ouachita – Deltaplex News

Burn Bans Lifted in Grant, Ouachita Counties; Citations Issued in Jefferson County

Monday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

Burn bans have been lifted in Grant and Ouachita counties following rainfall over the weekend, but several counties across the Deltaplex remain under restrictions. Jefferson, Arkansas, Cleveland, Lincoln, Dallas, Drew and Desha counties are still under burn bans until further notice, according to local officials. Authorities... Read More.

Ouachita County Man To Be Charged With Aggravated Assault and Attempted Capital Murder Following Standoff

Tuesday, August 5 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE 11:55 AM: The Arkansas State Police have released a statement regarding the standoff that occurred Monday night in Ouachita County. The following information has been provided in that report: A tense, 12-hour standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies ended Monday evening in Stephens, after... Read More.

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Ouachita County Man Arrested for Perjury and Illegal Voting in 2024 Election

Monday, July 7 by Luke Matheson

A Ouachita County resident has been arrested on felony charges related to voter fraud during the 2024 general election, following an investigation by the Arkansas Attorney General’s Election Integrity Unit (EIU). Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Monday that Thomas Wesson has been charged with perjury... Read More.

Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man

Thursday, April 17 by Luke Matheson

The Ouachita County Sheriff's Office is searching for 22-year-old Terry Lynn Bishop Jr., who is missing and considered a vulnerable adult. He is a high-functioning autistic male and partially nonverbal — may not speak unless directly addressed and may not respond to strangers. Last seen: •... Read More.

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Ouachita Baptist to travel to UCO for first round playoff game.

Tuesday, November 19 by Rick Walker

The University of Central Oklahoma is in the NCAA Divison II playoffs for the first time in 21 years and will host Ouachita Baptist this Saturday at Chad Richison Stadium in Edmond. The game will kickoff at 1 p.m. The Bronchos are the champions... Read More.

State closes Lake Ouachita State Park after campers test positive for coronavirus

Friday, April 3 by Greg

The Arkansas State Parks have temporarily closed all facilities, including day-use areas, at Lake Ouachita State Park to the public Friday morning following a report that three people who camped there in late March tested positive for COVID-19. The announcement came in a press release... Read More.

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Former PBPD Officer Missing After Diving Into Lake Ouachita

Tuesday, July 23 by Staff

Arkansas authorities are searching for a deputy who disappeared after diving into a lake while he was boating. The missing man has been identified as Keith Wright. He is a deputy of the Grant County Sherriff’s Office. According to a news release, a call was... Read More.

UPDATE: Ouachita County Explosion Kills Driver, Injures Firefighters

Wednesday, March 27 by Staff

Ouachita Department of Emergency Management has confirmed one person is dead and two firefighters are injured after a tanker truck carrying ammonium nitrate exploded on Highway 278, just west of Camden. The explosion occurred sometime around 7:00 this morning. The Department of Transportation says Highway... Read More.

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Burn Bans Lifted in Grant, Ouachita Counties; Citations Issued in Jefferson County

Ouachita County Man To Be Charged With Aggravated Assault and Attempted Capital Murder Following Standoff

Ouachita County Man Arrested for Perjury and Illegal Voting in 2024 Election

Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man

Ouachita Baptist to travel to UCO for first round playoff game.

State closes Lake Ouachita State Park after campers test positive for coronavirus

Former PBPD Officer Missing After Diving Into Lake Ouachita

UPDATE: Ouachita County Explosion Kills Driver, Injures Firefighters

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