- Deltaplex News

PBPD searching for 30-year-old Isiah Walls for kidnapping & battery

Tuesday, March 12 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE:According to the Pine Bluff Police Department Xander has been located safe and sound.Isiah dropped Xander off to a family member and fled again, according to a press release.Detectives are still looking for Isiah Walls. He is driving the 2011 white Cadillac SRX with... Read More.

Arkansas State Police investigating Hot Springs officer involved shooting

Tuesday, March 12 by Luke Matheson

The Hot Springs Police Department (HSPD) has asked the Criminal Investigation Division of Arkansas State Police (ASP) to investigate a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday, March 11, 2024, in Hot Springs.An HSPD officer was wounded and suspect Jody Lyn Lewis, 45, of Sherwood... Read More.

Red Wolves Fall to James Madison in Sun Belt Championship Game

Monday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

Freddy Hicks scored a game-high 24 points, but the Arkansas State men’s basketball team dropped a tough 91-71 decision to second-seeded James Madison in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament championship game on Monday night inside the Pensacola Bay Center.Hicks’ season-best total came on 6-of-12... Read More.

BALLOT INTEGRITY ALERT: Attorney General Griffin Explains Rules Governing Signature Collection for Ballot Initiatives

Monday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

With signatures being collected on several ballot initiatives ahead of the 2024 general election, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement and guidance on rules that govern the collection of signatures:“It is vitally important that laws governing each part of the ballot initiative... Read More.

https://www.jrmc.org/services/urinary-urology/

Arkansas State Police plans St Patrick’s Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign

Monday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the United States' most popular holidays, celebrated with festivals, parades, and parties. These celebrations frequently feature themed cocktails and green pints, and the amount of alcohol consumed on this holiday is higher than average.People are more likely to... Read More.

Hicks’ Game-Winner Propels Red Wolves into SBC Championship Game

Sunday, March 10 by Luke Matheson

During a timeout with 14.6 seconds remaining, Arkansas State men’s basketball guard Freddy Hicks told Head Coach Bryan Hodgson he wanted the ball in the final seconds.And get the ball he did, sinking a game-winning floater at the buzzer to lift the fourth-seeded Red... Read More.

A-State Rallies to Claim Series Over Eastern Illinois

Sunday, March 10 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State baseball (11-5, 0-0 SBC) struggled to find a rhythm for most of the contest against Eastern Illinois (2-11, 0-0 OVC), but managed to hit their stride in the final three innings to claim an 8-7 victory on Sunday afternoon at Tomlinson Stadium.Dylan... Read More.

Pine Bluff defeats Benton 68-63 to repeat as Class 5A State Champions

Saturday, March 9 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Zebras have done it again!The Zebras defeated 5A South foe Benton 68-63 to repeat as Class 5A State Champions in Friday’s game at Bank OKZ Arena in Hot Springs. The Z’s finish with a 24-6 record on the year, earning the... Read More.

2024 Jefferson County Super Tuesday Election Results

Tuesday, March 5 by Luke Matheson

ALL POLL SITES REPORTING - FINAL UNOFFICIAL NUMBERSDEMOCRAT - MAYOR OF PINE BLUFFShirley Washington - 1940Vivian Flowers - 1913Joni Alexander - 1123Steven Mays - 267Samuel Glover - 263Charles Washington - 59Mayor Shirley Washington and Representative Vivian Flowers will have a runoff to determine the... Read More.

Consumer Alert: Attorney General Griffin Provides Guidance on Potential Surges in Lodging Rates for Solar Eclipse

Tuesday, March 5 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK – With the start of Consumer Protection Week and the April 8 solar eclipse’s path of totality set to encompass a large portion of Arkansas, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following alert to consumers about expected price hikes, particularly for overnight lodging, around... Read More.

Arkansas Department of Public Safety prepared for 2024 Solar Eclipse

Monday, March 4 by Luke Matheson

Today, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Public Safety Secretary Colonel Mike Hagar, Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) Director A.J. Gary, and other state agency leaders held a joint news conference at the Arkansas Highway Department to discuss the upcoming Arkansas Solar Eclipse 2024, which will occur... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department investigating Monday morning homicide

Monday, March 4 by Luke Matheson

On March 4, 2024, just after 3:00 AM, Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a shooting at 2709 S. Georgia. On arrival, the officers located 24-year-old Austen McAfee who had suffered a gunshot to the chest. McAfee was unresponsive and later... Read More.