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Total fire calls in Pine Bluff decrease in September

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Despite an increase in reported structure fires in September, the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department reported responding to 42 fewer calls than they did in August. The monthly report released Monday showed firefighters answered 463 calls last month compared to 505 in August,... Read More.

State revenue tops forecast again

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Governor Asa Hutchinson said  net available revenue collections in September exceeded the amount that was forecast, according to a press release Tuesday. Revenue collections totaled $690.2 million, an increase of $98.5 million compared to September 2020. The press release attributed the increase to better than... Read More.
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Redistricting information session set for Jefferson County

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The Arkansas Board of Apportionment has scheduled a redistricting information session for Jefferson and surrounding counties, according to a press release form the Mayor’s Office. The informational session is an effort to educate the citizens of Jefferson and surrounding counties about the impact of the... Read More.

Accused murder suspect pleads guilty in 2020 death

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NEWPORT, Ark. (AP) — A northeast Arkansas man was sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty Friday to killing a woman who went missing after going for a jog near her home. Quake Lewellyn, 29, of Jonesboro, pleaded guilty to capital murder... Read More.
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Fishing boat manufacturer to expand

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FLIPPIN, Ark. (AP) — A $4.2 million expansion at a northern Arkansas boat manufacturing operation is expected to add 50 jobs, officials announced Monday. Vexus Boats said it would add 30% more square footage to its operation in Flippin, about 105 miles north of Little... Read More.
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Bella Vista bypass finally opens

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BELLA VISTA, Ark. (AP) — The Bella Vista Bypass opened to the public Friday, marking the end to a decades-long plan to link sections of an interstate in northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Missouri Gov. Mike Parson marked the occasion... Read More.

Police arrest 8 after fight at Pine Bluff High School

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Eight juveniles were arrested Thursday afternoon after multiple law enforcement officers were sent to a large fight at Pine Bluff High School. Those arrested were taken to the juvenile detention center. Police sources told Deltaplex News that the fight was a continuation of issues that... Read More.
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Dewitt man killed in accident Thursday

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A Dewitt man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 165 near the Arkansas River Bridge Thursday. A preliminary report identified the victim as Patravius R. Grayson, 29, who was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:16 p.m. by the Arkansas County Coroner... Read More.

Court prevents state from enforcing mask mandate ban

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said it wouldn’t allow the state to enforce its ban on mask mandates by schools and other government bodies, keeping in place a judge’s ruling temporarily halting the law. Justices denied the request by... Read More.
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Legislature proposes opt-out of vaccine mandate

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation that would allow workers to opt out of their employer’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement if they’re tested weekly or can prove they have natural antibodies. The House and Senate Public Health committees endorsed identical versions... Read More.
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