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How the Diplomatic Security Service is helping to secure the Winter Olympics for fans and athletes

Saturday, January 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Athletes and fans will start arriving at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan next month, but one U.S. agency has been on the ground working to ensure safety at the games.Special agents from the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) have been... Read More.

Pine Bluff Zebras Youth Football Camp Set to Inspire Next Generation of Athletes

Monday, July 21 by Laron Marbley

Pine Zebras Youth Football Camp Set to Inspire Next Generation of Athletes PINE BLUFF, Ark. – July 21, 2025 — Excitement is building in Pine Bluff as the legendary Zebras prepare to host their annual Youth Football Camp, a highly anticipated event aimed at grooming... Read More.

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Young Athletes Shine at MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Event at Historic Taylor Field

Tuesday, July 1 by Luke Matheson

Nearly 60 young athletes between the ages of 7 and 14 took the field at Historic Taylor Field for the Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run competition, held under the blazing 93-degree sun. Representing Jefferson County and Southeast/Central Arkansas, participants battled the heat... 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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Local Athletes Named to 2025 AAA All-State Baseball Team

Thursday, May 29 by Alex Bivens

Several standout baseball players from Southeast Arkansas have earned a prestigious spot on the 2025 Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) All-State Baseball Team. The annual list recognizes the top high school players across the state for their performance, sportsmanship, and impact on the field throughout... Read More.

Arkansas School Transfer Law impacts student athletes and districts

Thursday, April 17 by Alex Bivens

Among the many laws and regulations adopted by the Arkansas General Assembly this year was legislation dealing with student transfers, particularly for athletics. Dr. Keith McGee, the Superintendent of the Watson Chapel School District appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where host Greg Horne... Read More.

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Deltaplex area athletes named to All-State Baseball, Softball, and Soccer teams

Monday, May 22 by Staff

The Arkansas Activities Association has named the players that have been named 2023 All-State Baseball and Softball players. The Deltaplex coverage area has several athletes represented on the list. Those players are: BASEBALL CLASS 5A Landen Fiemster – Sheridan Gabe Kuttenkuller – Sheridan CLASS 4A Christian Carnal – Star City Landon MeInychuk –... Read More.

UAPB Athletes Continue To Shine As They Earn Degrees At Fall 166th Commencement

Monday, December 12 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Athletes Continues To Shine As They Earn Degrees At Fall 166th Commencement The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff athletics department had seven student-athletes walk across the stage to receive their degrees on Friday, December 10, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center at the 2022... Read More.

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5 PORT CITY SPEED YOUNG ATHLETES QUALIFY TO COMPETE IN THE 2022 AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS

Monday, July 11 by Laron Marbley

5 Port City Speed Young Athletes Qualify to Compete in the 2022 AAU Junior Olympics On June 24, 2022 16 athletes from the Port City SPEED AAU Track and Field club traveled to Carl Junction, MO to participate in the Region 16 multi-state competitions. They... Read More.

Deltaplex area athletes signing National Letters of Intent

Tuesday, February 1 by Staff

Several Deltaplex area athletes will sign National Letters of Intent to play collegiate football on Wednesday. Deltaplex News has put together a list of athletes who are expected to sign and where they are expected to go if they have released their intended choice. NOTE:... Read More.

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A-State Track & Field Teams, Athletes Recognized For Academics

Friday, July 23 by Laron Marbley

A-State Track & Field Teams, Athletes Recognized For Academics JONESBORO, Ark. (7/22/21) – Success both in competition and in the classroom continue to be hallmarks of the Arkansas State track and field programs. Both the men's and women's track and field teams were named USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams,... Read More.

Justice Department challenges bans on transgender athletes

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday challenged bans involving transgender people that target athletes in West Virginia and children in Arkansas, slamming them as violations of federal law. The department filed statements of interest in lawsuits that seek to overturn... Read More.

Stories tagged with: athletes

How the Diplomatic Security Service is helping to secure the Winter Olympics for fans and athletes

Pine Bluff Zebras Youth Football Camp Set to Inspire Next Generation of Athletes

Young Athletes Shine at MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Event at Historic Taylor Field

Deltaplex Area Athletes Honored at All-Arkansas Preps Banquet

Local Athletes Named to 2025 AAA All-State Baseball Team

Arkansas School Transfer Law impacts student athletes and districts

Deltaplex area athletes named to All-State Baseball, Softball, and Soccer teams

UAPB Athletes Continue To Shine As They Earn Degrees At Fall 166th Commencement

5 PORT CITY SPEED YOUNG ATHLETES QUALIFY TO COMPETE IN THE 2022 AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS

Deltaplex area athletes signing National Letters of Intent

A-State Track & Field Teams, Athletes Recognized For Academics

Justice Department challenges bans on transgender athletes

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