Lincoln County JP’s say no to alcohol permit

The Lincoln County Quorum Court on Monday rejected a request from the owners of a Star City restaurant to approve a beer and wine only permit for the business. Justin and Tenecia Mills, the owners of Smokin’ Mills Steakhouse and BBQ, located in the Country... Read More.

State hospitalizations from COVID drop slightly

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported 26 new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday as the state’s hospitalizations from the virus dropped slightly for the second day in a row. The Department of Health said total deaths from the virus since the pandemic began now totals 6,565.... Read More.
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Photo sends White Hall High into temporary lockdown

White Hall High School was placed on a temporary lockdown Wednesday morning after a photo was circulated among students. White Hall Police responded to the campus and Chief Greg Shapiro told Deltaplex News that they determined there were no threats to students or school property. Shapiro... Read More.
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Hospitalizations from COVID drop, 41 more deaths reported

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Tuesday reported 41 more COVID-19 deaths as the number of people hospitalized from the virus dropped. The Department of Health reported the state’s deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic began now totals 6,539. The state’s COVID-19 hospitalizations decreased... Read More.

Sheriff’s office makes gun arrest at Watson Chapel School

        The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Tri-County Drug Task Force assisted Watson Chapel High School officials after locating a gun and drugs in a vehicle on the school campus parking lot Tuesday. According to a press release, an anonymous tip was received in that... Read More.
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No bond for Sheridan man in Friday murder

By Ray King A 38-year-old Sheridan man who was arrested Friday during a homicide investigation will be held at the adult detention center with no bond while prosecutors prepare first-degree murder charges against him. Matthew Lane was taken into custody at the Huddle House restaurant at... Read More.

Downtown Development projects on council agenda

By Ray King When the Pine Bluff City Council meets today at 5:30 p.m., they will discuss an ordinance creating the Pine Bluff Downtown Development Collaborative Group, whose purpose is to “bring to bear thoughtful expertise, creative thinking and enhanced communications to assist the city... Read More.
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3 killed, 3 injured in Bradley County accident

Three people were killed and three others injured in a two vehicle accident in Bradley County Saturday afternoon. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Brittney Hampton, 27, of Warren was northbound on U.S. 63 when the vehicle she was... Read More.
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Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide

Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies are currently investigating a homicide after the body of a man was found on the roadside in the area of Elkins Road and Minton Road at 12:17 p.m. Major Gary McClain said in a press release that the man suffered from... Read More.

Drew County to phase out weather warning sirens

The Drew County Quorum Court voted during their last meeting to phase out the severe weather alert sirens in the county as they go down for repairs. The action came after Jesse Griffin, director of the Drew County Office of Emergency Management, said two of... Read More.