issues – Page 2 – Deltaplex News

Communication issues discussed by Drew County Quorum Court

Friday, January 16 by Ray King

Calls for transparency between Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin and members of the Quorum Court delayed the most recent meeting with after Justice Frank Appleberry made a verbal motion asking the judge to be more forthcoming to members. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Appleberry... Read More.

Uvalde officer’s trial could be in jeopardy after issues with key witness testimony

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

(CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) -- The criminal case against former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian Gonzales could be in jeopardy after defense attorneys accused prosecutors of withholding key information that was revealed during the first day of testimony on Tuesday.Defense... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Chappell Roan almost canceled 2025 US tour due to mental health issues

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Chappell Roan had a great 2025, releasing two singles, playing festivals worldwide, doing a series of pop-up shows in the U.S., attending the Met Ball and winning a Grammy. But in a newsletter to fans, she reveals that some of those events were nearly... Read More.

Trump issues 1st vetoes of 2nd term, including bipartisan Colorado water act, drawing accusations of ‘partisan games’

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump issued vetoes for the first bills of his second term, including a bipartisan bill intended to provide funding for a water infrastructure project in Colorado, a measure that passed the House and Senate unanimously.The Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

The Year in Music 2025: Billy Joel reveals health issues, stars in revealing documentary

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

Billy Joel's 2025 didn't start out so hot. In January, the Piano Man postponed a show in order to have a medical procedure. He did perform two shows in February and continued to announce more concerts for 2025, including co-headlining dates with Sting, Rod... Read More.

FDA issues recall for frozen shrimp that may be contaminated with cesium-137

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The FDA has announced a recall of frozen raw shrimp due to potential exposure to the radioactive isotope cesium-137.The FDA says about 83,800 bags of frozen raw shrimp imported from Indonesia are being recalled after the products may have... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Pine Bluff Business Owner Disputes City Credit for Cleanup Amid Ongoing Illegal Dumping Issues

Tuesday, December 16 by Luke Matheson

Concerns raised on social media about trash scattered near the intersection of Brentwood and Belmour in Pine Bluff have led to frustration from a local business owner after the City of Pine Bluff posted photos of the area following a cleanup. Wes Brown, owner of... Read More.

$25,000 Bond Issued for Pine Bluff Woman Accused of Terroristic Threatening & Domestic Battery

Monday, December 15 by Luke Matheson

A Pine Bluff woman arrested on charges of first-degree terroristic threatening and third-degree domestic battering will have to post a $25,000 bond to be released from jail following a probable cause hearing Monday. Pine Bluff District Judge Kim Bridgforth found probable cause to hold Ashley... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

State Pediatrics Group issues statement on change in hepatitis B vaccine recommendations

Monday, December 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Following the national Advisory Committee on Immunization’s (ACIP) vote Friday to downgrade its recommendations to protect infants from Hepatitis B, the Arkansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following statement: “Arkansas pediatricians spend every day partnering with caregivers to ensure... Read More.

Desha County Circuit Court Issues Sentences in Multiple Cases

Friday, November 21 by Luke Matheson

Several defendants entered negotiated pleas and were sentenced Monday, November 17, in Desha County Circuit Court. Kentracion Vincent pleaded guilty to possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance. Vincent was sentenced to one year of supervised probation and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine. Conner Woodyard... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Pine Bluff Mayor Addresses Trust Issues Regarding One Cent Sales Tax

Tuesday, November 18 by Alex Bivens

At Monday’s press conference introducing a proposed one-cent sales tax in Pine Bluff, Mayor Vivian Flowers answered questions from both the media and citizens in attendance. Deltaplex News reporter Luke Matheson asked the mayor about the trust issues many Pine Bluff residents have expressed toward... Read More.

Barbaree: Teachers Alone Can’t Fix Grade Issues

Wednesday, September 24 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King This is the second of two stories about letter grades that were given to every school in the state by the Arkansas State Board of Education based on the results of new testing adopted to replace the former ACT Aspire tests which... Read More.

Stories tagged with: issues

Communication issues discussed by Drew County Quorum Court

Uvalde officer’s trial could be in jeopardy after issues with key witness testimony

Chappell Roan almost canceled 2025 US tour due to mental health issues

Trump issues 1st vetoes of 2nd term, including bipartisan Colorado water act, drawing accusations of ‘partisan games’

The Year in Music 2025: Billy Joel reveals health issues, stars in revealing documentary

FDA issues recall for frozen shrimp that may be contaminated with cesium-137

Pine Bluff Business Owner Disputes City Credit for Cleanup Amid Ongoing Illegal Dumping Issues

$25,000 Bond Issued for Pine Bluff Woman Accused of Terroristic Threatening & Domestic Battery

Desha County Circuit Court Issues Sentences in Multiple Cases

Pine Bluff Mayor Addresses Trust Issues Regarding One Cent Sales Tax

Barbaree: Teachers Alone Can’t Fix Grade Issues

Current Weather