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Appeals Court tosses part of redistricting lawsuit

Tuesday, October 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A three-judge panel on Monday dismissed part of a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ new U.S. House map, which split the Little Rock area among three congressional districts. The federal panel tossed some of the constitutional claims in the lawsuit challenging the... Read More.

Forestry Commission Spokesperson provides update on Monday’s wildfires

Tuesday, October 25 by Staff

UPDATE 12:55 PM: Arkansas Forestry Commission Spokesperson Amy Lyman tells Deltaplex News that the wildfire near Ramick Road was contained at approximately 2:30 a.m., and burned approximately 175 acres. No homes or other structures were damaged by the fire. ORIGINAL STORY: The Highway 15 South Fire Department... Read More.

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Watson Chapel Fire Department fighting wildfire

Monday, October 24 by Staff

The Watson Chapel Fire Department is fighting a wildfire in the area of South Ramick Road. Social media rumors are circulating stating an evacuation order is in place. The Watson Chapel Fire Department has dispelled the rumor on their Facebook page: ”As of right now... Read More.

Fire fighters battling Jefferson County forest fire

Monday, October 24 by Staff

UPDATE 8:50 PM: Arkansas Forestry Commission personnel have informed Deltaplex News that approximately 500 acres have been burned by this fire. No homes or other structures have been lost in the fire. Kilcrease Road continues to be the only road that has been evacuated and... Read More.

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Pine Bluff School District provides info on upcoming millage vote

Monday, October 24 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff School District would like to share the following information about the millage vote that appears on the November 8, 2022 election ballot. Annually stakeholders are asked to vote on their local district’s millage. Most times it may go unnoticed because typically there... Read More.

State Legislators come out against Issue 4

Monday, October 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Monday, October 24th, a coalition of 64 legislators from the Arkansas House of Representatives issued a statement opposing Issue 4, the amendment to legalize marijuana in Arkansas. In the statement, lawmakers said, “As your elected representatives, we want voters to... Read More.

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$75,000 bond set for man accused of beating ex-wife with shovel

Monday, October 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Jefferson County woman was hospitalized, and her former husband was arrested Saturday after he allegedly beat the woman with his fists and a shovel, and damaged her residence. David McCool, 61, had left the woman’s residence before sheriff’s deputies arrived but was... Read More.

Cash-only bond set for man accused of assualting woman

Monday, October 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 cash-only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of entering a house Friday and attempting to assault a female. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Johnnie Holder,... Read More.

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Pedestrian killed in overnight accident

Monday, October 24 by Staff

Monday morning at about 12:30 a.m. the Pine Bluff Police Department were dispatched to a pedestrian vs. vehicle collision in the area of the 4100 block of South Camden Rd. (Hwy 79 South). When the officers arrived they located 33-year-old Travis Burrows unresponsive in the... Read More.

Sanders defends avoidance of media during debate

Sunday, October 23 by Ray King

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders defended her avoidance of local media in her bid for Arkansas governor on Friday as she appeared in her only debate ahead of next month’s election. Sanders, the Republican nominee who is heavily favored in the... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police working fatal accident in White Hall

Sunday, October 23 by Staff

Arkansas State Police is investigating a fatal vehicle accident that took place at I-530 and Holland Avenue Sunday morning. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley has confirmed to Deltaplex News that three people have died as result of the accident. One additional person in the vehicle has... Read More.

Week 8 Deltaplex area high school football scores

Friday, October 21 by Staff

Below are the Week 8 scores from Deltaplex area teams CLASS 6A Marion 43, Sheridan 7 CLASS 5A Joe T. Robinson 29, Mills 28 Maumelle 39, Watson Chapel 38 Morrilton 28, Pine Bluff 13 Vilonia 37, White Hall 17 CLASS 4A Stuttgart 38, Heber Springs 6 McGehee 41, Dumas 6 Star City 36, Hamburg 0 Crossett 21, Helena... Read More.

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