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Final beam set into place for construction of Saracen Casino Resort hotel & event center

Tuesday, October 29 by Luke Matheson

The final beam was lifted into place for the new hotel and convention center at Saracen Casino Resort on Tuesday.Carlton Saffa, Chief Market Officer for Saracen Casino Report, spoke with Deltaplex News about the momentous occasion once the beam was bolted into place, saying... Read More.

Arkansas State Police investigating Wednesday pedestrian fatality in Jefferson County

Monday, October 28 by Luke Matheson

On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at approximately 8:53 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) responded to a call of a vehicle collision on State Highway 54 in Pine Bluff. Deltaplex News was the first to report on the accident when it happened. According to the ASP,... Read More.

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Arkansas High School All Star Games to be Discontinued

Monday, October 28 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas High School Coaches Association executive committee informed the AAA board of directors that the annual All-Star games will be discontinued. That decision comes after declining participation from both athletes and coaches in recent years.In place of the All-Star game contests, the AHSCA... Read More.

One injured, one killed in Monticello house fire

Sunday, October 27 by Luke Matheson

According to a press release from the Monticello Fire Department, firefighters was called to a structure fire at a S. Pine Street mobile home park at 11:38PM, October 26, 2024.Engine 1, Engine 2, & Monticello Police Dept & Southeast Emergency Medical and Monticello Ambulance... Read More.

Week 8 Deltaplex Area High School Football Scores

Saturday, October 26 by Luke Matheson

Week 8 of the 2024 Arkansas High School Football season is in the books, and we have all of your area scores below!CLASS 6AMarion 42, Sheridan 21CLASS 5APine Bluff 33, Watson Chapel 6Maumelle 55, White Hall 0CLASS 4ADeWitt 48, Crossett 14Monticello 48, Helena-West Helena... Read More.

Hensley man 1 of 2 men arrested on CSAM charges

Saturday, October 26 by Luke Matheson

On Friday, October 25, 2024, ASP ICAC Task Force agents, with support from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, executed an arrest and search warrant in Hensley following a cyber tip from NCMEC. The tip was related to activity on a social media platform. Agents arrested... Read More.

1-year-old killed in Eudora house fire

Friday, October 25 by Luke Matheson

EUDORA, Ark. — The Chicot County Sheriff’s Office has requested the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate a house fire that left a 1-year-old boy dead. The fire occurred on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m. in the 900... Read More.

Tow truck driver struck and killed Thursday night in Desha County

Friday, October 25 by Luke Matheson

A tow truck driver was struck and killed in the Desha County community of Mitchellville Thursday night.According to multiple sources 30-year-old James Jones of Dumas was attempting to assist a stranded motorist on the southbound lane side of U.S. Highway 65 in the 8... Read More.

Law enforcement searching for juvenile detention center escapee

Friday, October 25 by Luke Matheson

Seventeen-year-old Jaylin Bennett has escaped from the Dermott Juvenile Treatment Center.Bennett was in the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Youth Services custody until he left the facility without permission at around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.Local law enforcement is asking for help in... Read More.

Law enforcement investigating overnight shooting at UAPB

Friday, October 25 by Luke Matheson

An investigation is currently ongoing following a shooting that occurred overnight at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.This shooting coincides with the start of homecoming festivities; however, officials have indicated that there is no believed connection to these events.The university police reported that... Read More.

Victim identified in Wednesday pedestrian fatality accident

Thursday, October 24 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The victim in Wednesday night’s pedestrian fatality accident has been identified.According to a report from the Arkansas State Police, 26-year-old Jajuan Meadows was walking westbound on Highway 54 just west of Ramick Road when he was struck by a 2023 Dodge Charger that... Read More.

Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches 29th Annual Award Dinner Raises Over $190,000, Honors Sissy Jones

Thursday, October 24 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches raised more than $190,000 at its 29th Annual Arkansas Children’s Award Dinner, enabling the organization to continue its mission to provide safe, healthy, and loving homes for Arkansas children. This year’s Arkansas Children’s Award was presented to Sissy Jones, founder... Read More.