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5 Threats to Heart Health You May Not Be Aware Of

Tuesday, July 23 by Greg

Many people can recite the major risk factors for heart disease, the stuff of posters, public service ads and dire warnings: smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, lack of exercise. But what about air pollution, loneliness, lack of green space, lack of sleep... Read More.

Saracen Casino Project Manager Carlton Saffa Guest on Voice of the Delta, Oldies 101.3

Tuesday, July 23 by Staff

Saracen Casino and Resort’s Project Manager, Carlton Saffa, spoke with Deltaplex Radio's Greg Horne and Will Jenkins on Tuesday morning during the Good Morning Deltaplex Morning Show on The Voice of the Delta, Oldies 101.3. Saffa discussed the ceremonial groundbreaking, which will be August 5th,... Read More.

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Suspect In Sa’Tavis Reece’s Homicide Case Released, Pending Further Information

Tuesday, July 23 by Staff

The murder suspect in the Sa’Tavis Reece homicide case has been released pending further investigation. Chi’Dra Thomas was originally arrested on probable cause of first-degree murder but has recently been released until more information is gathered in the investigation. Witnesses say that Reece was shot... Read More.

Former PBPD Officer Missing After Diving Into Lake Ouachita

Tuesday, July 23 by Staff

Arkansas authorities are searching for a deputy who disappeared after diving into a lake while he was boating. The missing man has been identified as Keith Wright. He is a deputy of the Grant County Sherriff’s Office. According to a news release, a call was... Read More.

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Saturday Night Car Accident Involving A Rison Woman Results In Death

Monday, July 22 by Staff

According to an Arkansas State Police report, Sally Ann Essey, 63, was traveling east on Arkansas 114 at 1 p.m. on July 20th when she lost control of her vehicle in a curve. The vehicle crossed the centerline before leaving the south side of... Read More.

Barraque Plaza Reveals New Shading Canopy

Monday, July 22 by Staff

Revitalizing Downtown Pine Bluff continued this past Thursday at Barraque Plaza as the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce revealed new roof shades as a part of the revitalization effort. In 2016, the sail-cloth shading canopy of Barraque Plaza was ripped away due to strong... Read More.

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Attorney Efrem B. Neely Sr. Announces District Judgeship Run

Monday, July 22 by Staff

Pine Bluff Attorney Efrem B. Neely Sr. announced Friday that he will run for the Pine Bluff District Court Division 2 judge’s seat, a position currently held by District Judge John Kearney. Neely’s firm specializes in criminal defense, domestic relations and personal injury law. He... Read More.

Wednesday Homicide Victim Identified

Thursday, July 18 by Staff

In reference to a shooting at 82 South Richard on Wednesday July 17th, the male has been identified as 18-year-old Sa’Ravis Reece of Pine Bluff. 20-year-old Chi’dra Thomas has been taken into custody and being held at Dub Brassell Detention Center on a 1st Degree... Read More.

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UAPB Sports Network Partners With Deltaplex Radio To Broadcast Golden Lion Athletics

Thursday, July 18 by Staff

The UAPB Sports Network will officially launch on Saturday, August 31st as the Golden Lion football team plays an away game at TCU at 7 p.m. A new era in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lion Athletics will begin this fall. The... Read More.

Wednesday Night Shooting Results in Pine Bluff’s 16th Homicide of the Year

Thursday, July 18 by Staff

On July 17, 2019 at about 3:50pm, officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to 82 S. Richard in reference to a shooting. Officers located a single male gunshot victim inside the residence. The victim and witnesses stated that he had been shot in... Read More.

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Hummus Recall Issued, Possible Listeria Contamination

Wednesday, July 17 by Staff

Officials say that Listeria Monocytogenes were identified at the manufacturing facility during an FDA inspection. It was not found in the finished product. According to the FDA, Pita Pal Foods, LP has issued a voluntary recall of certain Hummus brands produced between May 30, 2019... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Use Grant to Upgrade Courthouse Security System

Tuesday, July 16 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office applied for and received $15,000.00 in funding through a Court Security and Emergency Preparedness Grant administered by the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Court for security upgrades. When the JCSO administrative office, including the support offices transportation, warrants, and civil... Read More.

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