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Pine Bluff Police Department hosts annual Easter Egg Hunt as Easter Hop

By Deseray McKinzyThe Pine Bluff Police Department partnered with Topps Inc to host their annual Easter Egg hunt as an Easter Hop at the old Plaza Hotel at 2 Convention Center Plaza Thursday afternoon from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. According to one of... Read More.

UAPB Programming Board Hosts Unity Fest on campus

Thursday, April 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Union Programming Board hosted their annual Unity Fest on campus on the lawn of the L.A. Davis Student Union Thursday afternoon.The fest featured a live DJ, food, and fun events such as ziplining, wall climbing,... Read More.

Mayor Washington dicusses Police Chief Replacement and Mask mandate

Thursday, April 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King With current Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant due to retire this summer, Mayor Shirley Washington told Deltaplex News on Thursday she has started the process of finding a new chief for the department.Washington said the committee will be chaired by City... Read More.

Senator Boozman opposes American Rescue Plan

Wednesday, March 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In addition to promoting Arkansas residents getting the COVID-19 vaccine, the State’s senior senator, John Boozman on Wednesday talked about his opposition to the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that passed in the U.S. Senate with no Republican Party votes, and his... Read More.

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‘Mirror, Mirror, on the wall: A Virtual Fractured Fairy Tale’ streams this week

Wednesday, March 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Arts and Science Center is preparing to stream their first virtual children's play, 'Mirror, Mirror, on the wall: A Virtual Fractured Fairy Tale' from April 1st-4th at 7 p.m. The Director of the play Kayla Earnest-Lake described her vision and motivation... Read More.

UAPB Union Programming Board hosts first event on campus

Wednesday, March 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Union Programming Board hosted one of their annual 'Trap n Paint' events for the first time this semester on Wednesday afternoon in front of the L.A. Davis Student Union building.The advisor for the Union Programming... Read More.

Senator Boozman stressed the importance of COVID-19 vaccine

Wednesday, March 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Arkansas’ senior senator John Boozman stressed the importance of getting the coronavirus vaccine during a trip to Pine Bluff Wednesday. Boozman talked to Deltaplex News about what he called his Shots in the Arm tour over the Easter congressional break, then went to... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after allegedly catching thief

Wednesday, March 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after he allegedly shot at another man who was allegedly stealing parts from vehicles, then hit the man in the head and held him captive before calling the police.Kevin Langel, 49, will have to post... Read More.

Community Garden Dedication hosted by Barraque Street Missionary Baptist

Tuesday, March 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyIn light of the pandemic, community and churches have become more focused on health and wellness and even more interested in producing food and fruit/vegetable produce traditionally. Barraque Street Missionary Baptist Church located on 1811 W Pullen Avenue is hosting a Community... Read More.

UAPB helps to prevent virus spread

Tuesday, March 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff amongst other colleges and Universities across the state are back in session from spring break. On their first day back Monday, UAPB took the initiative to help reduce the spread of the virus by conducting... Read More.

Extension Office hosting Master Gardener Class and plans upcoming plant sale

Tuesday, March 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Jefferson County Extension Office is hosting the first of two master gardening classes that started earlier this month and last until June 1st. The master gardening class focuses on planting the gardeners vegetable of choice in the demonstration garden located at... Read More.

$1,500 Bond set for Pine Bluff man; accused of running wife off road

Monday, March 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $1,500 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of trying to run his wife off the road Sunday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Clevester Akins, 53, with... Read More.