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Unpredictable Spring Weather Challenges Schools in Southeast Arkansas

Wednesday, April 9 by Alex Bivens

There was all kinds of weather in Southeast Arkansas last week from sunshine early in the week to thunderstorms, torrential rain and the threat of tornados at the end of the week. Gary Williams, the Superintendent of the White Hall School District, was asked about... Read More.

Boozman applauds Huckabee conformation as Ambassador to Israel

Wednesday, April 9 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the Senate confirmed former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel: “I’m pleased the Senate has confirmed a dear friend and gifted leader, former Governor Mike Huckabee, to be our next ambassador... Read More.

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Bobby Swofford discusses HB1633’s changes to Arkansas transfer rules

Wednesday, April 9 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed HB1633 into law. Transfer rules for student-athletes has now changed effective immediately with the signage of the law. ORIGINAL STORY: The Arkansas Legislature has sent House Bill 1633 to the desk of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders that will... Read More.

A PB man being charged with domestic battery was given a $2.5k bond

Wednesday, April 9 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery was arrested Monday after he was involved in an altercation that a 911 operator heard after the victim called for help. James Phillips, 26, was taken into custody after police responded to an... Read More.

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A $2.5k bond was set for a man being charged with domestic battery

Wednesday, April 9 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man who previously pleaded guilty to domestic battery after he was arrested for the same offense Sunday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

Last minute filers should be aware of tax scams

Wednesday, April 9 by Rick Walker

As the deadline to file approaches, scammers are stepping up their game, and there are some things to look out for. Cara Carlin from the Better Business Bureau in Arkansas says that scams are getting more and more prevalent One particular scam comes in an... Read More.

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Tiger Woods’ longtime caddy joins Sunrise Deltaplex

Wednesday, April 9 by Rick Walker

It's Masters Week and one guy who knows the course at Augusta just about better than anyone is Steve Williams. Williams was the caddy for 13 of Tiger Woods' 15 major victories. Now he is telling his story, both good and bad of his... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office warns citizens of scam calls and emails

Tuesday, April 8 by Luke Matheson

Another round of scam calls and scam emails are circulating around Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office would like make citizens aware of the scams. Major John Bean spoke with Deltaplex News about the scams. Bean said the Sheriff’s Office will never call citizens... Read More.

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Lawsuit alleges County Assessor violates nepotism ordinance, seeks her removal from office

Tuesday, April 8 by Ray King

A lawsuit has been filed against Jefferson County Assessor Gloria Tillman and the Assessor’s Office alleging that she illegally employed her daughter in violation of the Jefferson County Nepotism Ordinance. The lawsuit also alleged that Tillman paid former Assessor Yvonne Humphrey, who retired at the... Read More.

Loose barge impacts David D. Terry Lock and Dam near Little Rock

Tuesday, April 8 by Luke Matheson

The Little Rock District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently identified a loose barge lodged against the David D. Terry Lock and Dam near Little Rock, Arkansas. This discovery was made during a routine inspection. Despite the barge's impact, the dam is functioning... Read More.

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UAMS colleges ranked among top academic programs in the U.S.

Tuesday, April 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Public Health rank among the top academic programs in U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of Best Graduate Schools for 2025. In the rankings released today,... Read More.

PBPD asking for assistance identifying two people

Tuesday, April 8 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Division is asking for assistance identifying the people in this picture. They are wanted for Aggravated Assault in connection with an incident on April 7, 2025. Anyone with information regarding the identity of these individuals is asked to call... Read More.

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