Local News – Page 630 – Deltaplex News

Contraband sweep conducted at Sheridan schools

Wednesday, May 11 by Ray King

Law enforcement officers from Sheridan, Grant County Jefferson County and the Arkansas State Police cooperated on a search for contraband at Sheridan High School and Junior High School last week. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Sheridan Police Department, Jefferson... Read More.

GFPB to host fourth annual Forward Fest May 14th

Wednesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

Go Forward Pine Bluff (GFPB) is hosting its fourth annual Forward Fest this Saturday, May 14th at Regional Park featuring several events throughout the day. GFPB CEO Ryan Watley joined the Oldies 103 morning show to discuss the events that will take place at... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Redfield woman arrested for aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer

Wednesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Redfield woman was arrested Monday after state police stopped the truck she was driving for speeding, and she allegedly assaulted the trooper who stopped her while resisting arrest. Sara Hedden, 38, reportedly had a handgun with the serial number filed off when... Read More.

Senate candidate files lawsuit on wrong name on ballot

Wednesday, May 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Senate candidate Jake Bequette filed a lawsuit Tuesday after two counties incorrectly listed his first name as “Jack” on their ballots for this month’s Republican primary election, with early voting already underway. Attorneys for Bequette, who’s challenging two-term GOP... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

White Hall School Board approves additions to school handbook regarding weapons on campus

Wednesday, May 11 by Staff

The White Hall School Board voted to add more clarification regarding weapons and toys that look like weapons on the school campuses after numerous students have been expelled for bringing weapons on campus during the 2021-22 school year. Superintendent Doug Dorris said they have had... Read More.

Arkansas TurboTax customers to receive $1 million

Wednesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

The owner of TurboTax, Intuit Inc., has agreed to pay more than $1 million restitution to about 36,000 Arkansans who were deceived by the company. The settlement is the result of a multi-state investigation that found Intuit charged customers for the TurboTax service that it... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

UAM Hires New Agronomist in CFANR.

Tuesday, May 10 by Staff

By: Lon Tegels Monticello, Arkansas- "Soils are the basis of most agricultural production, but we tend to rely too much on the soil chemistry and how we can alter it to increase our yields. We need to pay more attention to the soil health, which includes... Read More.

Forestry’s ‘Top Gun’ uses drone, LiDAR to monitor forest health

Tuesday, May 10 by Staff

BY: Lon Tegels MONTICELLO, Arkansas — The University of Arkansas-Monticello’s “Top Gun” is putting his piloting skills to use to assess the health of the campus forest. Dr. Hamdi Zurqani, assistant professor of geospatial science, joined the UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources (CFANR)... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Sextortion scheme hits Drew Central students

Tuesday, May 10 by Staff

The FBI sent out a warning in early May regarding a sextortion scheme targeting teenagers in the southern Arkansas area. On Tuesday Drew Central School District Superintendent Kimbraly Barnes sent out a press release stating students from the Drew Central School District have... Read More.

USDA: Farmers in 4 states can apply for drought loans

Tuesday, May 10 by Staff

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says drought during the growing season has made farmers in most of Texas, all of Louisiana and parts of Arkansas and Mississippi eligible to apply for federal aid. The department’s Farm Service Agency... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Walton Family Foundation announces expansion into Jefferson County

Tuesday, May 10 by Ray King

The Walton Family Foundation announced Monday a new collaborative effort to support the development and prosperity of people and communities in the Delta regions of Arkansas and Mississippi. According to a press release, the initiative will focus on three areas, education and youth engagement, economic... Read More.

First Agricultural Engineering Major graduates from UAPB

Tuesday, May 10 by Staff

Allison Malone of Memphis, Tennessee is the first student to earn a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). The degree program, which was initiated in 2019, trains students to meet the demand for more efficient means... Read More.

Current Weather