Local News – Page 529 – Deltaplex News

Officers elected at first Pine Bluff School Board meeting in four years

Thursday, January 26 by Staff

Officers were selected from the limited authority board Thursday night in the Pine Bluff School District's first school board meeting in four years at the Jordan-Chanay Administration Building. Dr. Sedrick Rice was elected as President of the Board, Ricky Whitmore, Jr. was elected as Vice... Read More.

Delta Rivers Nature Center to host project for families this weekend

Thursday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

This Saturday, you and your family can take part in an amazing project at the Delta Rivers Nature Center. Jason Hooks joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about building an eagles nest He went on to talk about the size and scope of the... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Washington talks about hosting state basketball tournament

Thursday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

Earlier this month, the Arkansas Activities Association announced that Pine Bluff has been awarded the Class 5-A State Basketball Tournament this year. On Wednesday, oldies 1013 morning show host Greg Horne said the move shows that the image of “Crime Bluff” is changing and people... Read More.

URA talks housing updates and approves MOA with UAPB

Thursday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency held its first monthly meeting of the year Tuesday discussing budget updates, housing, and an agreement with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Present at the meeting included the Agency Chair Jimmy Dill, Executive Director Chandra... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Planning underway for Chick-fil-A in Pine Bluff

Thursday, January 26 by Staff

Planning is underway for a Chick-fil-A in Pine Bluff, sources have confirmed to Deltaplex News. The location is expected to be at the south intersection of US Highway 63 and I-530 between the southbound entrance ramp for I-530 and the Southern Edge truck stop. Sources tell... Read More.

Accident in Little Rock kills 1, injuries 2

Thursday, January 26 by Ray King

One person was killed and two injured in a three-vehicle accident in Little Rock Wednesday. According to a preliminary report, Randy Castleberry, 51, of Little Rock died when a vehicle that was hit by another vehicle rolled over and landed upside down, hitting Castleberry who... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Richardson discusses homicides and rewards

Thursday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

The number of homicides reported in Pine Bluff last year was down compared to the number in 2021 and on Thursday, Police Chie Denise Richardson was asked about that when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Morning show host Greg Horne said it... Read More.

Arkansas school mourns 5 killed in Wyoming interstate crash

Thursday, January 26 by Staff

SINCLAIR, Wyoming (AP) — Five young women killed in a head-on crash on a Wyoming highway were Arkansas high school students and graduates, school officials said Wednesday. The five were headed home from visiting Jackson Hole Bible College in northwestern Wyoming when they crashed Sunday... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Alzheimers and Dementia Advocacy Day on the horizon

Thursday, January 26 by Staff

With promising new drugs to fight Alzheimers and Dementia on the horizon, this year's Advocacy Day in Little Rock takes on added significants. David Cook, the Senior Public Policy Manager for the state chapter joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about the event. Past... Read More.

UAPB gets grant for food literacy program

Wednesday, January 25 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — The University of Arkansas Pine Bluff (UAPB) was awarded a $750K grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop culturally appropriate food literacy programming for the Arkansas Delta Region. UAPB is one of 16 multidisciplinary teams selected for the... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

CASA recieves grant for study on human trafficking

Wednesday, January 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday is United Way day on Oldies 1013 and this week, Leslie Dorn, the Executive Director of the United Way of Southeast Arkansas was joined by Tamika Nixon from the CASA Women’s Shelter, which received a grant for Nixon to study human trafficking. Nixon said... Read More.

Mayor talks decrease in homicide rate in 2022; Hopes for fewer in 2023

Wednesday, January 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

The number of homicides in Pine Bluff in 2022 dropped from the number reported in previous years and on Wednesday, Mayor Shirley Washington appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show where she was asked about the police department, particularly about her decision to appoint... Read More.

Current Weather