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AGFC, Warren complete shooting sports complex

Wednesday, June 29 by Staff

WARREN — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission celebrated the agency’s latest partnership shooting range with the city of Warren at Wednesday’s grand opening of the city’s expanded target-shooting facility. The Warren Shooting Sports Complex originally opened in 2015, but only held ranges for trap... Read More.

White Hall man killed in Pulaski County accident

Wednesday, June 29 by Ray King

A White Hall man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Little Rock Wednesday morning. According to a preliminary report, Clayton Wayne Cannon, 25, was eastbound on I440 in the left lane when he lost control of the 2019 Kawasaki he was riding as it... Read More.

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Arkansas Game and Fish hosting beginners fishing class

Wednesday, June 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

The fish are biting and it's time you learn how to get in the game. Mark Dyer from Arkansas Game and Fish will be holding a beginner's fishing class on Tuesday, July 5th at the White Hall Community Center. He joined Rick Walker on Sunrise... Read More.

Grant County Ministerial Alliance working to feed kids during summer months

Wednesday, June 29 by Staff

A group of volunteers in Sheridan is making sure kids are getting fed during the summer months all across Grant County. The Grant County Ministerial Alliance started a feeding program in June and will continue delivering boxes of food across the county till August... Read More.

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Topps Inc. founder talks upcoming 20th Year Anniversary

Wednesday, June 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

Topps, Inc. is getting ready for a big celebration on August 13th. That day marks the 20th anniversary of the Pine Bluff organization that provided needed programs for kids in the area. The founder of Topps, Annette Dove, joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to... Read More.

UAMS Nursing School gets national ranking

Wednesday, June 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Nursing Schools Almanac has recognized the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing in its 2022 ranking of the nation’s 100 best nursing programs. The UAMS College of Nursing ranked No. 82 among the 3,000 institutions examined by Nursing... Read More.

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Firefighters in Grant County getting new equipment

Wednesday, June 29 by Ray King

Volunteer fire departments in Grant County are receiving wildfire suppression kits thanks to a grant from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Cane Creek, Prattsville, Tull, and Center Grove volunteer departments were awarded equipment valued at about... Read More.

Councilwoman Joni Alexander robbed; Video of robbery released

Tuesday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

UPDATE MONDAY, JUNE 28: The individual robbed around 5 a.m. outside of her residence has been identified as Councilwoman Joni Alexander. Alexander informed Deltaplex News of this information and has given permission to inform the public. Additionally, Alexander has provided video of the robbery as it... Read More.

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White Hall Little League nominates All-Star awards to district teachers

Tuesday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The White Hall Little League honored four teachers from the district by naming them All-Star Teachers. The teachers were nominated and voted on by the players. One of those selected was a 4th-grade teacher Sarah Michael. She joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about... Read More.

Four UAPB Alumnae Recently Complete Law School Adding to the Growing Number of Women-in-law

Tuesday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff, AR — When you think about the law profession driving equality, do you consider who is behind the wheel? Do you consider where the profession is going? Since four UAPB graduates entered college in the mid-2010s, those drivers have increasingly become women.... Read More.

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Verizon Innovative Learning Program Shark Tank at UAPB

Tuesday, June 28 by Laron Marbley

Verizon Innovative Learning Program Shark Tank at UAPB We are asking for community members to come out and support VIL’s annual Shark Tank. The Shark Tank will feature students from grades 6-8 that have created, planned and developed their own business plans. Just as a... Read More.

Parks and Rec plans tennis camp and seeks partnerships

Tuesday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

A tennis camp for young people is planned for July 11 at the Bloom Tennis Center, one of the many activities the Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled this summer. On Tuesday, Parks and Recreation Director Sam Glover talked about the camp with... Read More.

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