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Fire and Emergency Chief talks fireworks law in city limits; Safety Cooking measures

Friday, July 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

With the 4th of July holiday set for Monday, the sale of fireworks in Jefferson County and all over the country are booming. On Friday, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and was asked... Read More.

UAPB STEM hosts Verizon Innovative Learning Shark Tank Competition

Thursday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff STEM program hosts an annual Verizon Innovative Learning (VIL) Program with students aged 11 to 13 to engage in interactive STEM learning activities and more. Deltaplex News joined the VIL Shark Tank event on campus in the... Read More.

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WCSD board votes four to two to approve superintendent resignation

Thursday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Watson Chapel School District Board held a special called meeting on Thursday, June 30th to discuss what turned out to be a surprise to most of the staff in the district. The meeting was held at the district's administration building with a packed... Read More.

Missing Jefferson County woman located

Thursday, June 30 by Staff

UPDATE FRIDAY, JULY 1: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Cecilia Tackett has been located. No other information regarding this situation has been shared. ORIGINAL POST: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Cecilia Tackett. More information is shared in the flier below:

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Two Letters of Support issued for Watson Chapel Superintendent

Thursday, June 30 by Staff

Two letters of support has been issued for Watson Chapel School Superintendent Dr. Andrew Curry. You can view both letters below:

The Kinders set to entertain kids at the Sheridan Library on July 8

Thursday, June 30 by Staff

For two decades The Kinders have been entertaining kids all over the Natural State. They will be at the Sheridan Library on July 8th. They joined Rick Walker for Sunrise Deltaplex. He asked how the idea of doing children's music came around. Rick ask Brian and... Read More.

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37-year-old Sheridan man killed in Izard County vehicle accident

Thursday, June 30 by Staff

A Sheridan man was killed in an Izard County crash Wednesday morning according to a report from the Arkansas State Police. 37-year-old Edward James, Jr of Sheridan was a passenger in a 2003 GMC pickup truck that was driven by 38-year-old Mark Southerland of Searcy... Read More.

Lincoln County spends money for road graders

Thursday, June 30 by Ray King

At is most recent meeting, the Lincoln County Quorum Court voted to transfer $250,000 from the Lincoln County American Rescue Plan Act to Unappropriated Fund to another fund to buy road graders. Another $74,569 was transferred from the same fund into a fund for courthouse... Read More.

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Cash-only bond set for man charged with alleged drug possession

Thursday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $7,000 cash-only bond was set Thursday for a Monticello man arrested on drug-related charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Robert McKenzie III, 25, with possession of controlled substance methamphetamine. Reading from... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department searching for missing man

Thursday, June 30 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in searching for a missing man. 74-year-old George Ollison was last seen at 11:30 a.m. on June 29, 2022. His family said he was released from the hospital and has not been seen since. He... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department searching for 23-year-old Fredrick William

Thursday, June 30 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is looking for 23-year-old Fredrick William. William is about 6'1" tall and about 220 lbs. He was last known to live in White Hall. William has an active warrant for Capital Murder. Anyone with information on the location of Fredrick William... Read More.

Operation Dry Water promotes increased safety during extended holiday weekend

Wednesday, June 29 by Staff

With Independence Day falling on a Monday this year, many people are taking full advantage of an extended stay at their favorite lakeside retreat. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking that everyone enjoying the revelry be aware of the dangers brought about... Read More.

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