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UAPB Signs MOU with National Black Growers Council, Ducks Unlimited for Lonoke Farm Advancements

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) hosted a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony on April 25 in collaboration with the National Black Growers Council (NBGC) and Ducks Unlimited for the Pearlie S. Reed/Robert L. Cole Small Farm Outreach Wetlands and Water... Read More.

Scales at landfill increases Grant County revenue

Friday, May 2 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Grant County Quorum Court received information on additional revenue the county has received with the addition of scales at the landfill.According to the Sheridan Headlight, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt reported that by charging for weight instead of... Read More.

Woodlawn School District seeking two-mill tax increase

Friday, May 2 by Ray King

The Woodlawn School District is asking voters to approve a two-mill tax increase later this month.According to the Cleveland Count Herald, voters will also decide which of three candidates will win a position on the Woodland School Board.The candidates include current board member Larry... Read More.

Student found with Airsoft Gun at Star City Middle School

Friday, May 2 by Luke Matheson

A student at Star City Middle School brought an airsoft gun to campus Friday morning, prompting swift action by school administrators.According to a press release, the staff and administration promptly addressed the situation after receiving a report about a student possibly possessing a weapon.... Read More.

New Life Church Project Provides New Home for Pine Bluff Teacher

Friday, May 2 by Deltaplex Staff

A teacher in the Pine Bluff School District has a new home thanks to a project of New Life Church. Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree talked explained when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show.Barbaree said with the school year ending and... Read More.

Mayor Vivian Flowers Shares Insights at Pine Bluff Business Expo

Thursday, May 1 by Deltaplex Staff

The annual Chamber of Commerce Business Expo was held Thursday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center and Mayor Vivian Flowers spent some time there.This was her first expo since taking office in January and was asked her thoughts about a lot of things going... Read More.

Pine Bluff Crackdown on Illegal THC-A Sales in Smoke Shops

Thursday, May 1 by Luke Matheson

Detectives from the Pine Bluff Police Department's Vice & Narcotics Division have been investigating smoke shops in the city for selling marijuana products mislabeled as legal hemp, specifically THC-A.Despite shop owners citing compliance with Arkansas law permitting hemp-derived cannabidiol products with no more than... Read More.

Supreme Court upholds Parker conviction and life sentence

Thursday, May 1 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the conviction and life sentence of a Pine Bluff man accused of involvement in two separate shootings that resulted in the death of one person.Following a jury trial in 2024, Keundre Parker, 21, was convicted of one... Read More.

United Way Collaboration Spotlight with Executive Director Jason Duren on Oldies 1013

Thursday, May 1 by Deltaplex Staff

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week, Executive Director Jason Duren talked about working with companies in the area to solicit funds for the United Way. Duren had mentioned that he spent a day at Central Moloney talking to employees, then... Read More.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Addresses Executions, Prison Expansion, and Tax Cuts in Arkansas

Wednesday, April 30 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently discussed several key issues following the legislative session. She emphasized a cautious approach to resuming executions, despite signing a law that allows nitrogen gas as a method.Since the state hasn't conducted executions since 2017 due to a shortage... Read More.

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Desha County Court Sentences: Murder, Fraud, and Theft Cases Resolved

Wednesday, April 30 by Luke Matheson

In Desha County Circuit Court on April 22nd, several individuals accepted negotiated pleas resulting in various sentences:Della Marshall was sentenced to 13 years for Murder 1st Degree, with an additional 9-year enhancement, to be served in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Randall Holland... Read More.

Classic story takes the stage in Sheridan

Wednesday, April 30 by Rick Walker

The beloved story "Little Women" will be staged over the next two weekends at the Grant County TheaterKaren Appleget is directing the production and told Deltaplex News how the theater was bornThe theater gives people a chance to step out of their comfort zone The... Read More.

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