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UAPB Small Farm Program Awarded Grant to Train Beginning Farmers

Thursday, March 20 by Deltaplex Staff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Small Farm Program was recently awarded a Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), according to Dr. Henry English, head of the UAPB program. The... Read More.

United Way’s Jason Duren and Area Agency’s Lauren Bland discussed the 27th Annual Reeling for Meals Bass Tournament

Thursday, March 20 by Deltaplex Staff

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Jason Duren was joined by Lauren Bland of the Area Agency on Aging to talk about the 27th Annual Reeling for Meals Bass Tournament that takes place in April. Jennifer Lipp was sitting in for... Read More.

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Shamiya Morris

Thursday, March 20 by Deltaplex Staff

Booking #: 179548 Age: 20 Gender: Female Race: African American Address: Wabbaseka, AR Booking Date: 03-19-2025 - 2:35 pm Charges: Domestic Battering III

Two $2.5k bonds set for two women being charged with theft of property

Thursday, March 20 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff women previously convicted of theft of property in shoplifting incidents were arrested Tuesday following an alleged theft at Walmart. Christyantana Gates, 27, and Nicole Black, 42, were taken into custody after allegedly concealing unscanned merchandise at the store. During a court... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas College addresses dangerous fire outbreak off of Hwy 104

Wednesday, March 19 by Deltaplex Staff

SEARK College President Dr. Jackson has sent an email to students and staff explaining that they will be monitoring the situation. Students and staff are encouraged to contact friends and family.This is a developing story and will be updated as soon as more information... Read More.

Watson Chapel Celebrates New High School with Topping Off Ceremony

Wednesday, March 19 by Deltaplex Staff

On Tuesday, the Watson Chapel School District conducted a “topping off” ceremony at the site of the new high school which is under construction. Among those speaking at the ceremony were State Representative Mike Holcomb, who is a former County Judge and worked for the... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a PB man being charged with felon in possession of a firearm

Wednesday, March 19 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man currently on probation who was arrested Monday after a gun was found in his bedroom. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

White Hall High School Teacher and Student Honored at Chamber Banquet

Wednesday, March 19 by Deltaplex Staff

A teacher and a student at White Hall High School were recognized recently at the annual White Hall Chamber of Commerce banquet, and the teacher also received state-wide recognition. School District Superintendent Gary Williams talked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning... Read More.

Kenneth Jr. Cross

Wednesday, March 19 by Deltaplex Staff

Booking #: 107182 Age: 48 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 03-19-2025 - 6:40 am Charges: Domestic Battering III

Christyantana D Gates

Wednesday, March 19 by Deltaplex Staff

Booking #: 179453 Age: 27 Gender: Female Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 03-18-2025 - 7:02 pm Charges: THEFT - SHOPLIFTING

Local multi-business owner Lelan Stice discussed the need for revitalizing Dollarway Road

Wednesday, March 19 by Deltaplex Staff

At one time, Dollarway Road was bustling with a number of successful businesses, a high school, and a high traffic volume. The high traffic volume still exists but the high school is closed and many of those businesses, including restaurants and a bank branch have... Read More.

Watson Chapel School District Celebrates New High School Milestone

Tuesday, March 18 by Deltaplex Staff

The Watson Chapel School District celebrated a milestone Tuesday with a topping out ceremony for the construction of the new high school. Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee served as master of ceremonies and opened with these words.After introducing guests including Mayor Vivian Flowers, State Representatives Mike... Read More.