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Vice Chancellor Grant aimed to improve student success and retention at UAPB

By Deseray McKinzyAt the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Success, Dr. Braque Talley has begun an initiative to promote student success and retain students to graduate.Recently, the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities awarded financial support to... Read More.

State COVID cases lowest in nation

Monday, April 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases per capita in Arkansas during the past two weeks was the lowest in the nation, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.Arkansas had 72.6 new cases per 100,000 residents to rank 52nd in... Read More.

Family dispute leaves Dad deceased and son charged with 2nd degree murder

Sunday, April 11 by Greg

Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the 6600 block of CC Road at approximately 7:20 p.m. on April 10, 2021 in regards to a domestic disturbance. Deputies arrived on scene to learn that William Bryan Lawrence (48) and his son Ryan T. Lawrence... Read More.

Senate confirms State Health Officer

Friday, April 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ top health official was confirmed by the state Senate on Thursday despite pushback from some Republican lawmakers over the state’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.The Senate voted 25-8 to confirm Dr. Jose Romero as state health secretary. Romero... Read More.

UAPB Athletics Weekend Schedule (Updated)

Friday, April 9 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Athletics Weekend Schedule (Updated)Friday, April 9 Baseball: CancelledSaturday, April 10 Women's / Men's Track: at Arkansas Little Rock; Little Rock, Ark; All DaySunday, April 11Softball: vs. North Texas; 2 p.m. / 4 p.m.Live Stats: uapblionsroar.com/softballON THE HORIZONMonday, April 12 Men's Golf: at Tennessee St.; Nashville,... Read More.

Charges filed against former Dermott police officers

Friday, April 9 by Ray King

Two former Dermott Police officers have been charged with bribery or tampering with physical evidence.According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Lee Van Brown, 55, is charged with one count of bribery, a Class B felony. His brother, Lee Edward Brown, 49, is charged with... Read More.

White Hall Bulldogs Offensive Coordinator Antonio Lovelady Takes Over at Dumas

Friday, April 9 by Laron Marbley

White Hall Bulldogs Offensive Coordinator Antonio Lovelady Takes Over at DumasAntonio Lovelady, Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach with the White Hall Bulldogs varsity football team, has been named the next Head Football Coach for the Dumas Bobcats.The Helena-West Helena native played quarterback for the... Read More.

White Hall Superintendent Doug Dorris updates on district

Friday, April 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King White Hall School District Superintendent Doug Dorris said Thursday that a number of things are happening in the district as it nears the end of the school year. Dorris told Deltaplex News that the district’s annual Choir Happening, which was canceled last year... Read More.

White Hall man arrested for allegedly fired shots at wrecker driver

Friday, April 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A White Hall man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly fired shots at a wrecker driver who was attempting to repossess a vehicle in the Dollarway area. David Bryant, 52, will have to post a $100,000 bond to be released from the adult... Read More.

Convention Center hosting Carden Circus April 14th

Friday, April 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King After being shut down for an extended period of time because of the coronavirus, the Pine Bluff Convention Center is getting back to business and will host the Carden Circus on April 14. Convention Center Executive Director Joseph McCorvy told Deltaplex News Friday... Read More.

The ASC hosted its first Drop-In Reception event Thursday

Friday, April 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThursday evening the Arts and Science Center (ASC) hosted their first Drop-In Reception event since the start of the pandemic in 2020. The reception featured Defining Home: Mixed Media & Ceramics of Yelena Petroukhina and the collection will remain featured until July... Read More.

Police identify the pedestrian and accident victim

Friday, April 9 by Greg

Update:On Thursday evening April 8, 2021, at about 10:20 p.m. officers were called to a pedestrian accident in the 4200 block of Highway 65 South in Pine Bluff. Upon arrival, they located the body of an adult woman on the highway and later identified... Read More.

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