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Amber alert for Malvern children canceled

Thursday, September 23 by Staff

UPDATE: The Malvern Police Department is reporting that the Amber Alert has been canceled after both children were found safe. ORIGINAL STORY: Name: Emmett Scharnett Age: 7 White Male / 4'6" / 100 pds Brown Hair / Brow Eyes Name: Addison Townsend Age: 13 White Female Emmett and Addison were last seen... Read More.

UAMS gets more funds to train doctors

Thursday, September 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received an additional $4.75 million in federal grant money to continue efforts to improve health care in rural Arkansas through training and retaining primary care physicians. The supplemental award from the Health Resources... Read More.

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Appeals Court upholds Drew County drug conviction

Thursday, September 23 by Ray King

By Ray King A 40-year-old Dew County man serving a prison sentence on a drug related charge failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that he was wrongly convicted. McKenzie Kory Martin was sentenced as an habitual offender to 35-years in prison after he was... Read More.

White Hall man killed in Wednesday morning accident

Thursday, September 23 by Staff

A 33-year-old White Hall man was killed Wednesday morning in a traffic accident in the city of Thornton in Calhoun County. A report from the Arkansas State Police says that Joel David Yarberry was traveling south on Highway 79 at 12:20 a.m. when the 2016... Read More.

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National Weather Service says Pine Bluff storm damage a result of a ‘very strong microburst’.

Wednesday, September 22 by Staff

The National Weather Service office in Little Rock sent staff members to Pine Bluff to survey damage from Tuesday's storms that were responsible for destroying a barn and a house. The National Weather Service said that straight-line winds from a very strong microburst was noted... Read More.

Drew County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man

Wednesday, September 22 by Staff

According to the Drew County Sheriff's Office 54-year-old Mark Anthony Mason was last seen at his home on Monday September 20, 2021 in the 3300 block of Hwy 278 East of Monticello. Mason is 6’1, 175 pounds, black hair, black mustache, black goatee, grey beard... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson seeks re-election

Wednesday, September 22 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson announced Wednesday that he will seek another term, Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Robinson was discussing the status of the three new county buildings that are being constructed when Greg Horne asked him directly about his... Read More.

Suspect identified in Star City shooting incident

Wednesday, September 22 by Staff

The Star City Police Department has released more information on the shooting incident on Wednesday morning that led to the Arkansas State Police SWAT team being called out to assist local law enforcement agencies. The press release is as follows: On Wednesday, September 22, at... Read More.

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Jury says two conspired in murder of federal witness

Wednesday, September 22 by Ray King

Two men have convicted of conspiring to kill a federal witness in Arkansas in 2016. A federal jury deliberated for about 6 1/2 hours before delivering the verdicts Tuesday against Donald Smith, 37, of Malvern, and Samuel Sherman, 38, of Batesville, in the shooting death... Read More.

United Way of Southeast Arkansas celebrates 75 years of fundraising campaign; Host Day of Caring

Wednesday, September 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

The United Way of Southeast Arkansas hosted their annual Day of Caring/ Meet and Greet for their 2022 campaign launch Tuesday, September 21st. The event took place at the Reynolds Center in the lobby where there was food, beverages, T-shirts, and more in celebration... Read More.

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Grant County Sheriff’s Office announces Level 3 sex offender has moved to Tull

Wednesday, September 22 by Staff

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Level III Sex Offender David Burnett has recently moved to the area of 81000 Block of West Oak in Tull. No information was given on the charges Burnett has been found guilty on.

Suspect in custody following SWAT situation in Star City

Wednesday, September 22 by Staff

UPDATE 11:40 a.m. Law enforcement sources have confirmed to Deltaplex News that the suspect has surrendered and is in custody. ORIGINAL STORY: There is an ongoing situation in Star City after a suspect shot at officers Wednesday morning following a domestic situation. Sources indicate the suspect is barricaded... Read More.

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