UAPB on lockdown from bomb threat
Monday morning UAPB received a bomb threat that university officials tell Deltaplexnews they are taking seriously and that campus is closed and on lockdown. Law enforcement officials are sweeping the campus.
Local News
A $100k bond was set for a PB man accused of shooting a woman during an attempted robbery
By Ray King
A $100,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting a woman in the foot during an attempted robbery.
Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jaylen Liddell, 22,... Read More.
4th Victim dies from Friday mass shooting in Fordyce
A fourth victim injured in Friday’s Fordyce grocery store shooting passed way Saturday evening.
A total of 14 people were injured from gunfire Friday, June 21, 2024, including 11 civilians, two law enforcement officers and the suspect.
Those killed in the shooting were all civilians. They... Read More.
PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discussed the demolition work at PBHS
Demolition work has begun on the old Pine Bluff High School campus as one of the four buildings are being taken down to prepare for construction of the brand-new school building.
Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree was a guest on the Oldies 1013... Read More.
Three killed, eleven others shot in shooting at Fordyce Mad Butcher
Update from State Police Press conference late afternoon:
Sate Police said during a Friday afternoon news conference, that eleven civilians were shot, three of whom were killed, in the shooting spree. They also noted that two officers were injured during the incident and the suspect... Read More.
A $10k bond was set for a PB man accused of trying to run a person over
By Ray King
A $10,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of entering a restricted area at Planters Oil Mill and trying to hit an employe with a vehicle.
Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.
Pine Bluff man accuses ghost of starting fire
By Ray King
A $10,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of being involved in starting a fire at a house on West 30th.
Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Lance... Read More.
Two Pine Bluff people arrested being charged with aggravated assault
By Ray King
Two people who were arrested Wednesday following a reported armed disturbance that occurred June 1 made their first court appearance Friday.
Jeffery Ventress, 39, and Laquita McDowell, 27, were taken into custody following an investigation by police.
During the court appearance, Deputy Prosecutor Brittaney... Read More.
UAPB Students Behind the Scenes at 2024 Bentonville Film Fest
For the second consecutive year, four students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) were selected to apprentice at the 2024 Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) as part of the BET- Paramount Content for Change initiative. Wendy Guerrero,... Read More.
Governor Sanders discusses with Deltaplex tax cuts she signed into law yesterday
Deltaplex had the opportunity to speak with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Thursday morning to discuss the tax cuts and other measures she signed into law on Wednesday following a special session of the Arkansas General Assembly.
Governor Sanders shared some details on the tax cuts... Read More.
Man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sexually abusing minor female
FAYETTEVILLE – A Green Forest man was sentenced today to 360 months imprisonment without the possibility of parole on two (2) Counts of Sexually Exploiting a Minor via the Production of Child Pornography. The Honorable Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearings, which was... Read More.
A $15k bond was set for a Jefferson County man being charged with possession of a controlled substance and tamperig with evidence
By Ray King
A $15,000 bond was set Thursday for a Jefferson County man currently on parole on drug related charges.
Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jeffery Hooks with possession of a controlled substance,... Read More.
