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Pine Bluff Fire and Police hosted a Public Safety Cookoff

By Deseray McKinzyThe Pine Bluff Fire Department and the Police Department had a friendly competition at their first Public Safety Cookout for lunch in the Courtyard of City Hall on Friday, May 21st. Captain Bruce Bailey of the Fire Department came up with the... Read More.

Block Party offered fun to the community

Sunday, May 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyDeltaplex’s own William Jenkins hosted the second block of this year presented by Uptown Salon and The City of Pine Bluff in the downtown area on Saturday, May 22nd. The block party was free to the public and began at 4 pm... Read More.

UAPB allowing in-person learning for 2021 LIONS Program

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently announced in a news release that they are happy to welcome the return of in-person learning for the 2021 Learning Institute and Opportunities for New Students (LIONS) Program. The news release... Read More.

Police Department taking applications for Concerned Citizens in Action Group

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyDeputy Chief Shirley Warrior from the police department spoke with Deltaplex News about the Concerned Citizens Group that she and her team put together to help stop crime and combat speeding and street concerns. Chief Warrior stated that this is an opportunity... Read More.

UAPB recieves $469K grant from Windgate Foundation

Thursday, May 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announced Wednesday that it was recently awarded a two-year grant of $469,420 to support teacher preparation programs for students through its Educator Preparation Program that was provided by the Windgate Foundation.In the University's news release... Read More.

Scholarship opportunity for senior high school students deadline approaching

Wednesday, May 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyWhitnee Boyd joined Deltaplex news to discuss The Gift of Enlightenment Scholarship that she coordinates, which is in honor of the late Ms. Carla Thomas Allen. Boyd explained the scholarship and why it was created in Allen's honor,Boyd described Allen as a... Read More.

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The Boys and Girls Club to host anniversary kickball tournament

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Boys and Girls Club met with Deltaplex News to discuss the club's 75th anniversary and the kickball tournament that they host in honor of that. According to the CEO, Nyeisha Aldridge, the tournament will be on July 10th at Townsend Park... Read More.

Council discusses wide range of issues, including speed humps

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council faced an agenda with 12 items on it Monday, with everything from closing alleys in various parts of the city to waiving competitive bidding so that the Code Enforcement Department could buy a vehicle from a local... Read More.

County Judge talks courthouse renovations; Quorum courtroom

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson spoke with Deltaplex about the 8-month renovation project of the historical county courthouse. The Quorum Courtroom where the Quorum Court Committee meets monthly was one of the first renovations that have been completed in the courthouse... Read More.

Community Fishing Day Event was an success

Monday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Arkansas Game & Fish Commission had a great turnout with more than 150 people present at their first Community Fishing Day Event according to the commission on Saturday, May 15th. The event was held at the MLK Park Pond where the... Read More.

Synchrony pledged $500,000 to UAPB students

Thursday, May 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced a pledge of $500,000 over the next two years from the Synchrony Foundation as part of its new initiative to advance education and economic opportunity for students and low-income communities. According to Synchrony's website, ... Read More.

Pine Bluff Parks and Recreations to host free summer camp

Tuesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyPine Bluff Parks and Recreations is hosting a free Summer Sports & Discovery Camp this summer for ages 6-14 beginning June 7th until July 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring swimming, sports, painting, storytelling, gardening, science, arts, and more.The camp... Read More.

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