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Vivian Flowers current State Representative, explains why she’s giving up her “safe seat” to run for PB Mayor

Thursday, February 15 by Alex Bivens

Current State Representative Vivian Flowers, who has served nearly 10 years in the Arkansas General Assembly is one of six candidates who have filed for Mayor of Pine Bluff in the March 5 Democratic primary. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Wednesday, host Greg... Read More.

PBSD Jennifer Barbaree explains the switch to a year-round calendar

Thursday, February 15 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff School District will switch to a year-round calendar beginning later this year. School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree talked about that when she appeared on Oldies 1013. Barbaree was interviewed by Rick Walker who asked her how the change will affect athletics, particularly since... Read More.

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Student from Bangladesh Fulfilling Career, Research Goals in UAPB Agricultural Regulations Program

Thursday, February 15 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — As she begins her final semester of graduate studies in agricultural regulations, Tasbida Sultana has been reflecting on the path that led her to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in the first place. It all started in 2016... Read More.

Former JP Jimmy Fisher is looking to return to Quorum Court in District 5

Thursday, February 15 by Alex Bivens

Former Justice of the Peace Jimmy Fisher is looking to return to the Jefferson County Quorum Court as he is challenging current District 5 JP Lloyd Franklin Jr., in the March 5 Democratic primary. Fisher served three terms as the representative for District 5 before... Read More.

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District 6 candidate Randy Green discusses his views

Thursday, February 15 by Alex Bivens

For more than a year, a eight members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court have held what County Judge Gerald Robinson called illegal meetings to discuss and vote on their own agenda which frequently did not align with the agenda that came out of... Read More.

Shapiro resigns as White Hall Police Chief

Wednesday, February 14 by Greg

Greg Shapiro resigned Wednesday morning his duties as Police Chief on White Hall, Mayor Noel Foster has confirmed to DeltaplexNews. Shapiro had lead the department since April of 2019. Prior to leading the White Hall Police Shapiro was a former captain of the Pine... Read More.

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SEC moving toward change to a 9 game conference schedule

Wednesday, February 14 by Rick Walker

Reports from the media and AD's say the SEC is quickly progressing towards moving to a 9 game conference schedule. All indications is the change could go into effect for the 2026 season. Currently, all teams in the conference play 8 league games and... Read More.

ASP: 6-year-old Little Rock girl reported missing & endangered

Wednesday, February 14 by Luke Matheson

Name: Yhaneysi Darely Juan Tzunux Age: 6 Missing from: Little Rock/Pulaski County Description: White/Hispanic Female / 3’4” / 39 lbs. Hair: Black Ponytail / Eyes: Brown Clothing: Pink shirt, green pants, green jacket, blue shoes with white flowers. May have changed into khaki uniform pants. On February 14, 2024, Yhaneysi's father reported his daughter missing. He last... Read More.

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Sheridan High School Principal tenders resignation

Wednesday, February 14 by Luke Matheson

Deltaplex News has learned that Sheridan High School Principal Dr. Blaine Alexander has tendered his resignation. His resignation will be effective at the end of February, according to multiple sources. There is no information available as to why Alexander resigned so suddenly, but Deltaplex News is... Read More.

Retired Colonel Kenneth Cole head of the District 12 DAV talks about an event taking place Thursday

Wednesday, February 14 by Alex Bivens

Retired Colonel Kenneth Cole who heads up District 12 of the Disabled American Veteran’s organization in Pine Bluff was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Wednesday and talked about an event taking place at the Veteran’s Service Center at 2nd and Pine Street... Read More.

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Must be something in the water

Wednesday, February 14 by Rick Walker

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is reporting that big bass, some bigger than two feet in length have been caught in DeGray Lake. Last month, a bass 26 inches long with a 15 inch wide mouth was caught. Last weekend, an angler from... Read More.

USDA releases emergency recall

Wednesday, February 14 by Rick Walker

An undetermined amount of ready-to-eat meat charcuterie products are being recalled by the USDA. The company, Fratelli Baretta, USA, Inc. is recalling some of their RTE charcuterie products over a fear of under process pork cold cuts. The USDA said it could have been... Read More.

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