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Graham named new Chancellor at UAPB

Friday, March 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas Friday unanimously approved UA System President Jay B. Silveria’s recommendation to name Anthony Graham, Ph.D., as the next chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). The UA Board called a... Read More.

Corvette Brothers Launch Initiative for UAPB Football Jersey Names

Friday, March 21 by Deltaplex Staff

The Corvette Brothers of Pine Bluff is working on a project to have names placed on the back of the football game jerseys at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Wallace Rayford and Travis Harden were guests on Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald... Read More.

Out of state online casinos would be banned under proposed legislation in Arkansas

Friday, March 21 by Ray King

Legislation to outlaw out-of-state casinos from operating online in Arkansas was introduced in the Arkansas legislature Wednesday.The bills in the Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate would require online gaming and sports betting to be operated only by the three casinos in the state,... Read More.

United Ways Fundraising Campaign Update on Oldies 1013 Morning Show

Friday, March 21 by Deltaplex Staff

The United Way is wrapping up its annual fund-raising campaign and appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, Executive Director Jason Duren was asked where the campaign was, fund wise?He went on to say this.Jennnifer Lipp was sitting in for Morning Show host Greg... Read More.

Watson Chapel High School Construction Remains Under Budget, Set to Open Spring 2026

Friday, March 21 by Deltaplex Staff

As construction continues on the new Watson Chapel High School, Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee told Deltaplex Radio that the project is under budget.McGee appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where host Greg Horne asked him if being under budget meant that they were... Read More.

UAPB Small Farm Program Awarded Grant to Train Beginning Farmers

Thursday, March 20 by Deltaplex Staff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Small Farm Program was recently awarded a Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), according to Dr. Henry English, head of the UAPB program. The... Read More.

Most Deltaplex area counties now under a burn ban

Thursday, March 20 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Following Wednesday’s outbreak of wildfires nearly every county in the Deltaplex is now under a burn ban.Counties included are:Arkansas CountyBradley CountyCleveland CountyDallas CountyGrant CountyJefferson CountyLincoln CountyLonoke CountyPulaski CountySaline County.Desha County and Drew County are the only two counties in the Deltaplex area that... Read More.

United Way’s Jason Duren and Area Agency’s Lauren Bland discussed the 27th Annual Reeling for Meals Bass Tournament

Thursday, March 20 by Deltaplex Staff

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Jason Duren was joined by Lauren Bland of the Area Agency on Aging to talk about the 27th Annual Reeling for Meals Bass Tournament that takes place in April. Jennifer Lipp was sitting in for... Read More.

Two $2.5k bonds set for two women being charged with theft of property

Thursday, March 20 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff women previously convicted of theft of property in shoplifting incidents were arrested Tuesday following an alleged theft at Walmart. Christyantana Gates, 27, and Nicole Black, 42, were taken into custody after allegedly concealing unscanned merchandise at the store. During a court... Read More.

Firefighters kept busy with multiple windswept fires

Wednesday, March 19 by Ray King

Multiple fires throughout Southeast Arkansas were reported Wednesday afternoon, despite a burn ban that had been issued earlier in the day.One of the most serious fires was reported on Highway 104 at Interstate 530 and there were reports that people living near Family Church... Read More.

Judge Robinson talks to Deltaplex Radio during fire outbreak

Wednesday, March 19 by Rick Walker

Southeast Arkansas College addresses dangerous fire outbreak off of Hwy 104

Wednesday, March 19 by Deltaplex Staff

SEARK College President Dr. Jackson has sent an email to students and staff explaining that they will be monitoring the situation. Students and staff are encouraged to contact friends and family.This is a developing story and will be updated as soon as more information... Read More.

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