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Arkansas lawmakers urge schools to use funds for bonuses

Friday, July 22 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday took back the authority they gave for the state to distribute about $460 million in remaining federal COVID-19 relief funds to school districts, saying they want schools to use the money for teacher and staff... Read More.

GFPB to host third Neighborhood Enhancement Strategy Meeting

Friday, July 22 by Staff

Go Forward Pine Bluff will host their third Neighborhood Enhancement Strategy Act meeting at the Family Church - Pine Bluff campus on Tuesday, July 26 at 5:30. The Act promotes homeownership in distressed areas by profiling the neighborhood conditions and offering incentives for homebuyers. The... Read More.

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UAPB to host webinar for Forest Landowners Aug. 1

Friday, July 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program will host a virtual meeting for forest landowners on Monday, August 1, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The event, titled “Promoting Healthy, Productive Forests,” is part of a series of peer-to-peer webinars... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for Warren man accused of stealing trailer

Friday, July 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to Drew County, Arkansas Sheriff Mark Gober on Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 deputy Anthony Atkins took a report of a stolen utility trailer from a cotton gin in Winchester, Arkansas. On Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 the Drew County Arkansas Sheriff's Office received a call... Read More.

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Dangerous heat wave continues across the state

Friday, July 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Heat and Your Body When the summer months arrive in Arkansas, the heat can sometimes become unbearable. Factoring in high humidity, it feels warmer than it actually is. More specifically, the body is not able to cool as effectively through sweating. On a dry day,... Read More.

Missing Pine Bluff teen located

Thursday, July 21 by Staff

UPDATE: 8:05 P.M. According to family members Smith has been located. ORIGINAL STORY: The Pine Bluff Police Department has confirmed to Deltaplex News that they are searching for missing 16-year-old Bre’Najiah Smith, who was last seen on July 1. Smith is 5-foot-5, and 132 pounds. Anyone with any information... Read More.

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Coach Zack Pullman discusses White Hall Little League State Championship

Thursday, July 21 by Staff

The White Hall 11-12 year-old Little League All Stars captured the State Championship on Monday in Little Rock. The team's coach Zack Pullman was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex and talked about the team's win and where they go from here. The team will now move... Read More.

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest discusses tight budget and worker shortages

Thursday, July 21 by Staff

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest was recently re-elected for a second four year term. He joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about things in his county. Earnest talked about what it was like growing up in Star City He talked about why he... Read More.

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Alexander talks new police chief and crime in Pine Bluff

Thursday, July 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

With new police Chief Denise Richardson being sworn-in Wednesday, the subject of money for the department came up when Council member Joni Alexander appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Alexander was robbed at gunpoint three weeks ago and morning show host Greg Horne said... Read More.

Sheriff Woods talks Tri-County Drug Task Force

Thursday, July 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., on Thursday said he has been contacted by new Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson about Pine Bluff officers rejoining the Tri-County Drug Task Force. Woods was a guest on the Oldies 10013 morning show which was broadcasting live... Read More.

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SEARK hosting fall registration event featuring scholarships and more

Thursday, July 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Southeast Arkansas College is hosting a fall registration event today July 21st until 6 pm and Friday, July 22nd from 8 am to noon at their welcome center at 1900 Hazel St. Students who register are entered to win scholarships that could cover nearly half... Read More.

Bond set for woman accused of stabbing boyfriend Tuesday

Thursday, July 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $2,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend Tuesday night. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Delia Avila, 43, with first-degree domestic battery. Reading from... Read More.

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