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Doctor sentenced to prison in scheme to defraud military health insurer

Friday, April 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—An Arkansas doctor at the heart of a $12 million scheme to defraud TRICARE will spend the next 102 months in federal prison. Earlier Thursday, United States District Judge Kristine G. Baker sentenced Joe David May, a.k.a. Jay May, 42, of Alexander, to... Read More.

SeArk College names Belinda Hendrix as inaugural softball coach

Friday, April 14 by Staff

Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) is pleased to announce the hiring of Belinda Hendrix as the first-ever Women's Softball Head Coach. Hendrix is a highly successful coach with a proven track record of developing student-athletes both on and off the field. She is a strong... Read More.

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Sheriff’s deputy files lawsuit against Judge Robinson

Friday, April 14 by Ray King

By Ray King A current Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy has filed a lawsuit against Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and three unnamed individuals, alleging he was slandered by statements Robinson made to a Little Rock television station last year. The lawsuit was filed by Courtney Kelly... Read More.

Former PBPD Officer Richard Wegner settling into new role as SeArk College Police Chief

Friday, April 14 by Staff

SeArk College has announced several new additions in recent months. One of those new additions has been transforming the Department of Public Services from a security role to a full time police department on campus. One big step made to help make that adjustment was... Read More.

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Accident at Hensley results in death of unknown man

Friday, April 14 by Ray King

A one-vehicle accident on Arkansas Highway 365 Thursday afternoon resulted in the death of an unknown man. According to a preliminary report, the man, who has not been identified, was northbound near Perry Byrd Road at Hensley when the 1997 Chevrolet pickup he was driving... Read More.

Drew County Sheriff’s Office investigating threat against school

Friday, April 14 by Staff

The Drew County Sheriff’s Office has announced they are investigating a threat against a Drew County school, and will have officers present on campus as the investigation takes place. The release does not name the school that received the threat. A press release from Sheriff Tim... Read More.

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Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree’s Positive Vision for Pine Bluff Students

Friday, April 14 by Staff

Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree spent this week visiting three local schools discussing the district’s future with stakeholders – parents, educators and even students. On Tuesday, Barbaree met with the Pine Bluff High School PTO. She appeared Wednesday at Robert F. Morehead Middle School. She wrapped... Read More.

Rising costs of school construction; LEARNS Act major topics of discussion at WCSB meeting

Thursday, April 13 by Staff

The Watson Chapel School District held their April meeting Thursday night after postponing from Monday night where several items were discussed to include the continual rising cost of construction for a new high school. Superintendent Tom Wilson spoke with Deltaplex News following the meeting to... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police searching for 18-year-old wanted for allegedly committing a terroristic act & aggravated assault

Thursday, April 13 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective office is asking for assistance locating Archillias Glover. Glover is 18 years old. He is around 6' 1" tall and weighs about 170 lbs. He is wanted for allegedly committing a Terroristic Act and for Aggravated Assault. Anyone with information on... Read More.

SeArk College holds groundbreaking for new student housing construction

Thursday, April 13 by Staff

SeArk College broke ground Thursday at the location of the former Davis East Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in preparation for the construction of new student housing once the current building is torn down. SeArk College President Dr. Steven Bloomberg spoke with Deltaplex News about... Read More.

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Watley talks about the ‘citizens plan’ for GFPB

Thursday, April 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley on Thursday said while he and others administer the day-to-day activities, it is a “citizens plan.” Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Watley said this. Morning show host Greg Horne asked Watley about the Public Private partnership aspect... Read More.

Woods talks about recent legislation to build additional prison space

Thursday, April 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Earlier this week, Governor Sarah Sanders signed legislation that, among other things, sets aside money to build additional prison space. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. was asked about the legislation. The legislation also requires that people convicted of certain... Read More.

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