Local News - Deltaplex News (2024)

By Ray KingFive Southeast Arkansas residents who were arrested following a traffic stop by White Hall Police in the early morning hours Thursday made their first court appearance Friday in Pine Bluff District Court.They had been booked into the jail on... Read More.

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest on Friday that unlike Jefferson County, his county has not imposed weight limits on county roads.The state has an 85,000 pound limit on the amount of weight a truck can have to operate but County Judge Gerald Robinson... Read More.

In early 2023, Diedra Levi was ready to make a change. After years of working for the public housing authority in Conway, Arkansas, she began to reflect on her life and goals for the future.“One day, I realized that my entire life was dependent... Read More.

With the college football season kicking off and the NFL just around the corner, the computers at Bet Saracen, the online sports book operated by the Saracen Casino and Resort are, in the words of Oldies 1013 Morning Show host Greg Horne “fired... Read More.

Pine Bluff, AR — The Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation (AGFF) recently inducted Dr. Steve Lochmann, professor of fisheries management and ecology and director of assessment of student learning at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), into its 2024 Arkansas Outdoor Hall... Read More.

Central Moloney President and CEO Chris Hart spoke on Thursday about the 75 years the company has been in Pine Bluff, and the initial expansion into Florida, which was unsuccessful.Hart appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning... Read More.

Five Southeast Arkansas residents are in jail facing attempted capital murder charges after a traffic stop by White Hall Police Wednesday night.Two White Hall Police Officers were reportedly exposed to fentanyl because of the stop and had to be taken to Jefferson Regional Hospital.... Read More.

The driver of a school bus that was involved in a collision with a Pine Bluff Police Car was praised for what he did during a meeting of the Pine Bluff School District Board on Tuesday.District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree talked about that... Read More.

Dr. Tyrone Jackson, the new President of Southeast Arkansas College was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Thursday as a way of introducing himself to the area.Jackson assumed the position July 1, replacing Dr. Steven Bloomberg, who took a job... Read More.

By Ray KingA $2,500 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of stealing hemp from a tobacco store.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Verdell Canser, 29, with... Read More.

Earlier this week, a special circuit judge, hearing a lawsuit filed against Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson accusing him of wrongfully without holding the pay of an employee in the circuit clerk’s office ruled Robinson was correct in his action.Robinson contended that Morgan Tillman,... Read More.

Wednesday, August 28 by Greg

Fire Chief Shauwn Howell is proud to announce the following promotions:▪ Lieutenant Richard Kress promoted to the rank of Captain▪ Lieutenant Fredrick Batemon promoted to the rank of Captain▪ Lieutenant Antonio Scott promoted to the rank of Captain▪ Engineer Derrick Jacobs promoted to the... Read More.