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Wildfire shuts down I530 near Highway 104

Wednesday, March 19 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: 5:38 PM Firefighters continue to battle the fire on I-530. Traffic is currently backup up to Princeton Pike. County firefighters are asking for help from the Forestry firefighters to stop the spread. In Little Rock it is also a dire situation as a... Read More.

Watson Chapel Celebrates New High School with Topping Off Ceremony

Wednesday, March 19 by Deltaplex Staff

On Tuesday, the Watson Chapel School District conducted a “topping off” ceremony at the site of the new high school which is under construction. Among those speaking at the ceremony were State Representative Mike Holcomb, who is a former County Judge and worked for the... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a PB man being charged with felon in possession of a firearm

Wednesday, March 19 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man currently on probation who was arrested Monday after a gun was found in his bedroom. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

White Hall High School Teacher and Student Honored at Chamber Banquet

Wednesday, March 19 by Deltaplex Staff

A teacher and a student at White Hall High School were recognized recently at the annual White Hall Chamber of Commerce banquet, and the teacher also received state-wide recognition. School District Superintendent Gary Williams talked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning... Read More.

Local multi-business owner Lelan Stice discussed the need for revitalizing Dollarway Road

Wednesday, March 19 by Deltaplex Staff

At one time, Dollarway Road was bustling with a number of successful businesses, a high school, and a high traffic volume. The high traffic volume still exists but the high school is closed and many of those businesses, including restaurants and a bank branch have... Read More.

Watson Chapel School District Celebrates New High School Milestone

Tuesday, March 18 by Deltaplex Staff

The Watson Chapel School District celebrated a milestone Tuesday with a topping out ceremony for the construction of the new high school. Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee served as master of ceremonies and opened with these words.After introducing guests including Mayor Vivian Flowers, State Representatives Mike... Read More.

Congressional Art Competition 2025 Now Open for Arkansas High School Students

Tuesday, March 18 by Greg

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announces the annual Congressional Art Competition for 2025 is now open to receive entries from high school students across the Fourth District of Arkansas.Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House... Read More.

Spring Break Fun at Jefferson County Boys and Girls Club

Tuesday, March 18 by Deltaplex Staff

With schools in Jefferson County out next week for spring break, the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County will be open with special programming. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, Tavante Calhoun, who is Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club, was... Read More.

Pine Bluff Schools See Decrease in Fights Thanks to Security Director

Tuesday, March 18 by Deltaplex Staff

While they still happen, fights at Pine Bluff High School or Junior High are not occurring as frequently as they previously did and some of the credit for that goes to Foster Baker, the district’s Director of Security. Baker and District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree recently... Read More.

Grant County jury finds 32-year-old Billy Bagwell guilty of rape

Tuesday, March 18 by Luke Matheson

32-year-old Billy Bagwell was found guilty of Rape on March, 13 by a Grant County Jury, and sentenced to 20 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections.More information is provided in the press release from the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office:On Thursday, March 13, 2025,... Read More.

White Hall School Districts success in attracting and retaining certified teachers

Tuesday, March 18 by Deltaplex Staff

Unlike some other school districts the White Hall School District has been successful in recruiting and retaining certified teachers and appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show recently, District Superintendent Gary Williams talked about that with host Greg Horne.Horne brought up Williams’ statement about... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a man arrested on drug and weapons charges

Tuesday, March 18 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man arrested on drug and weapons allegations. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Steffon Lindsey, 23, with possession of A controlled substance... Read More.

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