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UAM to offer State’s only Master Degree in Nursing

Monday, October 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Monticello announced in a news release Monday, October 11, that they will offer a new Master of Science in Nursing in public health to provide nurses with needed skills to help patients and their communities live healthier lives. The program,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Convention Center to Host R&B Concert for Homecoming

Monday, October 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Convention Center is hosting an R&B Homecoming Concert sponsored by Saracen Casino to finish the Homecoming week on Saturday, October 16th featuring celebrity artists Eric Benet, SWV, and Comedian LAV LUV. The concert will follow the homecoming football game Saturday, with... Read More.

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Victim identified in Sunday fatal accident

Monday, October 11 by Staff

UPDATE 10:30 A.M.: Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley has identified the victim in Sunday’s fatal accident as 50-year-old Troy Chapman of White Hall. ORIGINAL STORY: Sunday evening around 9:15 p.m. Pine Bluff officers responded to the 3700 block of Camden Road in reference to a two... Read More.

Shooter in Sunday homicide released by Pine Bluff Police Department

Sunday, October 10 by Staff

UPDATE 5:57 p.m. Sources within the Pine Bluff Police Department have informed Deltaplex News that the 67-year-old shooter in Sunday morning’s homicide has been released from custody after questioning due to belief he acted in self defense. Sources say it is believed the shooter fired in... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department investigating Saturday homicide

Saturday, October 9 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a homicide investigation. Just before 5:00 A.M., officers responded to 3702 W. Short 2nd in reference to a shooting, where they made contact with the 18-year-old male victim, Christian Mayzes. Mayzes stated that he was... Read More.

Deltaplex area High School Football scores – October 8, 2021

Friday, October 8 by Staff

Here is a look at the Deltaplex area High School Football scores for October 8, 2021. CLASS 6A El Dorado 48, Sheridan 0 Jonesboro 49, Pine Bluff 6 CLASS 5A Pulaski Academy 63, White Hall 28 CLASS 4A Stuttgart 42, Bald Knob 19 Crossett 44, DeWitt 14 Monticello 42, Helena-West Helena 0 Star City... Read More.

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Talbot provides more info on new hospital facility

Friday, October 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Thursday, Jefferson Regional Hospital announced plans to build and operate a new inpatient rehabilitation facility in Jefferson County. Wendy Talbot of Jefferson Regional appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday and talked about what the hospital is going to do. ) Jefferson Regional will partner... Read More.

Monticello police arrested man on multiple alleged felony charges

Friday, October 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, Michael DelAngel, 25, was apprehended by Monticello Police Officers earlier this week and faces multiple felony charges in connection with alleged kidnapping, burglary, battery, and theft incidents. MPD officers arrested DelAngel moments after it was reported to the... Read More.

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$5000 bond set in stabbing incident

Friday, October 8 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of stabbing her ex-boyfriend Wednesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Millie Whitman, 30, with second-degree domestic battery. Deputy Prosecutor Mircha... Read More.

Legislature okays employers questioning vaccine status

Friday, October 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Friday rejected legislation that would have prevented businesses from requiring employees to say whether they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. The majority-Republican House voted 41-46 in favor of the Senate-backed bill, which would have created a “right of... Read More.

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Jefferson County Deputies graduate from FTO training

Thursday, October 7 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office conducted its first Field Training Officer (FTO) certification class beginning on October 4, 2021 under the leadership and instruction of Captain John Bean - Training Division Commander. Today, eight (8) experienced officers graduated from the thirty-two (32) hour course. The... Read More.

White Hall man killed in auto accident near Jefferson

Thursday, October 7 by Staff

The Arkansas State Police is investigating a fatal accident that happened at 11:59 a.m. on Highway 365 just south of Morrison Road near Jefferson. According to the report from the Arkansas State Police 52-year-old Robert Carpenter of White Hall was traveling south on Highway 365... Read More.

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