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U-A Fayetteville names acting chancellor

Monday, June 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The University of Arkansas system on Monday named an acting chancellor for its flagship campus in Fayetteville after the school’s leader abruptly resigned last week. UA System President Donald Bobbitt named Bill Kincaid, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville’s managing... Read More.

Whitfield says public had misconceptions about police chief

Monday, June 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Former Pine Bluff Police Chief and current City Council member Ivan Whitfield on Monday said he wanted to clear up some misconceptions members of the public apparently have about his involvement in the selection of the next police chief for the city. Appearing... Read More.

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Council member Whitfield talks police chief concerns

Monday, June 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King When the application period closed, 31 people from across the United States had applied for the position of Pine Bluff Police Chief. None of those 31 were from within the department itself. On Monday, former Pine Bluff Police Chief and current member of... Read More.

SEARK College joined community at GoFoward Fest

Sunday, June 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy GoForward Pine Bluff hosted the 2021 'Blues Batter and Brew' Fest featuring live performances and also local vendors and organizations including SEARK College on Saturday, June 20th. Deltaplex had a chance to talk with the Vice President of Student Affairs Lozanne Calhoun,... Read More.

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GoForward Pine Bluff hosts third fest; Celebrates Juneteenth

Sunday, June 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy GoForward Pine Bluff hosted its third fest on Saturday, June 20th, with this year's theme as the 2021 'Blues Batter and Brew'. The fest was an all-day event presented by the Pine Bluff Convention Center at the Lakeview Amphitheater at Regional Park.... Read More.

Celebration of downtown Street Scape project on Juneteenth

Saturday, June 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

A celebration of the near completion of the first phase of the downtown Street Scape project was combined with a Juneteenth celebration Saturday in front of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Before a formal ribbon cutting, Mayor Shirley Washington talked to Deltaplex News about the opening. Washington... Read More.

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UAPB grad named to post in Biden administration

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

Laurence J. Wilson '10 has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services position in President Joe Biden’s administration. He has been named Advance Representative for the White House Office of the Secretary. “I’m grateful to the Biden-Harris Administration for this wonderful... Read More.

Council at Star City adopts livestock ordinance

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

The Star City Council on Monday approved an ordinance dealing with keeping livestock in the city limits. The ordinance, which carried an emergency clause, became effective immediately and among other things, sets out space requirements of a minimum of 10 acres for keeping cattle,... Read More.

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Two Pine Bluff men arrested for allegedly breaking into three parked cars

Friday, June 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A report of prowlers on Osborn Road Thursday resulted in the arrest of two men who allegedly broke into three parked vehicles. Cameron Arnold Jr., 18, and Lajavian Cook, 19, were taken into custody after a police officer saw them walking down the... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for Fordyce man accused of stealing plywood bundles

Friday, June 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Friday for a Fordyce man accused of stealing plywood bundles from his employer. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brooks Eddington, 48, with felony theft of property. Reading... Read More.

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Carnahan to challenge Wynne for Supreme Court post

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas district judge has announced he’s running for a seat on the state Supreme Court. District Judge Chris Carnahan, 49, said Wednesday that he is seeking the post currently held by Robin F. Wynne of Fordyce on the Arkansas... Read More.

UA Fayetteville chancellor stepping down

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The head of the flagship University of Arkansas campus announced Thursday that he would step down, citing the challenge of leading the school in “today’s polarized society.” University of Arkansas Chancellor Joe Steinmetz announced his resignation would take effect Friday. His... Read More.

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