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Woman arrested after alleged domestic incident with father of child

By Ray King A reported criminal mischief at an apartment on Olive Street Tuesday resulted in the arrest of a woman who allegedly ran into an apartment and beat a male who is the father of her child. During a court hearing Friday, Prosecuting Attorney S.... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after hitting another man with his vehicle

Friday, October 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of hitting another man with a vehicle Tuesday. Lincoln County District Judge Phillip Green set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Christophe Henderson, 38, with second-degree battery.... Read More.

Star City Superintendent talks on campus dental clinics

Thursday, October 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

To help alleviate problems with students missing school to go to dental appointments, the Star City Public Schools are providing help on campus. Superintendent Jordan Frizzell told Deltaplex News how the program got started.The dental and medical clinics are making a huge difference in class attendance.

Sheridan announces annual Timberfest Celebration activities

Thursday, October 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

Thousands of people will converge on Sheridan this weekend for the annual Timberfest celebration. Marilyn DeMoss with the Grant County Chamber joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about the event and how it has evolved through the years.Saturday gets going with a... Read More.

$10,000 cash-only bond set for Redfield man accused of second-degree domestic battery

Thursday, October 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 cash-only bond was set Thursday for a Redfield man currently on probation on domestic battery charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Bret Blasengame, 37, with second-degree domestic battery. In addition... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested on theft allegation

Thursday, October 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A police investigation into a reported employee theft resulted in the arrest Wednesday of a Pine Bluff man. Carlos Pugh, 45 was taken into custody after police were sent to Kiswire at 10:30 am. Officers were told Pugh had stolen over $2,000 worth... Read More.

Ambulance routes subject to city council action

Wednesday, October 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

Two private companies will be awarded contracts for street improvements after votes by the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday. One of those projects will be to improve access to Jefferson Regional Hospital. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday, Council Member Joni Alexander explained... Read More.

CHI St. Vincent gives $1.1M Gift to UAPB Nursing Department

Tuesday, October 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff, AR —CHI St Vincent, a regional health network serving central and southwest Arkansas since 1888, has announced a $1.1 million gift to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) designed to address the nation's nursing shortage.The university and the health... Read More.

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Extension Specialist and Interim Director at UAPB receives $109,000 grant

Tuesday, October 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

Dr. Nicholas Romano, Extension specialist and interim director of the Center of Excellence in Aquaculture and Fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has received a $109,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) to conduct aquaponic... Read More.

Alexander talks council vote on new food pantry location

Tuesday, October 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

A day after five members of the Pine Bluff City Council voted to allow Living Grace First Ward Food Pantry to use the former fire station on Commerce Road, Council member Joni Alexander appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show to talk about that... Read More.

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$20,000 bond set for man accussed of choking and kicking girlfriend

Tuesday, October 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Jefferson County man accused of choking and kicking his girlfriend Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Mahammad Ali, 40, with aggravated assault. Reading from... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for Florida man accused of stealing two vehicles

Monday, October 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Monday for a Florida man accused of stealing two vehicles, one in Benton and one in Pine Bluff. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge John Horak III,... Read More.