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Two Sheridan HS Seniors Killed In Wreck on 270

Tuesday, November 26 by Greg

November 26, 2019 5:21 pm Two Seniors at Sheridan High School have been confirmed to have passed away tragically today in a collision on Highay 270 approximately 1 mile west of the Grant and Jefferson County line. Deltaplexnews.com has learned the identity of the victims but... Read More.

Check Your Refrigerator Before Thanksgiving, Federal Health Officials Recalling Products

Tuesday, November 26 by Staff

If you plan on hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, you may want to check your kitchen. Federal health officials have recalled several products due E. coli, hepatitis A, lack of inspection and other serious issues, according to CNN. Here’s a list of the foods you... Read More.

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99.3 The Beat, Steve Harvey Team Up To Provide 100 Turkeys For Those In Need

Tuesday, November 26 by Greg

99.3 The Beat, Deltaplex Radio and The Steve Harvey Morning Show teamed up today to provide over 100, 12 pound frozen Turkeys for those in need this Thanksgiving season. The Turkeys were delivered by 99.3 The Beats L Boogie to Jefferson County Churches that... Read More.

FOX16 Anchor Donna Terrell will Serve as UAPB 2019 Fall Commencement Speaker

Tuesday, November 26 by Staff

Courtesy of UAPB Wordpress-- FOX16 News weekday anchor Donna Terrell has been selected to address graduates of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) as the keynote speaker for Fall 2019 commencement. Set for Friday, December 13 at 10 a.m., the free, public... Read More.

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The Campus of UAPB Mourns Death of Freshman Athlete

Tuesday, November 26 by Staff

Authorities with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff say a student has died after a shooting. On Monday, police reported that Sierra’li Wade died from gunshot wounds she sustained while playing basketball in Lake Village, which is Wade's hometown. Wade was a freshman at UAPB,... Read More.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson Appoints Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. To CLEST Board

Monday, November 25 by Staff

As a new member of the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. plans to further the board’s mission of improving public safety in the state. Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed Woods, sheriff of Jefferson County, to the board on... Read More.

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Arkansas Democrats: No path to replace Cotton challenger

Monday, November 25 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Democrats won’t be able to field a new challenger to Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton after the previous candidate abruptly dropped out following the filing deadline, the state Democratic party’s chairman said Monday. Chairman Michael John Gray said the party... Read More.

Lobbyist faces sentencing in Arkansas corruption scheme

Monday, November 25 by Greg

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A lobbyist who pleaded guilty to bribing three former Arkansas state lawmakers, including the governor’s nephew, is set for sentencing in federal court in Missouri. Rusty Cranford could face up to 10 years in federal prison Monday for bribing Republican Sen.... Read More.

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Sarah Sanders eyes possible run for governor of Arkansas

Monday, November 25 by Greg

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — With paid speeches, a book coming out and appearances on cable news, Sarah Sanders is following the traditional route for former press secretaries after leaving the White House as President Donald Trump’s chief spokeswoman. But she’s also getting reacquainted... Read More.

Federal Grant to Assist with the Gift of Reading

Monday, November 25 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK – The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Arkansas a $38 million grant to improve literacy in the state, and on Friday, Governor Asa Hutchinson talked about the benefits to Arkansas. And it starts with a simple fact: Reading changes everything, the governor... Read More.

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Travelers Encouraged to Wear Seat Belts During Holiday Travel, “Click It or Ticket”

Monday, November 25 by Staff

Arkansas law enforcement is increasing patrols this week in light of the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period. The national Click it or Ticket enforcement campaign aims to reduce the number of fatal and injury-based car crashes. More than 40 million Americans are estimated to hit the... Read More.

Pine Bluff Schools Chosen as Institutional Ambassadors for the National Park Service’s 400 Years of African-American History Education Initiative

Friday, November 22 by Staff

Five Pine Bluff schools will serve as National Institution Ambassadors over the next year, educating others about the history of African Americans in North America. Pine Bluff High School, Dollarway Robert F. Morehead Middle School, Watson Chapel Junior, and Senior High School and Pine... Read More.

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