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Sam Glover joined the Oldies 1013 Morning Show to discuss the King Cotton Holiday Basketball Tournament

Monday, December 2 by Alex Bivens

Questions about the future of the King Cotton Holiday Basketball Tournament were answered Monday as Tournament Director Sam Glover announced that it will return in December. Glover appeared on the Deltaplex Radio Network with the announcement. Oldies 1013 Morning Show host Greg Horne told Glover that... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff announces teams for King Cotton Holiday Classic

Monday, December 2 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (Nov. 26, 2024) – Go Forward Pine Bluff (GFPB) today unveiled the 14 teams competing in the 2024 King Cotton Holiday Classic, a nationally recognized high school basketball tournament. “With continued support from our local sponsors and our dedicated volunteers, King Cotton... Read More.

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Downtown Pine Bluff buildings closed due to power outage

Monday, December 2 by Luke Matheson

Downtown Pine Bluff was affected by a power outage over the weekend which continues into Monday. Sunday evening Deltaplex News reported that the Jefferson County Courthouse would be closed due to the outage. Monday morning Jason Duren from United Way of Jefferson County informed Deltaplex News... Read More.

2024 King Cotton Holiday Classic schedule & teams to be announced on the Deltaplex Radio Network

Sunday, December 1 by Luke Matheson

The 2024 King Cotton Holiday Classic schedule and teams in this year’s tournament will be announced live on the Deltaplex Radio Network on Monday morning. Sam Glover, Tournament Director of the King Cotton Holiday Classic will join Greg Horne, along with Pine Bluff Zebras head... Read More.

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Little Rock Police Department investigating Black Friday shooting at Park Plaza Mall

Friday, November 29 by Luke Matheson

The Little Rock Police Department is actively investigating a shooting incident that took place at the Park Plaza Mall. According to police reports, the incident occurred at 1:44 p.m., resulting in three individuals sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. In response to this event, Little Rock Mayor Frank... Read More.

One vehicle accident near Prescott results in woman being killed

Friday, November 29 by Ray King

A Jacksonville woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Nevada County Wednesday. According to a preliminary report, Dami Dayz, 49, was southbound on Arkansas Highway 19 near Navada County Road 89 when the 1996 Chevrolet Sportage she was driving left the roadway and struck... Read More.

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UAPB students focus on diabetes awareness during program

Friday, November 29 by Ray King

November continues the fall holiday eating season and serves as Diabetes Awareness Month. To support wellness during this season, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Essence of a Woman student organization hosted an event at the L.A. Davis, Sr. Student Union focused... Read More.

C&L Electric to have planned power outage on Dec. 5

Wednesday, November 27 by Luke Matheson

C&L Electric will take a planned outage on Thursday, December 5th. This outage will be required to allow Entergy to repair a broken crossarm on their transmission line that provides power to their Warren West Substation. Entergy is planning the outage to be from 7:30 AM... Read More.

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Two vehicle accident leaves one dead, one injured

Wednesday, November 27 by Ray King

One man was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident in Ouachita County Monday. According to a preliminary report, James D. Cannedy, 69, of Bearden was a passenger in a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Jimmy L. Williams, 78, also of Bearden that... Read More.

Trey Ashcraft with the Pine Bluff Small Business Association discussed supporting local businesses this Black Friday

Wednesday, November 27 by Alex Bivens

For many years, the day after Thanksgiving was referred to as the busiest shopping day of the year as people start buying for Christmas. Black Friday, as the day is known, is also an important day for small businesses and Trey Ashcraft, who is on... Read More.

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PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discussed the recent school board meeting

Wednesday, November 27 by Alex Bivens

Every school district in Arkansas is required to make a public report each year and the Pine Bluff School District did theirs at the last meeting of the school board last week. Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree explained the report when she appeared... Read More.

Suspect killed in Malvern officer-involved shooting identified

Tuesday, November 26 by Luke Matheson

MALVERN, Ark. — The suspect in a fatal officer-involved shooting on Friday, November 22, 2024, has been identified as Eddie Williams, 42, from Malvern. During the incident, Williams, armed with an AR-style rifle, opened fire on law enforcement. In response, Troopers and officers from the... Read More.

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