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Arkansas State Police seizes over $6.5 million worth of cocaine during I-40 traffic stop

Tuesday, June 13 by Staff

During a traffic stop Monday, June 12, 2023, on Interstate 40, Arkansas State Police seized approximately 146 pounds of cocaine, according to a press release. The street value of the illegal drugs is estimated to be over $6.5 million. “Anyone thinking about transporting illegal drugs on... Read More.

Watson Chapel School Board hires several teachers at Monday night’s meeting.

Tuesday, June 13 by Staff

The Watson Chapel School Board voted to make several new hires during Monday night’s meeting, however, a full list of hires was not immediately made available following the meeting. Tuesday morning the district provided a list of new hires to Deltaplex News. They are as... Read More.

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Marty Ryall named new director of Arkansas Heritage

Tuesday, June 13 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The legislative affairs director for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is taking over as director of its Heritage Division. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday announced she was naming Marty Ryall to replace outgoing Arkansas Division of... Read More.

Oklahoma man killed in Monday morning accident on I-530

Tuesday, June 13 by Staff

An Oklahoma man was killed in an accident Monday morning on I-530 North. According to a report from the Arkansas State Police, 62-year-old Greg Sadler from Collinsville, Oklahoma was driving a 2006 Mazda northbound on I-530 just north of Pratt Road at 8:49 a.m. Monday... Read More.

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LaDonna Spain discusses her time as Watson Chapel Asst. Superintendent; Looks forward to Superintendent role at Hermitage

Tuesday, June 13 by Staff

LaDonna Spain attended her final school board meeting as Watson Chapel Assistant Superintendent on Monday night. She will now move on to the Hermitage School District where she was named Superintendent in May. Spain spoke with Deltaplex News to discuss what she is looking forward... Read More.

SeArk College to offer a bench jeweler course beginning in the fall 2023 semester

Tuesday, June 13 by Staff

SeArk College has a lot of projects that are ongoing with the addition of their athletic department, but there are some other things the school has to focus on during the summer months other than athletics alone. SeArk College President Dr. Steven Bloomberg joined the... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods discusses tragic death at W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center

Tuesday, June 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the tragic death of detainee Treveon McDaniel, who was found in his single-person cell at the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center last week. Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. joined the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday and he was... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department and Arkansas State Police nab suspected drug dealer

Monday, June 12 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department has arrested a suspect drug dealer that has been under investigation, according to a press release. Over the past year and a half, Pine Bluff Vice & Narcotics detectives and the DEA have been investigating Marvin Ford for selling narcotics... Read More.

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State of Arkansas provides more money for Watson Chapel building project; New Assistant Superintendent hired

Monday, June 12 by Staff

Watson Chapel Superintendent Tom Wilson shared that the State of Arkansas has kicked in more money to go towards the new high school building project, and that money will help the district meet the overall budget to get the school built. Wilson announced that the... Read More.

Sheridan School Board votes in new officers; Hires new staff members in Monday night’s meeting

Monday, June 12 by Staff

The Sheridan School Board voted in new officers at Monday night’s regularly scheduled meeting for the 2023/34 school year. Jeff Lisenbey was elected as board President, replacing long time board President Jody Spann. Jan Caldwell was elected to a new term as board Vice President, a... Read More.

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URA officially expands Go Kart Track amentities

Monday, June 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency held a special called meeting Monday to discuss a few topics on their agenda. Go Forward Pine Bluff (GFPB) CEO Ryan Watley briefly spoke with Deltaplex News after the meeting stating that the commissioners discussed and approved contracts to... Read More.

Boozman discusses several topics including debt ceiling deal; funding for outdoor recreational facilities

Monday, June 12 by Staff

Deltaplex News recently had the chance to speak with U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) on a broad range of topics ranging from news on the latest debt ceiling deal to aerial drones and funding for improvement projects for outdoor recreation facilities managed by the... Read More.

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