Local News – Page 701 – Deltaplex News

Year-end bonuses approved by Star City Council

Friday, November 12 by Ray King

The City Council at Star City approved year-end bonuses for city employees and members of the volunteer fire department during their meeting Monday. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the council approved $500 bonuses for full-time city employees and $250 for part-time employees. Volunteer firefighters... Read More.

Report: Interstate bridge’s crack likely dates back to 1970’s

Thursday, November 11 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A crack in a steel beam that forced the closure of the Interstate 40 bridge connecting Arkansas and Tennessee for three months likely began when the span was fabricated in the 1970s and went undetected for years,... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Daniel Robinson discusses donation for Sgt. Elga Lee Roberts Veterans Service Center and more

Thursday, November 11 by Staff

On Wednesday, the ribbon was cut to officially open the Sgt. Elga Lee Roberts Veterans Service Center in Downtown Pine Bluff. The center was the first of three projects Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson instituted just over a year ago, and the first of the... Read More.

Pine Bluff’s Blake Hegwood named the Week 11 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the Week

Thursday, November 11 by Staff

Pine Bluff athlete Blake Hegwood has been named the Week 11 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the Week after he recorded three receptions for 95 yards in addition to four interceptions and a touchdown in a win over Sheridan last week. He spoke with DeltaplexNews.com... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Mississippi murder suspect arrested in McGehee

Thursday, November 11 by Ray King

A Mississippi man wanted for murder in that state was arrested last week in McGehee, according to the McGehee Dermott Times-News. The paper identified the man as Carlos Varnell, 28, who was driving a 2021 Hyundai Elantra that Arkansas State Trooper Sr. Cpl. Mitch Grant... Read More.

Boozman honors service and sacrifice of veterans

Thursday, November 11 by Ray King

LITTE ROCK- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) honored the service and sacrifice of veterans at the state’s Veterans Day ceremony in Little Rock. “My commitment to our veterans is to always work relentlessly to ensure you receive what you are owed –– what you have earned. Dignity.... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

White Hall Superintendent Doug Dorris discusses plans to retire

Thursday, November 11 by Staff

After being involved in education for 46 years, 40 of them in the White Hall School District, Superintendent Doug Dorris has decided to retire. Dorris announced his plans during a meeting of the White Hall School Board Tuesday night and appeared on the Oldies 101.3... Read More.

Motorists, be on the lookout for deer on highways

Thursday, November 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

Deer are on the move in The Natural State. That means hunters and motorists in Arkansas should keep a watchful eye out, particularly at dawn and dusk. In addition to the increased deer activity, the shortened days place rush hour during the peak times of... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Malvern woman killed in two-vehicle accident

Thursday, November 11 by Ray King

A Malvern woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Hot Spring County Wednesday afternoon. State Police reported that Jessica Berry, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene after the accident on Highway 84 West of Irvin Road in Malvern. The preliminary report said Berry was... Read More.

Cleveland county man sentenced to 20 years for sexual assault

Wednesday, November 10 by Staff

A 47-year old Cleveland county man has been sentenced to 20 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to sexual assault in the first-degree. Nathan Garlington will receive credit for one day spent in jail, and was charged as a habitual offender... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Hepatitis C cases on the rise in Arkansas; ADH encourages testing

Wednesday, November 10 by Staff

The State of Arkansas is experiencing an increase in hepatitis C cases according to the Arkansas Department of Health, and they are encouraging anyone that may have been exposed to get tested. Hepatitis C is contagious and can be contracted through contact with an infected... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teenager

Wednesday, November 10 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating 14-year-old Jer'Maryia Kimble, who is listed as missing. Kimble was last seen on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at her residence on South Tennessee Avenue in Pine Bluff. She was last seen wearing blue jeans... Read More.

Current Weather