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Denise Richardson, the former Pine Bluff Police Chief, has initiated a lawsuit against Mayor Vivian Flowers and the City of Pine Bluff following her termination on March 11.The lawsuit claims that shortly after Mayor Flowers assumed office, she engaged in discussions with Richardson about... Read More.
For magna cum laude graduate Dorian Henry II, a love for sneakers led to a passion for art, a shift in academic focus, and ultimately, a scholarship to one of the nation’s leading museum studies programs.
The visual arts major from Austin, Texas graduated Saturday... Read More.
Arkansas residents can now order replacement IDs and licenses online.The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced that starting May 12, individuals needing duplicate licenses can request them via the internet, and the DFA will mail them out. This new service aims to... Read More.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) has announced that Sergeant Clayton Cantrell graduated from the School of Law Enforcement Supervision (SLES) session LXII on May 9, 2025.SLES is a comprehensive four-week program dedicated to enhancing leadership and management skills among Arkansas law enforcement supervisors.... Read More.
In Desha County Circuit Court last week, several individuals accepted negotiated pleas and received their sentences.Niaka Harris was sentenced to three years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections for fleeing in a vehicle, with an additional three years of suspended imposition of sentence (SIS).Kendrick... Read More.
By Ray KingA $15,000 bond was set Monday for a Redfield man on drug related charges.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jeffery Reynolds, 46, with possession of a controlled substance and possession of... Read More.
By Ray KingA $2,500 cash only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman currently on probation who is accused of hitting an elderly woman during an altercation Friday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.
Local Sports
Leslie Henderson, the former girls head basketball coach at Watson Chapel, has been appointed as the girls head basketball coach at Class 1A Viola High School.Henderson is coming out of retirement after a distinguished 35-year tenure at Watson Chapel, where she led her teams... Read More.
UAPB Softball: Kayla Adams Earns 2025 SWAC First Team All-Conference HonorsBirmingham, AL.- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff softball star Kayla Adams has been named to the 2025 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) All-Conference First Team, as announced by the league office on Tuesday. This... Read More.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) men's golf team achieved a significant milestone by winning the 2025 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. This victory marks their first HBCU National Championship in men's golf, setting a new standard... Read More.
The UAPB Golden Lions are enjoying some success under first year head coach Logan Stout despite several setbacks with injuries that have forced players to step up to help fill holes in the lineup.The Golden Lions are currently 12-9 in conference play with a... Read More.
The NCAA's recent Academic Progress Rate (APR) report has brought to light the challenges faced by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in maintaining a balance between athletic and academic responsibilities. Specifically, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Mississippi Valley State... Read More.
The SeArk Sharks baseball team has qualified for postseason play in the programs first year of eligibility for a postseason appearance since starting the program two years ago.Head coach Toby Cornejo spoke with Deltaplex News about making the postseason, and what it took to... Read More.
Harold Horton, an influential figure in Arkansas football, passed away at 86.Born in DeWitt, Arkansas, Horton played as a defensive back for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks from 1959 to 1961 under coach Frank Broyles. During his tenure, the Razorbacks consistently excelled, sharing or... Read More.
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