Jefferson County political candidates participate in Thursday debate

Deltaplex News and the Youth Engagement Services (YES) hosted a debate for candidates running for Jefferson County level political offices Thursday morning inside of Freedom Hall at Southeast Arkansas College. Debates were held between the following candidates: JUSTICE OF THE PEACT DISTRICT ONE: Alfred Carroll and... Read More.

UAM FOOTBALL TO HOLD SPRING GAME ON THURSDAY!

UAM FOOTBALL TO HOLD SPRING GAME ON THURSDAY! MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello Weevil football team will be holding a spring game on Thursday, April 14. Come share an evening cheering on your Weevils as they continue preparing for the upcoming fall season. Due... Read More.
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Victim identified following Thursday night homicide on Eva Road

UPDATE 8:15 A.M. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley has identified Thursday night’s homicide victim as 33-year-old Anthony Alexander. Alexander was pronounced deceased at the scene by Deputy Coroner Eric Belcher. UPDATE 6:30 A.M. 51-year-old Charlie Irvin has been arrested in connection to Thursday night’s homicide. Irvin is being charged... Read More.
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Dumas man arrested following Thursday homicide

A Desha County man is in custody after he allegedly shot two individuals following a domestic disturbance outside a Dumas residence last night [*Thursday, January 13th]. Jason Jenkins, 36, of Dumas died at a local hospital and Robert Washington, 35, of Dumas, was treated and... Read More.
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Hensley man killed in Thursday accident

A Hensley man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Saline County Thursday afternoon. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Melvin Wilkerson, 85, was attempting to enter the southbound lanes of U.S. 167 from a private drive and pulled into... Read More.
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National Smoke Out Day is Thursday

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.  – Nationally the third Thursday in November is known as the Great American Smoke Out Day. This year the date falls on Thursday, Nov. 18th. The annual day of observance is an opportunity to shed light on smoking as the leading... Read More.
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Moody Elementary to have AMI day Friday due to power outage

UPDATE: Moody Elementary will observe an AMI day on Friday, October 15th due to ongoing power issues. Lessons will be posted to Google Classroom and teachers will be available via email. Students at all other campuses will attend school. ORIGINAL STORY: Due to a power outage, the White Hall... Read More.

Dewitt man killed in accident Thursday

A Dewitt man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 165 near the Arkansas River Bridge Thursday. A preliminary report identified the victim as Patravius R. Grayson, 29, who was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:16 p.m. by the Arkansas County Coroner... Read More.