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Santana singer Alex Ligertwood dead at 79

Monday, May 4 by ABC News

Alex Ligertwood, best known as one of the vocalists for Santana, has died. He was 79. His wife, Shawn Brogan, announced the news on her Facebook page, noting he "passed away peacefully in his sleep." "It's with great sadness and... Read More.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Dave Mason of Traffic dead at 79

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Dave Mason has died at the age of 79.According to a statement provided on behalf of his family, Mason "passed away peacefully at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada" on April 19. The statement noted he "lived a... Read More.

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Demond Wilson, Sanford and Son star, dies at 79

Sunday, February 1 by ABC News

Demond Wilson, the actor best known for his starring role as Lamont Sanford on the beloved NBC sitcom Sanford and Son, has died. He was 79.News of Wilson's death was confirmed to ABC News in a statement from his longtime publicist, Mark Goldman of... Read More.

Jefferson County Wildfire Near Highway 79 and Hudson Cemetery Road Contained

Tuesday, August 12 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE 3:55 PM: The Arkansas Forestry Division and local volunteer fire departments have contained the fire. Deltaplex News is told that approximately one acre of land was burned. The lack of wind in the area helped firefighters to contain the fire very quickly. ORIGINAL STORY: Several fire... Read More.

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Arkansas State football legend Bill Bergey passes away at 79

Thursday, December 26 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State University community is mourning the loss of Bill Bergey, an A-State football legend, who passed away at the age of 79. Bergey played a significant role in the team's success during his time at Arkansas State, contributing to a 24-13-1 record and... Read More.

Former council member Jack Foster dies at 79

Friday, April 19 by Ray King

A former member of the Pine Bluff City Council who was later convicted of attempted extortion died Thursday. Jack Foster was 79. Foster served on the council from 2001 to 2005 and in 2005 was indicted by a federal grand jury for attempted extortion under color... Read More.

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Sunday car shooting kills 1 and injures another on Hwy 79 in Jefferson County

Monday, April 1 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) requested ASP’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) investigate a shooting incident that took place on Sunday, March 31, 2024, on Highway 79 in Jefferson County. JCSO Deputies responded to a call at approximately 12:30 a.m. to the 9200 block of... Read More.

Highway 79 closed at Arkansas River bridge

Sunday, January 2 by Staff

Law enforcement sources have informed Deltaplex News that Highway 79 is closed in Jefferson County at the Free River Bridge due to inclement weather. The closure took place Sunday evening. No other information has been shared at this time, but is has been noted that the... Read More.

Stories tagged with: 79

Santana singer Alex Ligertwood dead at 79

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Dave Mason of Traffic dead at 79

Demond Wilson, Sanford and Son star, dies at 79

Jefferson County Wildfire Near Highway 79 and Hudson Cemetery Road Contained

Arkansas State football legend Bill Bergey passes away at 79

Former council member Jack Foster dies at 79

Sunday car shooting kills 1 and injures another on Hwy 79 in Jefferson County

Highway 79 closed at Arkansas River bridge

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