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Unlocking Literacy: AR Kids Read Empowers Young Readers

Thursday, January 23 by Deltaplex Staff

This is the second of two stories on AR Kids Read, a program to help elementary school students improve their reading skills. On Wednesday, Kathy French talked about the program, prompting Oldies 1013 Morning Show host Greg Horne to ask if volunteers were actually helping... Read More.

UAPB Partnering with Agricultural Sector of Ghana to Promote Rice Industry

Thursday, January 23 by Deltaplex Staff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is strengthening partnerships with agricultural institutions in the West African country of Ghana, Dr. Pamela Moore, associate dean for global engagement for the UAPB Office of International Programs and Studies, said. UAPB recently signed a memorandum of... Read More.

1 killed 1 injured in Wednesday afternoon accident in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, January 22 by Luke Matheson

On January 22, 2025, at approximately 2:35 P.M., Pine Bluff Police Officers were dispatched to the intersection of West 3rd Avenue and Walnut Street, in reference to a collision.Upon arrival, Officers noticed a white dump truck and a bluish-green colored Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck... Read More.

Arrests forthcoming after 15-year-old Fordyce girl found safe

Wednesday, January 22 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Natalie Alexis Spann, 15, has been found safe. Natalie was reported missing January 22, 2025, after last being seen at her Fordyce home at around noon the same day. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedl released a statement saying arrests are forthcoming:”I am happy to report that... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects Berryman appeal

Wednesday, January 22 by Ray King

A Drew County man convicted of theft of property in 2022 has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that his probation was revoked improperly.Tristan Berryman, 22, pleaded guilty to theft of property in 2022 and was sentenced to five years’ probation. A... Read More.

White Hall teammates share Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the Week

Wednesday, January 22 by Deltaplex Staff

White Hall basketball teammates Kynnedi Barnett and Kennedi Bowman are this weeks Kevin Bonnette State Farm Players of the week. This is first time we have had a voting tie for the award. Congrats to both of them. The White Hall teammates will take the... Read More.

Unlocking Literacy Potential with AR Kids Read on United Way Day

Wednesday, January 22 by Deltaplex Staff

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Jason Duren was joined by Kathy French who is with AR Kids Read. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked French to explain what her organization is bringing to the Deltaplex.“Wait a second. Seventy percent... Read More.

Arkansas Economic Boom in 2024 Sparks Optimism for Future Growth

Wednesday, January 22 by Deltaplex Staff

By almost every way to look at it, 2024 was a very good year for Arkansas' economy.The state's top individual tax rate was lowered to 3.9 percent - the lowest in a century. The corporate tax rate followed suit and fell to 4.3 percent.... Read More.

A $2.5k bond was set for a WH woman being charged with domestic battery

Wednesday, January 22 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Wednesday for a White Hall woman accused of injuring her boyfriend during an altercation Monday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brandi Evans, 22, with second offense... Read More.

A $100k bond was set for a PB man accused of threatening his girlfriend

Wednesday, January 22 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening his girlfriend Monday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Andrew Love, 57, with aggravated assault on a family... Read More.

Never Too Late to Participate in NRCS Programs: 80-year-old Forrest City Farmer Enhances Farm

Wednesday, January 22 by Deltaplex Staff

In the last year, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program and the East Arkansas Enterprise Community (EAEC) helped over 120 historically underserved and limited resource farmers participate in the East Arkansas Delta Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), according to... Read More.

Grant County man sentenced to prison on drug charges

Tuesday, January 21 by Luke Matheson

On Friday, January 17, 2025, a Grant County jury found Michael Jason Harp guilty of Possession of Methamphetamine, a Class C felony, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Class D felony, according to a press release from the Grant County Prosecutor’s office.The State’s case... Read More.

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