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Trey Ashcraft with the Pine Bluff Small Business Association discussed supporting local businesses this Black Friday

Wednesday, November 27 by Deltaplex Staff

For many years, the day after Thanksgiving was referred to as the busiest shopping day of the year as people start buying for Christmas. Black Friday, as the day is known, is also an important day for small businesses and Trey Ashcraft, who is on... Read More.

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discussed the recent school board meeting

Wednesday, November 27 by Deltaplex Staff

Every school district in Arkansas is required to make a public report each year and the Pine Bluff School District did theirs at the last meeting of the school board last week. Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree explained the report when she appeared... Read More.

Suspect killed in Malvern officer-involved shooting identified

Tuesday, November 26 by Luke Matheson

MALVERN, Ark. — The suspect in a fatal officer-involved shooting on Friday, November 22, 2024, has been identified as Eddie Williams, 42, from Malvern.During the incident, Williams, armed with an AR-style rifle, opened fire on law enforcement. In response, Troopers and officers from the... Read More.

Grant County man arrested for internet sex crimes against children

Tuesday, November 26 by Luke Matheson

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Agents with the assistance of ASP SWAT and the Grant County Sheriff’s Department, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 600 block of Grant County Road... Read More.

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Remember healthy eating during Thanksgiving feast

Tuesday, November 26 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — The approach of the holiday season means Arkansans will soon be gathering to eat festive foods and watch football with their families and friends, Rachel L. Luckett, family and consumer sciences coordinator for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) and... Read More.

Study calls for more doulas to support mothers giving birth

Tuesday, November 26 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE — Community-based doulas can help mothers better navigate the health care system and provide cultural support, but there are not enough doulas in Arkansas to serve communities, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).Doulas are trained birth coaches... Read More.

Carlton Saffa with the Saracen Casino and Resort discussed the progress of the hotel

Tuesday, November 26 by Deltaplex Staff

As work continues on the Saracen Casino Resort hotel, Oldies 1013 Morning Show host Greg Horne visited last week with Chief Market Officer Carlton Saffa about it. Horne said “you have to use your imagination but with all that light coming in it’s going to... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson discussed the tax money expected from the new hotel at the Saracen Casino once completed

Tuesday, November 26 by Deltaplex Staff

Although the hotel attached to the Saracen Casino is not expected to be open for another year. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson is anticipating a significant increase in the amount of tax money the county receives from it. Robinson told Oldies 1013 Morning Show host... Read More.

Pond Owners: Consider Using Grass Carp for Pond Weed Control

Tuesday, November 26 by Deltaplex Staff

One of the most cost-effective long-term aquatic vegetation control measures available to Arkansas pond owners is the grass carp. Grass carp do not control everything equally well and they rarely provide quick results on their own. Pond owners should understand these limitations so that... Read More.

White Hall School Board votes to purchase land near high school

Monday, November 25 by Luke Matheson

The White Hall School Board voted to purchase 17.6 acres of land that is south of the current White Hall High School for $275,000, plus closing costs.White Hall Superintendent Gary Williams spoke with Deltaplex News to describe where the land is.There are currently no... Read More.

Arkansas State Police sees increased road rage incidents over the past year

Monday, November 25 by Luke Matheson

It is no surprise to most that 80 percent of drivers in America admit to experiencing significant anger, aggression or road rage at least once in the past year*. Aggressive driving can be blamed for 66 percent of traffic fatalities, and road rage has... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Dept is asking assistance in locating man wanted in connection with a battery

Monday, November 25 by Deltaplex Staff

The Pine Bluff Detective Office is asking for assistance locating 32-year-old, Demarcus Kenyon Lipkins. Lipkins is about 6’1” tall, 175-200 pounds with a low style haircut. Lipkins is wanted in connection with a Battery in the Second Degree and a Theft of Property (felony) that... Read More.

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