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Deltaplex Area Teams Light Up the Scoreboard in Week 2

Friday, September 12 by Luke Matheson

Week 2 of high school football delivered plenty of action for Deltaplex-area fans, with local teams racking up big wins, shutouts, and some eye-popping offensive numbers under the Friday night lights. Camden Fairview edged Pine Bluff 26-22 in a thriller, holding off a late push... Read More.

Deltaplex Area Teams Featured in 2025 Arkansas Varsity Preseason Football Rankings

Monday, July 28 by Luke Matheson

Several high school football teams from the Deltaplex region have earned spots in the 2025 Arkansas Varsity Preseason Football Rankings, released Monday, as excitement builds ahead of the new season. The Sheridan Yellowjackets cracked the Class 6A rankings, landing at No. 10 following a strong... Read More.

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Train Derails in McGehee, Police Urge Motorists to Avoid Area

Thursday, June 26 by Luke Matheson

A train has derailed in the City of McGehee according to a statement released by the McGehee Police Department on social media. According to the statement the derailment occurred at the crossing of Highway 4 and Crooked Bayou. No details have been released regarding the... Read More.

Deltaplex Area Athletes Honored at All-Arkansas Preps Banquet

Monday, June 16 by Alex Bivens

Several standout athletes from the Deltaplex Area were part of nearly 400 athletes recognized Saturday night at the All-Arkansas Preps Banquet, held at the Statehouse Convention Center. Among the top honorees were Sheridan High School’s Skylar Sterritt and her best friend, Cooper Terry, who both... Read More.

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Area legislators asked for help to avert possible CASA closure

Thursday, June 5 by Ray King

Area legislators are being asked for help to avert a possible closure of the CASA Women’s Shelter. Mayor Vivian Flowers and Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., have sent text messages to State Representatives Mike Holcomb, Glenn Barnes and Ken Ferguson asking them to intercede with the... Read More.

Dumas Police Investigating Overnight Crime Spree in Meadow View Area

Thursday, June 5 by Luke Matheson

The Dumas Police Department is actively investigating a series of criminal incidents reported early Thursday morning in the Meadow View area, including neighborhoods such as Dan Gill, Jack Dante, Mistletoe, Melrose, Evergreen, and Rice. Authorities say they are working multiple cases of Criminal Mischief and... Read More.

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Area Standouts Named to 2025 AAA All-State Softball Team

Thursday, May 29 by Alex Bivens

A number of talented athletes from across Southeast Arkansas have been honored with a spot on the 2025 Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) All-State Softball Team. This annual recognition highlights outstanding individual performance, leadership, and contributions to team success throughout the high school softball season. Players... Read More.

Area Agency on Aging Donates 96 Backpacks to Local Foster Care Initiative

Wednesday, May 28 by Alex Bivens

The Area Agency on Aging in Pine Bluff donated 96 backpacks to the local Toys for Tots Foster Care Initiative on Tuesday, supporting at-risk and foster care youth across Cleveland, Dallas, Jefferson, and Lincoln Counties. Youth service agencies including The Call's Foster Care Program, The... Read More.

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Get ready to taste all the area has to offer

Thursday, April 3 by Rick Walker

May 11th through the 17th is National Hospital Week, and Jefferson Regional has many activities planned. One of the more popular festivities is their annual Food Truck Friday, which will fill up the main parking lot from 10-2 on May 16th. JRMC is currently looking... Read More.

Most Deltaplex area counties now under a burn ban

Thursday, March 20 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Following Wednesday’s outbreak of wildfires nearly every county in the Deltaplex is now under a burn ban. Counties included are: Arkansas County Bradley County Cleveland County Dallas County Grant County Jefferson County Lincoln County Lonoke County Pulaski County Saline County. Desha County and Drew County are the only two counties in the Deltaplex area that... Read More.

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United Way’s Jason Duren and Area Agency’s Lauren Bland discussed the 27th Annual Reeling for Meals Bass Tournament

Thursday, March 20 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Jason Duren was joined by Lauren Bland of the Area Agency on Aging to talk about the 27th Annual Reeling for Meals Bass Tournament that takes place in April. Jennifer Lipp was sitting in for... Read More.

Deltaplex area under the gun for severe weather late Friday night into Saturday morning

Friday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

A severe weather outbreak is expected to form Friday evening into Saturday morning in the Deltaplex area, and recent short term models are showing Pine Bluff and surrounding areas in the area of concern. Meteorologist Dan Holiday spoke with Deltaplex News to discuss what the... Read More.

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Deltaplex Area Teams Light Up the Scoreboard in Week 2

Deltaplex Area Teams Featured in 2025 Arkansas Varsity Preseason Football Rankings

Train Derails in McGehee, Police Urge Motorists to Avoid Area

Deltaplex Area Athletes Honored at All-Arkansas Preps Banquet

Area legislators asked for help to avert possible CASA closure

Dumas Police Investigating Overnight Crime Spree in Meadow View Area

Area Standouts Named to 2025 AAA All-State Softball Team

Area Agency on Aging Donates 96 Backpacks to Local Foster Care Initiative

Get ready to taste all the area has to offer

Most Deltaplex area counties now under a burn ban

United Way’s Jason Duren and Area Agency’s Lauren Bland discussed the 27th Annual Reeling for Meals Bass Tournament

Deltaplex area under the gun for severe weather late Friday night into Saturday morning

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