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Pine Bluff City Council agenda to ask for delay in Casino reopening

Wednesday, May 13 by Greg

The Pine Bluff City Council will meet on Monday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m., and have a number of proposed ordinances to be voted on.The first resolution will request the operators of the Saracen Casino Resort to delay in resuming casino operations for a... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff names Tavante Calhoun as Quality of Life Coordinator

Wednesday, May 13 by Greg

Go Forward Pine Bluff has announced the hiring of Tavante Calhoun as Quality of Life Coordinator.Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley told DeltaplexNews.com that Calhoun has been a volunteer for the organization, but due to a grant from the Rural LISC initiative Calhoun... Read More.

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AGFC offering payments to rice farmers for waterfowl habitat and hunting access

Wednesday, May 13 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is accepting applications from rice field owners to enroll in its expanded Waterfowl Rice Incentive Conservation Enhancement program. Landowners may receive as much as $150 per acre annually while still maintaining the current production of... Read More.

Sheridan school district announces 2020 graduation and prom dates

Wednesday, May 13 by Greg

The Sheridan School District has announced their plans for the 2020 Sheridan High School graduation and prom.“Graduation and prom are two very special traditions in our community,” said Sheridan Superintendent Jerrod Williams. “We are doing our best to honor these traditions for our seniors... Read More.

Arkansas’ lottery revenue soars, helps fund scholarships

Wednesday, May 13 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The drop in gas prices and closure of Arkansas’ three casinos amid the coronavirus pandemic has fueled the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery fund, as the lottery set a record for total revenue in the month of April. At the end of... Read More.

Mayor Washington says accurate census count is important for Pine Bluff

Wednesday, May 13 by Greg

By Ray KingWith the 2020 census count delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said Tuesday city officials will use the extra time to reach out to those who have not completed the form.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Washington... Read More.

Crenshaw Springs Water Park in White Hall to remain closed due to COVID-19 crisis

Tuesday, May 12 by Greg

Crenshaw Springs water park in White Hall will remain closed despite Governor Asa Hutchinson saying water parks can open on May 22.Mayor Noel Foster told DeltaplexNews.com that he doesn't feel it is safe to open at this time."I just don't feel it is safe... Read More.

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal a Step Closer to Restoring Downtown Buildings

Tuesday, May 12 by Greg

PINE BLUFF, Ark.— In February, the Pine Bluff Historic District Commission of the City of Pine Bluff, Arkansas approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency (“PBURA”) to begin the renovation and restoration of certain properties on the west side... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. provides and County Judge Robinson approves proposed plan in response to county furlough ordinance

Monday, May 11 by Greg

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has provided DeltaplexNews.com with a copy of his proposed plan in response to Jefferson County Ordinance No. 2020-31, passed by members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court last Tuesday evening. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has approved the sheriffs plan.“I... Read More.

Prosecutor says woman killed Arkansas lawmaker for money

Monday, May 11 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A woman charged with killing a former Arkansas lawmaker did it for money and to avoid arrest, a prosecutor alleged in a court filing. Robert Dittrich, the special prosecutor assigned to the case, filed a notice with Randolph County Circuit... Read More.

Free drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing to take place Tuesday in Dumas

Monday, May 11 by Greg

Delta Memorial Hospital and Delta Health Services in Dumas will conduct a free COVID-19 drive-thru screening and testing event on Tuesday, May 12 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Dumas Community Center located at 18 Belmont Street in Dumas.Everyone is welcome to... Read More.

Arkansas releases 300 inmates early as virus precaution

Monday, May 11 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas officials released 300 inmates early from the state’s overcrowded prisons as a precaution during the coronavirus crisis. Dexter Payne, head of Arkansas’ correction division, said Thursday during court testimony that there will be additional releases once inmates are screened... Read More.