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Grant County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale set for March 21st

Thursday, February 13 by Greg

Grant County Master Gardeners will hold it's annual spring plant sale on Saturday March 21st at the new fairgrounds on HWY 167 North from 9 AM - 1 PM. Proceeds from the sale will be used for beautification projects in the community. Sign up for Master... Read More.

10 dead in Arkansas from flu in the past week; Total flu deaths in Arkansas reaches 46

Wednesday, February 12 by Greg

Ten people died from flu-related illness in Arkansas last week, according to a report from the Arkansas Department of Health released on Wednesday. Since September 29, 2019, 46 people have died of influenza-related illness in the state. One was a pediatric death. The ADH reported ‘widespread’... Read More.

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WHPD Officer Harley Herron recognized by the State of Arkansas and City of White Hall

Wednesday, February 12 by Greg

White Hall Police Officer Harley Herron has been recognized by the State of Arkansas and the White Hall City Council for being the first White Hall Police Department officer to save a life by using Naloxone/Narcan for a drug overdose.

UAPB fires bus driver following report of inappropriate video

Wednesday, February 12 by Greg

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has fired a bus driver after a report of an inappropriate video was seen playing on one of its buses on Sunday, Feb. 9. After a swift investigation, UAPB officials determined that the video playing inside the bus... Read More.

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July trial set for suit over Arkansas Ten Commandments

Wednesday, February 12 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has set a July trial for a lawsuit challenging a Ten Commandments display outside the Arkansas state Capitol. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker on Monday ordered the trial over the display installed on the Capitol grounds in... Read More.

City Council candidate debates centered around downtown projects and Go Forward Pine Bluff

Tuesday, February 11 by Greg

Deltaplex Radio aired a live political debate Tuesday at Pine Bluff High School’s Little Theater with numerous local political candidates in attendance. The event was hosted by current Ward One Councilmember Joni Alexander, and was held in front of a live audience of Pine Bluff... Read More.

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Arkansas lawmaker calls for changes after police encounter

Tuesday, February 11 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A black Arkansas lawmaker plans to introduce legislation next year aimed at changing police tactics after officers drew guns on her and another black politician who had called 911 to report that they were being harassed. Democratic state Rep. Vivian... Read More.

Deputy Kaylon McDaniel named JCSO Deputy of the Month

Tuesday, February 11 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce that Kaylon McDaniel is the Deputy of the Month for January 2020. Joining the Jefferson County force in October 2019, McDaniel enjoys helping others and continues to demonstrate it through his dedication to service in... Read More.

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Mayoral candidates debate on Deltaplex Radio

Tuesday, February 11 by Greg

Deltaplex Radio aired a live political debate Tuesday at Pine Bluff High School’s Little Theater with numerous local political candidates in attendance. In the Mayor’s race, Mayor Shirley Washington, Council Member Steven Mays, and Council Member Ivan Whitfield will participate in the debate. Council Member Mays... Read More.

The Dante House in Dumas added to Historic Register

Tuesday, February 11 by Greg

The Dante House in Dumas is one of five properties in Arkansas that are now a part of the National Register of Historic Places. The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) review board approved the locations in December 2019 and received notification of their approval... Read More.

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Arkansas officer on leave after placing student in chokehold

Monday, February 10 by Greg

CAMDEN, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas police officer has been placed on leave as his department investigates him for placing a student in a chokehold Monday morning in a school altercation caught on video. A video circulating on Facebook shows Camden Police... Read More.

Gunman dead, 2 officers hurt in shooting at Forrest City Walmart

Monday, February 10 by Greg

FORREST CITY, Ark. (AP) — Two police officers were wounded and a gunman was killed in an exchange of gunfire at a Walmart store in eastern Arkansas Monday morning, authorities said. Mayor Cedric Williams said at a news conference that the officers were hospitalized soon... Read More.

Author: Greg

Grant County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale set for March 21st

10 dead in Arkansas from flu in the past week; Total flu deaths in Arkansas reaches 46

WHPD Officer Harley Herron recognized by the State of Arkansas and City of White Hall

UAPB fires bus driver following report of inappropriate video

July trial set for suit over Arkansas Ten Commandments

City Council candidate debates centered around downtown projects and Go Forward Pine Bluff

Arkansas lawmaker calls for changes after police encounter

Deputy Kaylon McDaniel named JCSO Deputy of the Month

Mayoral candidates debate on Deltaplex Radio

The Dante House in Dumas added to Historic Register

Arkansas officer on leave after placing student in chokehold

Gunman dead, 2 officers hurt in shooting at Forrest City Walmart

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