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Two Men Killed in Tragic Boating Accident on White River

Sunday, June 22 by Alex Bivens

Two men lost their lives following a devastating boating accident on the White River near St. Charles in Arkansas County. According to sources who spoke with Deltaplex News, the fatal collision occurred Saturday when two boats collided. The victims, identified as a 26-year-old Alden Hargrove... Read More.

Boaters safe after two boats capsize in Arkansas River

Sunday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

Multiple people are safe after two boats capsized Sunday afternoon in the Arkansas River. According to Deltaplex News sources the first boat capsized near Tar Camp Park, which is located near Redfield. Additionally, a rescue boat also capsized, with those on board also being recovered safely.... Read More.

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JCSO recovers human remains in the Arkansas River

Thursday, March 27 by Luke Matheson

On March 27, 2025, at approximately 5:30 pm, the Metropolitan Emergency Communication Association received a phone call from a citizen reporting possible human remains on the bank of the Arkansas River in the area of Knotts Island. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Deputies arrived shortly... Read More.

Pine Bluff man killed while flagging traffic on Saline River bridge

Tuesday, September 10 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff man who was flagging traffic for construction on the Saline River bridge was killed Monday when he was hit by a vehicle. According to a preliminary report, Ulyess Chandler Jr., 65, was in the southbound lane when he was hit by a... Read More.

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Small craft advisory issued for Arkansas river

Wednesday, March 27 by Luke Matheson

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is issuing a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas. Heavy rainfall in Arkansas over the last 24 hours resulted in Arkansas River flows exceeding 70,000 cubic feet per second at Dardanelle. Small craft advisories... Read More.

Body recovered in Arkansas River Sunday

Sunday, March 10 by Greg

On Sunday March 10, 2024, deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to an area of the Arkansas river, regarding a body in the water. Investigators were taken to the area and recovered a body which was later identified as Andrew Hutchinson,... Read More.

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Arkansas River Education Co-Op Hosts DoD Starbase Youth Program Informational

Thursday, November 16 by Staff

On Wednesday, the Arkansas River Education Service invited southeastern Arkansas School district superintendents for a presentation on a new educational program for elementary, middle school, and also high school students geared towards STEM and engaging with military personnel. The intention for Starbase is to... Read More.

Delta River Nature Center is hosting a trail tour

Wednesday, September 6 by Alex Bivens

This Saturday, the Delta Rivers Nature Center is hosting another in their series of Becoming An Outdoors Woman classes, an this week it will be a Trail Tour. Tara Bayird will be hosting the tour and talked to Deltaplex News about what those taking part... Read More.

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Sheriff’s office conducting death investigation after body found in river

Monday, August 28 by Alex Bivens

UPDATE: BODY FOUND IN RIVER IDENTIFIED: Jefferson County, Arkansas - August 28, 2023 - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division has identified the body of a man found in the Arkansas River on Friday, as Mr. Dennis Dees, 53, of Kingsland, AR. On... Read More.

Arkansas River Rice Mill talks historical presence and provided tour to city officials

Monday, February 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

Arkansas River Rice Mill is not only the only black-owned mill in the country it is also located here in Pine Bluff. The mill was started in 2021 by PJ Haynie, a farmer originally from Virginia, and Billy Bridgeforth who is also a farmer... Read More.

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Vehicle stolen out of Jefferson County found in Saline River near Warren

Monday, February 6 by Staff

A vehicle stolen out of Pine Bluff was discovered submerged in the Saline River near the Jim Young Bridge on Highway 63 north of Warren on Sunday, according to a press release from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office. According to Bradley County Chief Deputy Wayne... Read More.

Man hiking at Arkansas’ Buffalo National River dies in fall

Tuesday, May 10 by Staff

JASPER, Ark. (AP) — A 46-year-old Missouri man died after falling about 20 feet (6 meters) while hiking at the Buffalo National River in Arkansas, officials said Monday. Brad Lee Thomas of Springfield was hiking with a group on Saturday in an underdeveloped wilderness area... Read More.

Stories tagged with: river

Two Men Killed in Tragic Boating Accident on White River

Boaters safe after two boats capsize in Arkansas River

JCSO recovers human remains in the Arkansas River

Pine Bluff man killed while flagging traffic on Saline River bridge

Small craft advisory issued for Arkansas river

Body recovered in Arkansas River Sunday

Arkansas River Education Co-Op Hosts DoD Starbase Youth Program Informational

Delta River Nature Center is hosting a trail tour

Sheriff’s office conducting death investigation after body found in river

Arkansas River Rice Mill talks historical presence and provided tour to city officials

Vehicle stolen out of Jefferson County found in Saline River near Warren

Man hiking at Arkansas’ Buffalo National River dies in fall

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