Local News – Page 854 – Deltaplex News

Three hurt in explosion at Riceland plant in Stuttgart

Friday, October 16 by Ray King

STUTTGART, Ark. (AP) — Three Riceland Rice employees were injured, none seriously, in an explosion at a Riceland plant in Stuttgart, according to company spokesperson Kevin McGilton. The employees suffered minor injuries that were not life-threatening in the Thursday blast that damaged the building, McGilton... Read More.

Arkansas reports record 1,278 coronavirus cases amid surge

Friday, October 16 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Coronavirus cases continue to surge through Arkansas Thursday with a daily-record 1,278 new confirmed and probable cases of the coronavirus reported. The Department of Health reported that the state’s confirmed cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, rose... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

$5,000 bond set for man accused in White Hall shooting incident

Friday, October 16 by Ray King

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man accused of firing multiple shots in the air after an altercation in White Hall Oct, 11. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

Teacher retirement system wants overpayments back

Thursday, October 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System wants to recover retirement benefits that continued to be paid out after two members died, resulting in overpayments of more than $323,000. Clint Rhoden, the system’s executive director, told lawmakers Wednesday that one death was... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Star City council talks about residential stock law

Thursday, October 15 by Ray King

The City Council of Star City recently discussed a residential stock law which would ban certain types of animals in the city limits. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, members of the council recommended that hogs, including pot bellied pigs, goats and sheep be prohibited... Read More.

Dollarway’s Prince Okojie named the Week Seven Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week.

Thursday, October 15 by Staff

Dollarway senior linebacker Prince Okojie has been named the Week Seven Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week. Okojie led the Cardinals defense with 12 tackles (6 solo, 6 assisted) in a 40-12 victory over Barton. He spoke about what it means to... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

PBPD Chief discusses police presence with opening of Saracen Casino

Thursday, October 15 by Staff

By Ray King The grand opening of the Saracen Casino is scheduled for next Tuesday and is expected to draw large crowds from throughout not only Southeast Arkansas but from across the state and nation. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Thursday, Pine Bluff Police... Read More.

PBPD Chief expecting to hear more on Collins investigation next week

Thursday, October 15 by Staff

By Ray King It’s been just over a week since Pine Bluff Police Detective Kevin Collins was shot and killed when he and other detectives went to a motel on Blake Street to look for a suspect wanted for a murder in Georgia. The State Police,... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

White Hall PD cancels BOLO for man wanted in shooting investigation following arrest

Wednesday, October 14 by Staff

UPDATE 10/15/2020 AT 12:50 P.M.: The BOLO for Eric Davis by the White Hall Police Department has been canceled. Davis turned himself in to the White Hall Police Department today at about 12:15p.m., and has been booked into the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Detention Center. Davis should have... Read More.

Pine Bluff man sentenced to life for murder of 72-year-old woman

Wednesday, October 14 by Staff

CONWAY (AP) — Tacori Mackrell has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty in the 2018 kidnapping and murder of 72-year-old Elvia Fragstein. The sentencing phase began at 9 a.m. on October 9, where Mackrell faced either life in prison or the... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Judge Gerald Robinson opposes addition of part time employee in circuit court

Wednesday, October 14 by Staff

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson told members of the Quorum Court on Tuesday that he wants them to think about giving county employees a bonus before the holidays. During the monthly meeting of the county’s legislative body, which was held remotely, Robinson said... Read More.

Arkansas judge dismisses lawsuit challenging virus mandates

Wednesday, October 14 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit by a group of Republican legislators challenging a mask mandate and other restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen ruled that the directives Republican Gov. Asa... Read More.

Current Weather