auto – Page 1006 – Deltaplex News

School closing information Wednesday at 3 pm

Wednesday, February 17 by Greg

Current closings as of Wednesday, February 17th 3:00 pm. We will be updating as official word comes from districts:White Hall schools will be virtual thru Friday. Watson Chapel schools will be virtual thru Friday Rison schools will be virtual thru Friday. Sheridan schools... Read More.

INTERSTATE CRASH LEADS TO CHAIN REACTION; STATE TROOPER NARROWLY ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURY

Wednesday, February 17 by Greg

FEBRUARY 17, 2021An Arkansas State Trooper narrowly escaped serious injury this morning when the trailer of a commercial carrier jackknifed and struck the rear of an Arkansas State Police patrol car with a trooper inside the vehicle. The incident occurred about 9 AM along... Read More.

https://deltaplex.bigdealsmedia.net/business/2664/deal/3446

Entergy updates on rolling blackouts

Wednesday, February 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday night, there were rolling blackouts and power outages in various locations across Pine Bluff and the state. Tonjia Gaston spoke about this and explained how the outages ranged in time and location.Gaston explained if the blackouts would continue to occur in Pine... Read More.

Street Department director Rick Rhoden speaks on current road conditions in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, February 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyOn Tuesday, the roads were more efficient to drive on but they were not at their best. Pine Bluff Street Department director Rick Rhoden spoke about these conditionsThe city has two snow plows and borrowed one from the county to combat road... Read More.

Snow, Bitter Cold Impact Livestock in Arkansas

Wednesday, February 17 by Staff

From https://talkbusiness.net/2021/02/snow-bitter-cold-impact-livestock-in-arkansas/Single-digit wind chills, freezing water in pipes and troughs, and high snow loads on roofs are causing concerns for poultry and cattle operations, specialists from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture said Monday (Feb. 15).The record-setting storm front that stretches... Read More.

Message to Citizens of DeWitt from the Mayor

Wednesday, February 17 by Jennifer Lipp

To the citizens of DeWitt Trash pickup will resume as soon as the Hazen Landfill reopens and the roads clear. At this time we are probably looking at Monday, Feb 22 at the earliest! City hall will be closed but if you need to... Read More.

THURSDAY BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER AT ARKANSAS TECH CANCELED

Wednesday, February 17 by Laron Marbley

THURSDAY BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER AT ARKANSAS TECH CANCELEDConnor McGinnis, Assistant AD for Athletics CommunicationsRUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello men's and women's basketball contests at Arkansas Tech University Thursday, Feb. 17, have been canceled due to winter weather across the state of Arkansas,... Read More.

#24 Razorbacks Pull Away for 7th-Straight SEC Win

Wednesday, February 17 by Greg

FAYETTEVILLE – Davonte Davis converted a fast break layup with 3:28 left to help the 24th-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks out-score Florida 14-2 over the final 3:28 and claim a 75-64 victory at Bud Walton Arena.Arkansas (17-5, 9-4 SEC) has won seven straight SEC games to... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Meeting addresses resolutions of drag race facility committee and rezoning updates

Tuesday, February 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyPine Bluff City Council meeting was held via Zoom on February 16th. On the Agenda the committee addressed resolutions and Rezoning updates for certain territory in Pine Bluff.The first resolution was sponsored by Council Member Steven Mays which called on the Mayor,... Read More.

Entergy Arkansas Winter Storm Update: 2/16/21 6 p.m.

Tuesday, February 16 by Staff

BY: ARKANSAS EDITORIAL TEAM 02/16/2021As extreme cold winter weather continues, another round of snow and freezing rain will impact the state this evening and is expected to continue through Thursday. Temperatures are also expected to remain well below freezing. These extreme cold conditions and precipitation... Read More.

Natural Gas is in Short Supply in the State

Tuesday, February 16 by Staff

Electricity demand is high currently and the rolling outages are off and on as of Tuesday evening. Plus, natural gas is in short supply.Gov. Hutchinson says this affects a lot of people.

UAPB Reschedule SWAC Basketball Match-ups

Tuesday, February 16 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Reschedule SWAC Basketball Match-upsThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Department of Athletics has released an updated schedule for previously postponed athletic events:UAPB men and women basketball games scheduled for Saturday Feb. 20th vs Texas Southern have been pushed back to Sunday... Read More.