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Congressman Bruce Westerman Tackles Federal Budget and Electric Vehicle Tax Issues

Tuesday, May 6 by Greg

As congress gets down to work on creating and passing what President Donald Trump has called a “big, beautiful bill” dealing with the federal budget, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman is right in the middle of it.Westerman joined the Oldies 1013 Morning Show by... Read More.

SAU to host 18th Annual ACT Virtual Summer Institute for Arkansas Students in 2025

Tuesday, May 6 by Luke Matheson

Southern Arkansas University’s Education Renewal Zone (ERZ) will host its 18th Annual ACT Virtual Summer Institute from June 16 through June 19, 2025. This free event is designed for rising 10th through 12th grade students across Arkansas, offering expert-led test preparation.The virtual program will... Read More.

PB City Council Advances Streetscape Project with New Pedestrian Crossing and Housing Grant

Tuesday, May 6 by Greg

A part of the Streetscape project in downtown Pine Bluff calls for a pedestrian crossing over the Union Pacific tracks in the 400 block of Main Street.On Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council approved two resolutions to make that happen.One of the two agreements... Read More.

Pine Bluff Council Approves $1 Million Jail Payment and Tree Planting Budget

Monday, May 5 by Greg

By Ray KingBy a vote of 5 to 2, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution calling for the city to pay Jefferson County nearly $1million dollars to cover the costs of housing prisoners at the county jail.The resolution brings to... Read More.

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville awarded $1 million grant to expand electronics education

Monday, May 5 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has awarded the University of Arkansas $1 million to expand electronics education through development of credit and non-credit courses related to workforce needs in the semiconductor industry. Alan Mantooth, a Distinguished Professor of electrical engineering,... Read More.

Empowering Rural Arkansas: Insights from AEDCs Becca Caldwell on Community Development Initiatives

Monday, May 5 by Luke Matheson

We've had the opportunity each month in 2025 to speak with officials from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission about a variety of topics related to the agency’s initiatives and the broader economic climate in the Natural State.This month we spoke with Becca Caldwell, director... Read More.

Tendai Musinga Graduates with Two Degrees from Two Universities in Arkansas

Monday, May 5 by Deltaplex Staff

When Tendai Musinga graduates, she will have not only one but two bachelor’s degrees–one from each of Arkansas’s land-grant universities. Musinga will have a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and a bachelor’s degree in poultry... Read More.

2 dead after single vehicle accident in Pine Bluff

Monday, May 5 by Ray King

A single vehicle accident in the early morning hours Sunday resulted in the deaths of two people.Pine Bluff Police Lt. David DeFoor identified the victims as Dennis Mendenhall, 20, and Daniel Thompson, 18, both of Pine Bluff. They were pronounced dead at the scene.The... Read More.

Arkansas Football Legend Harold Horton Remembered for Lasting Impact

Sunday, May 4 by Luke Matheson

Harold Horton, an influential figure in Arkansas football, passed away at 86.Born in DeWitt, Arkansas, Horton played as a defensive back for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks from 1959 to 1961 under coach Frank Broyles. During his tenure, the Razorbacks consistently excelled, sharing or... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Domestic Incident

Saturday, May 3 by Deltaplex Staff

On May 3, 2025, the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance at the Park View apartments, following a call from a family member. The situation escalated when a male occupant, Melvin Sanders, barricaded himself inside apartment 23. S.W.A.T. and negotiators were... Read More.

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Rison Wildcats Secure First District Championship In 21 Years With Win Over McGehee

Friday, May 2 by Deltaplex Staff

Noah Matheson was dominant on the mound, as the hurler rang up 10 strikeouts in Rison Wildcats 4-0 victory over McGehee Owls on Friday. Matheson allowed one hit and zero runs over five innings.The win gives the Wildcats the 1 seed in the 3A... Read More.

Desha County Sheriff’s Office searching for man on Burglary and Firearm Theft charges

Friday, May 2 by Luke Matheson

The Desha County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Breion Martise Edwards, a 20-year-old man wanted on charges of Commercial Burglary and 13 counts of theft of a firearm.Edwards, originally from Springfield, Illinois, has a history of arrests for Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Possession of... Read More.

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