causes damage in Cleveland County

Thursday, April 3 by Luke Matheson

A severe thunderstorm caused storm damage across several areas of Cleveland County Thursday afternoon.The storm caused damage in Rison, to include a roof that was blown partially off of a building on Main Street.Additionally, several areas of the county had numerous trees blown over... Read More.

Jacksonville man arrested for Negligent Homicide following Jefferson County Deputy death in 2023

Thursday, April 3 by Luke Matheson

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Arkansas State Police arrested Princeton Lemar Settles, 37, of Jacksonville, in connection with the off-duty death of Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Tomlinson. Tomlinson, 31, from Little Rock, died on August 5, 2023, in a motorcycle wreck in Jacksonville. Settles was... Read More.

Huckabee Sanders declares State of Emergency following Wednesday night storms; Activates National Guard

Thursday, April 3 by Luke Matheson

Severe thunderstorms swept through Arkansas Wednesday night, bringing tornadoes, hail, and strong winds, bringing damage across the state that has forced Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to declare a state of emergency.She has allocated $250,000 from the Disaster Response and Recovery Fund to manage the... Read More.

Search warrant leads to arrest of Monticello man after drugs are found

Thursday, April 3 by Luke Matheson

On Friday March 21, 2025, agents of the Tenth District Drug Task Force and Monticello Police Department executed a search warrant in Monticello where agents located over 130 grams of suspected methamphetamine, unused empty baggies, digital scales, paraphernalia, and 4 firearms.Monticello resident Michael Deal... Read More.

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Get ready to taste all the area has to offer

Thursday, April 3 by Rick Walker

May 11th through the 17th is National Hospital Week, and Jefferson Regional has many activities planned.One of the more popular festivities is their annual Food Truck Friday, which will fill up the main parking lot from 10-2 on May 16th. JRMC is currently looking... Read More.

Mayor Vivian Flowers Highlights City’s Historic Firsts in State of the City Address

Thursday, April 3 by Deltaplex Staff

In her first State of the City address, Mayor Vivian Flowers gave residents a history lesson as she talked about some of the things the city was first in.She went on continuing to discuss education, then mentioned transportation.Flowers then paused and continued.

Sheridan Mayor staying vigilant during stormy week

Thursday, April 3 by Rick Walker

As round after round of storms move into the area, Sheridan Mayor Cain Nattin knows what the citizens of his city needsWith several inches of rain possible, drainage is a real concernThe relationship between Sheridan and Grant County is also pivotal

Arkansas State Police to launch high visibility enforcement to stop distracted driving

Thursday, April 3 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office (AHSO) is launching a state high-visibility enforcement effort, April 7-14, 2025, to deter distracted driving. Law enforcement officers statewide will work together to enforce texting and distracted-driving laws and remind drivers: Put the Phone Away... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District’s Cost-Saving Strategy and Teacher Recruitment Efforts

Thursday, April 3 by Deltaplex Staff

Earlier this week, Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree talked about how the district has been able to save money by “right sizing” the district.Barbaree appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and host Greg Horne continued that discussion, asking if that was... Read More.

Landowners: UAPB Can Help Preserve Your Family Land for Future Generations

Thursday, April 3 by Deltaplex Staff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program’s Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Program – also known as the “Keeping it in the Family Program (KIITF) – is seeking new participants, according to Kandi Williams, the program’s outreach coordinator. The initiative... Read More.

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