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Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. offers condolences following death of former employee

Friday, May 15 by Greg

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has written a letter to offer condolences following the death of Jean Smith, a former employee of the Jack Jones Detention Center. I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jean Smith, a former employee of the... Read More.

Arkansas citizens can photograph public documents under FOIA

Friday, May 15 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Citizens who request access to public documents under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act now have the right to take a picture of the documents using their cellphones, the Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled. The appellate court sided with Little... Read More.

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“Blue Light Rapist” dies from Coronavirus in Cummins Prison

Thursday, May 14 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas inmate serving a life sentence for the so-called “Blue Light Rapes” has died after testing positive for the new coronavirus, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday. Robert Todd Burmingham, 54, was convicted of the April 1997 rape of a... Read More.

Thomas Foots, 28, Little Rock

Thursday, May 14 by Greg

Booking #: 103087 Age: 28 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: little rock, AR Booking Date: 05-13-2020 - 10:28 pm Charges: Violation of a protection order-VIOLATION OF A PROTECTION ORDER Resisting arrest - Refusal to submit to arrest-RESISTING ARREST / THREATENS FORCE

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Jacob Austin Cooley, 29, Pine Bluff

Thursday, May 14 by Greg

Booking #: 108258 Age: 29 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 05-13-2020 - 8:17 pm Charges: Residential burglary - commercial-BURGLARY / COMMERCIAL THEFT OF PROPERTY / BUILDING

C&L Electric energizes 1 megawatt solar project in Star City

Thursday, May 14 by Greg

C & L Electric Cooperative’s (C & L) new 1 MW solar array represents the distribution cooperative’s first owned generation source in its almost 80-year history, through a 20-year solar power services agreement. Installed by Today’s Power, Inc. (TPI), the single-axis tracking array consists... Read More.

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White Hall District Court to be in session on May 20

Thursday, May 14 by Greg

White Hall District Court will be in session on Wednesday, May 20 at 12 p.m. at White Hall City Hall located at 101 Parkway in White Hall. All who are scheduled to appear, who need to be seen for time pay, who are entering a plea on... Read More.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Author: Greg

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. offers condolences following death of former employee

Arkansas citizens can photograph public documents under FOIA

“Blue Light Rapist” dies from Coronavirus in Cummins Prison

Thomas Foots, 28, Little Rock

Jacob Austin Cooley, 29, Pine Bluff

C&L Electric energizes 1 megawatt solar project in Star City

White Hall District Court to be in session on May 20

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

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

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

Sheridan school district announces 2020 graduation and prom dates

Arkansas’ lottery revenue soars, helps fund scholarships

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