- Deltaplex News

Most Deltaplex area counties now under a burn ban

Thursday, March 20 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Following Wednesday’s outbreak of wildfires nearly every county in the Deltaplex is now under a burn ban.Counties included are:Arkansas CountyBradley CountyCleveland CountyDallas CountyGrant CountyJefferson CountyLincoln CountyLonoke CountyPulaski CountySaline County.Desha County and Drew County are the only two counties in the Deltaplex area that... Read More.

Wildfire shuts down I530 near Highway 104

Wednesday, March 19 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: 5:38 PM Firefighters continue to battle the fire on I-530. Traffic is currently backup up to Princeton Pike. County firefighters are asking for help from the Forestry firefighters to stop the spread. In Little Rock it is also a dire situation as a... Read More.

Grant County jury finds 32-year-old Billy Bagwell guilty of rape

Tuesday, March 18 by Luke Matheson

32-year-old Billy Bagwell was found guilty of Rape on March, 13 by a Grant County Jury, and sentenced to 20 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections.More information is provided in the press release from the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office:On Thursday, March 13, 2025,... Read More.

Cabot man arrested after shooting at teen on an ATV

Tuesday, March 18 by Luke Matheson

On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, around 7:30 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) received a call to a road rage with a weapon incident at Arkansas Highway 89 and Highway 5 near Cabot. The incident involved a suspect in a vehicle shooting at a teen... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council working on drag racing ordinance

Monday, March 17 by Luke Matheson

By Ray KingAn ordinance establishing a definition for “drag racing” and setting out fines for people caught drag racing will be read for the final time when the Pine Bluff City Council meets on April 7 at 5:30 p.m.The ordinance, sponsored by Council Member... Read More.

Fatalities confirmed following tornadic storms in Arkansas Friday night

Saturday, March 15 by Luke Matheson

Three fatalities have been confirmed in Independence County, and 29 people were reported injured in eight counties in connection to a storm system that moved through the state overnight. Numbers are preliminary and subject to change. Staff from the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM)... Read More.

Two Arrested after child found dead in Weiner, Ark.

Saturday, March 15 by Luke Matheson

Authorities in Poinsett County have arrested two individuals following the tragic discovery of a deceased child in a home in Weiner, Arkansas.Ridge Brandon Noel, 31, and Sharece MonQue Scott, 30, face charges of first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor, with additional charges expected... Read More.

Deltaplex area under the gun for severe weather late Friday night into Saturday morning

Friday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

A severe weather outbreak is expected to form Friday evening into Saturday morning in the Deltaplex area, and recent short term models are showing Pine Bluff and surrounding areas in the area of concern.Meteorologist Dan Holiday spoke with Deltaplex News to discuss what the... Read More.

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University of Arkansas Under Federal Investigation for Alleged Racial Discrimination

Friday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is among more than 50 universities under investigation by the Education Department for alleged racial discrimination.These investigations align with efforts by President Donald Trump's administration to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs that officials claim may exclude... Read More.

Arkansas Faces Moderate Flu Activity and Rising COVID Cases

Friday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas is currently experiencing a moderate level of influenza-like illness (ILI) activity, with a score of 6 out of 13, according to ILINet data for Week 10.Hospital emergency departments have reported that 5.46% of visits are due to ILI, 1.89% to COVID-like illness (CLI),... Read More.

Local student, Evan Stice, scores perfect grade on ACT

Thursday, March 13 by Luke Matheson

Evan C Stice, a Junior at eStem High School, earned the highest possible ACT Composite score of 36 on the ACT test.He is the son of Lelan and Lisa Stice, owners of Doctors Orders Pharmacy and Town & Country Hardware.About one-quarter of 1% of... Read More.

Jefferson County Dive Team Pulls car out of Black Dog Creek

Thursday, March 13 by Luke Matheson

Statement from Jefferson County Sheriffs Department at 3:10PMOn March 13, 2025, a member of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Dive Team recovered a submerged, vehicle from a waterway near the Regional Park Softball Complex in Pine Bluff.Acting on information received from another law... Read More.