Tractor rider shot by sheriff’s deputy

DECATUR, Ark. (AP) — A 71-year-old man was fatally shot by a northwest Arkansas sheriff’s deputy who found him driving a tractor and displaying a handgun, authorities said. Nelson Amos was fatally shot Saturday by a Benton County sheriff’s deputy, according to Arkansas State Police.... Read More.

Alabama A&M downs UAPB 34-31

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Victor Barbosa made the go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter, Harold Jemison scored two rushing touchdowns and Alabama A&M defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 34-31 in the HBCU River City Classic on Sunday. The Bulldogs overcame a career game by UAPB’s... Read More.
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Southern Miss slips by ASU

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Frank Gore Jr. and James Dean had fourth-quarter touchdown runs and Southern Mississippi rallied to beat Arkansas State 20-19 on Saturday night. Arkansas State used James Blackman’s 9-yard touchdown pass to Jeff Foreman and a safety to take a 19-7 lead... Read More.

Jefferson with five TD’s in win over BYU

PROVO, Utah (AP) — KJ Jefferson threw for 367 yards and a career-high five touchdowns to lead Arkansas to a 52-35 victory over BYU on Saturday. Raheim Sanders added a career-high 175 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the ground for Arkansas (4-3), which... Read More.
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Sheridan adding traffic cameras

The City of Sheridan is adding traffic cameras and according to Police Chief Jason Teague, the cameras may help to identify suspects in breaking or entering incident involving vehicles. Teague told the Sheridan Headlight newspaper that the cameras can also help to identify vehicles that... Read More.

U.S. Treasury announces new fund for Arkansas counties

A number of counties in the Deltaplex will be sharing money from a fund created by the United State Treasury Department under the American Rescue Plan. Called the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, it provides $1.5 billion in two equal payments of $750 million... Read More.
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1 killed, 2 hurt in Lincoln County accident

One person was killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle accident in Lincoln County Friday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Kathy J. Obraint, 63, of Monticello was a passenger in a 2006 Ford that was eastbound on Lincoln County Road 114 failed to... Read More.

Mississippi State rolls over Hogs 40-17

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Two seasons ago Arkansas came up with a blueprint to defend Mike Leach’s Air Raid offense. A three-man front with eight players dropping in coverage made for a rough night for the Mississippi State offense. That game plan did not work... Read More.
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Texas Southern spoils UAPB homecoming with 24=17 win

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Jacorey Howard scored from a yard out to cap a game-winning drive as Texas Southern held off Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 24-17 in a Southwestern Athletic Conference battle on Saturday. The loss was the third straight to open conference play for the... Read More.

James Madison downs ASU to stay unbeaten

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Todd Centeio threw four touchdown passes, including a pair of fourth-quarter strikes to put the game out of reach, and James Madison shut down the Arkansas State running game to remain undefeated following a 42-20 over the Red Wolves in... Read More.
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USO celebration set for Grider Field

The Grider Field Aviation Museum invites the community to a 1940s USO event from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. The event will be held in original World War II hangar at Pine Bluff Regional Airport’s Grider Field, 709 Hangar Row. Entertainment will... Read More.

Goodwill takes inventory online

Millions of Americans enjoy the "thrill of the hunt" when it comes to shopping. One their favorite haunts is Goodwill, with over 4,200 stores from coast to coast . After nearly 120 years, Goodwill is taking their inventory online, with a new site called Goodwillfinds.... Read More.