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Arkansas Boosts School Security with $50 Million Grant Expansion

Wednesday, October 16 by Luke Matheson

The state of Arkansas has decided to allocate an additional $50 million in grants to school districts to enhance security measures amid a rising number of school shooting incidents and threats.This recent grant approval raises the state's total investment in school safety to $100... Read More.

Courage Under Fire Honoring Lt Jay-Ryan Woods with the Invictus Award

Tuesday, October 15 by Luke Matheson

On October 14, 2024, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training awarded the Invictus Award to Poinsett County Sheriff’s Lt. Jay-Ryan Woods.This recognition was given during the Poinsett County Quorum Court meeting for his bravery during a pursuit in September... Read More.

Burn ban issued for Jefferson County

Tuesday, October 15 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued a burn ban that is effective immediately, joining several other counties with active burn bans include Bradley, Cleveland, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Grant, and Lincoln counties.The burn ban includes the cities of Pine Bluff, White Hall, Redfield, Altheimer,... Read More.

King strives for unity and transparency as Cleveland County School District Superintendent

Tuesday, October 15 by Luke Matheson

The Cleveland County School District named Davy King as Superintendent in February, and the Rison native has hit the ground running since taking over for Jarrod Williams, who served as Superintendent for one year. When King was hired his familiarity with the school and vision... Read More.

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PBPD Burglary Task Force Arrests Multiple Individuals in Connection with Commercial Burglaries

Tuesday, October 15 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department’s Burglary Task Force has successfully arrested 32-year-old, Alyssia Alexander, believed to be responsible for burglarizing Shipley’s Donuts (1300 S. Main Street) and Atomic Wings (2506 W. 28th Avenue). Alexander also had two outstanding felony warrants for Robbery.On October 13,... Read More.

Pine Bluff PD searching for 21-year-old Tyrone Williams Jr.

Monday, October 14 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Detective Office is asking for assistance locating 21-year-old Tyrone Williams Jr. Williams is about 5’11” tall with a slim build.Williams is wanted in connection with a 2nd Offense - Domestic Battering in the Third Degree (felony) that occurred on October 12,... Read More.

Hogs picked to finish 4th in the SEC; Two Razorbacks named All-SEC

Monday, October 14 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas men's basketball team has been projected to finish fourth in the SEC for the upcoming season, while center Jonas Aidoo and guard Johnell Davis have been named to the preseason Second Team All-SEC by a panel of SEC and national media members.Arkansas... Read More.

New Leadership Era Begins for Arkansas National Guard

Monday, October 14 by Luke Matheson

A change of command has taken place for the Arkansas Army National Guard.Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivered remarks as Colonel Olen Chad Bridges assumed the role of the 55th Adjutant General of the Arkansas National Guard, following the departure of Major General Jonathan Stubbs.Bridges... Read More.

Deltaplex area HSFB teams ranked in Week 7 Arkansas Sports Media poll

Monday, October 14 by Luke Matheson

Following is the Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Poll for Week 7, including the Overall Top 10, the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, plus the top three in the 8-man division, as voted by a panel of... Read More.

Razorbacks ranked 16th in preseason AP poll

Monday, October 14 by Luke Matheson

John Calipari's Arkansas Razorbacks were ranked No. 16 in the preseason AP Men's Basketball Top 25 Poll. This is the fourth consecutive season the team has appeared in the initial AP poll, having been ranked No. 16 for the 2021-22 season, No. 10 in... Read More.

Straight talk on straight-walled firearms

Monday, October 14 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas’s first alternative firearms season opens Oct. 19, and many hunters are excited at the increased opportunity to use a rifle with straight-walled ammunition this year instead of their old black-powder muzzleloader.Alternative firearms season, created this year to replace traditional muzzleloader... Read More.

Mainline Health Systems Inc. Receives $55,000 Arkansas Cancer Coalition Grant

Monday, October 14 by Luke Matheson

Mainline Health is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $55,000 grant from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition for “Operation Prevent & Detect.” This generous grant will be instrumental in advancing the quality and efficiency of our department’s efforts to reach more patients... Read More.