Local News – Page 231 – Deltaplex News

ASP confiscated over 15,000 lbs of illegal marijuana and $3.3 million in cash in 2024

Monday, February 17 by Luke Matheson

Once again, Arkansas State Police (ASP) saw a significant increase in illegal drug seizures during traffic stops compared to the previous year, due in large part to ASP’s Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP), which specializes in drug interdiction. Illegal marijuana seizures increased by approximately 50%, with... Read More.

Governor declares state of emergency due to pending winter storm

Monday, February 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency in Arkansas in anticipation of severe winter weather expected to hit the state on Tuesday. Sanders said the declaration is necessary to address the challenges posed by the impending storm. "Adverse circumstances may come to... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Grant county man sentenced to prison for 2 counts of manslaughter

Monday, February 17 by Luke Matheson

Teresa Howell, Prosecuting Attorney for the Seventh Judicial District, announced on February 13, 2025, a Grant County jury convicted 34-year-old Blake Allen Wimberly of two (2) counts of Manslaughter, each a Class C felony punishable up to a maximum of 10 years in the... Read More.

Police Chief Discussed Low Crime Rates and Challenges on Oldies 1013 Morning Show

Monday, February 17 by Greg

Reported crime in White Hall has been at a low rate for a number of years and appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show last week, Police Chief Mickey Buffkin talked about some of the reasons why. Buffkin appeared on the show Thursday, a rainy... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

1 killed, 1 injured in Jefferson County head on collision

Sunday, February 16 by Luke Matheson

One person was killed and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday night in rural Jefferson County according to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police. According to the report a Nissan was driving south in the northbound lane of US Highway... Read More.

20-year-old “Clean Team” participant arrested for bringing contraband into jail

Sunday, February 16 by Luke Matheson

On February 16, 2025, at approximately 7:30 am a supervisor from the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBDC) found contraband in the form of tobacco and suspected marijuana on an individual who had entered the facility as part of the detention centers "Clean team"... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Sheridan City Council adopts Fair Housing Resolution

Friday, February 14 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Sheridan City Council adopted legislation affirming that the city will adhere to laws prohibiting discriminatory practices in housing and property ownership based on race, color, creed or national origin. The Fair Housing Resolution was presented by City Attorney Ed... Read More.

Monticello Man Faces Charges for Allegedly Stealing Bank Deposits from Pizza Hut in White Hall

Friday, February 14 by Greg

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Friday for a Monticello man accused of stealing bank deposits from a business in White Hall. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Donald Reed, 40, with theft... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Pine Bluff Man Faces Charges for Threatening Family with Gun

Friday, February 14 by Greg

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun at relatives and threatening to shoot them. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Elvin Mustiful, 71,... Read More.

White Hall Chief Buffkin discusses money raised for charity

Friday, February 14 by Greg

The White Hall Police Departments’ annual Policeman’s Charity Ball was last weekend and on Thursday, White Hall Police Chief Mickey Buffkin joined the Oldies 1013 Morning Show to talk about the event. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked Buffkin how much money was raised and... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Former Pine Bluff/White Hall head coach Bobby Bolding named head coach at Parkview

Thursday, February 13 by Luke Matheson

Following the departure of Brad Bolding as head football coach the Parkview Patriots have named Bobby Bolding as their next head football coach. The announcement was made official Thursday evening in a press release from Athletic Director Timothy Turner. “We are thrilled to announce Coach... Read More.

Former Arkansas Governor dies

Thursday, February 13 by Rick Walker

Former Arkansas Governor Jim Guy Tucker has died. He was 81. Tucker became Governor in 1992 when Bill Clinton resigned to become President. He was then elected in 1994. He would only serve two years of his term when he was convicted of missapply funds... Read More.

Current Weather