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Male body found 18th and Chestnut in Pine Bluff

Thursday, August 3 by Greg

Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelly has confirmed to Deltaplex News that a black male body was located in a partially wooded area near 18th and Chestnut at 11:50am today. Kelly pronounced the unidentified victim deceased. His body will be taken to the state crime... Read More.

ESS representative joins Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about substitute teaching positions

Thursday, August 3 by Alex Bivens

With school's getting back in session, the need for substitute teachers will be high. Many of the districts in the Deltaplex utilize ESS for their subs. Julie Crum with ESS joined Rick Walker to talk about the process of becoming a sub. She talked about... Read More.

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Dr. Cedric Rice, president of the limited authority board, spoke about the proposed miliage

Thursday, August 3 by Alex Bivens

Voters in the Pine Bluff School District will be going to the polls on Tuesday to decide the fate of a millage increase that will allow the district to, among other things, build a new high school campus at the site of the current... Read More.

State revenue reportedly well above forecast predictions

Thursday, August 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas finance officials on Wednesday said the state’s revenue has come in nearly $16 million above forecast at the start of the fiscal year. The Department of Finance and Administration said net available revenue in July totaled $553.3 million, which... Read More.

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Who wants to be a billionaire?

Thursday, August 3 by Alex Bivens

That's the question the Arkansas State Lottery (ASL) is asking Arkansans ahead of tonight's $1.25 billion Mega Millions drawing. Tickets remain on sale for tonight's drawing at any of the more than 2,000 affiliated ASL retailers across the state. Ashley McNatt, Advertising and Marketing Director... Read More.

East End Volunteer Fire Department raising money for baby box

Thursday, August 3 by Ray King

The East End Volunteer Fire Department is currently accepting donations for the construction of a “baby box” at its station at 21900 Baxley Lane. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, East End Fire Chief Darrel Feagan said the fundraising campaign is necessary because the baby... Read More.

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UAPB reports record-breaking contributions received

Thursday, August 3 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has reached a significant milestone in its mission to make college education affordable and accessible to all. Despite the challenging economic conditions, through combined team efforts and the unwavering support of small and... Read More.

Man killed in hit and run accident in Little Rock

Thursday, August 3 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed when he was hit by a vehicle that left the scene Wednesday. According to a preliminary report, Johnny D. Butts, 36, was hit by an unknown color Chevy Silverado that had been eastbound in the 10,000 block of Colonel... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department Hosts 1st Annual National Night Out (NNO)

Thursday, August 3 by Staff

On Tuesday, the Pine Bluff Police Department hosted their National Night Out (NNO) program at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Citizens of all ages were engaged as the night progressed. Community organizations and local government departments set up a booth to provide general information... Read More.

The Children’s Advocacy Center shared about their organization’s participation in the National Night Out

Wednesday, August 2 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week, Alexia Harris and Helen Barajas from the Children’s Advocacy Center joined Jennifer Lipp and Wil Jenkins. Harris said they participated in the National Night Out event sponsored by the Police Department on Tuesday and... Read More.

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White Hall man arrested for alledged domestic battery

Wednesday, August 2 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a White Hall man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery after he was arrested on a new allegation Monday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond for Larry Hankins, 54, after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

Stalemate again at Jefferson County Quorum Court

Tuesday, August 1 by Greg

By Ray King Another month and another stalemate for the Jefferson County Quorum Court as the scheduled committee meetings broke down and never recovered. An agenda consisting of five items, prepared by the County Judge’s Office immediately drew the ire of Justice of the Peace Lloyd... Read More.

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