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Grant County appropriates money for road work

Thursday, February 27 by Ray King

At its recent meeting, the Grant County Quorum Court approved legislation allocating funds for additional work on county roads.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the court approved an additional $1.2 million which County Judge Randy Pruitt said will allow the county to pave 10... Read More.

Dillard’s reported earnings beat expectations

Tuesday, February 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — On Tuesday, Dillard's Inc. (DDS) reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $214.4 million.The Little Rock, Arkansas-based company said it had profit of $13.48 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was... Read More.

Appeals Court dismisses Nellums appeal of firing from Pine Bluff High School

Friday, February 21 by Ray King

By Ray KingFormer Pine Bluff High School Principal Michael Nellums, who was fired in 2021 has failed in his effort to get his job back.The Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday that Nellums waited too long to file his notice of appeal under... Read More.

Woodlawn School District sanitizes classrooms after rash of student illnesses

Tuesday, February 18 by Ray King

Classrooms at the Woodlawn School District were sanitized last week as the district reported a number of students were out with illnesses.According to the Cleveland County Herald, Superintendent Kevin Hancock said 30 to 50 students were absent at the Elementary School and Woodlawn High... Read More.

ARDOT readies for approaching storm

Tuesday, February 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Transportation is making final preparations for a snow event that official Dave Parker says will make commutes challenging for drivers in the state."The snow is manageable, we can plow it we let it come down we pretreat, we... Read More.

National Guard to provide help to motorists stranded by storm

Tuesday, February 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas National Guard will be out on the roads beginning Tuesday as Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders ordered 140 Guardsmen to assist the Arkansas State Police in transporting stranded motorists to safe locations.The National Guard will be deployed until road conditions improve.Twenty-eight... Read More.

UAPB offers help to pond owners to fight fish infections

Tuesday, February 18 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — Mid to late winter is a quiet time for ponds in Arkansas. Low temperatures keep warmwater fish species lethargic and feeding less often. Something else that slows down during winter are fish immune defenses, leaving them at higher risk of... Read More.

Governor declares state of emergency due to pending winter storm

Monday, February 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency in Arkansas in anticipation of severe winter weather expected to hit the state on Tuesday.Sanders said the declaration is necessary to address the challenges posed by the impending storm."Adverse circumstances may come to... Read More.

Sheridan City Council adopts Fair Housing Resolution

Friday, February 14 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Sheridan City Council adopted legislation affirming that the city will adhere to laws prohibiting discriminatory practices in housing and property ownership based on race, color, creed or national origin.The Fair Housing Resolution was presented by City Attorney Ed... Read More.

$500,000 bond set for man accused of shooting former girlfriend

Wednesday, February 12 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $500,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly shot his former girlfriend Monday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Anthony Clifton, 41, with first-degree domestic battery and... Read More.

UAMS accepting applications for student healthcare academy

Wednesday, February 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is now accepting applications for the 2025 session of the Arkansas Delta Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Academy, an initiative that supports students in the Delta and South Arkansas as they pursue careers... Read More.

Robinson calls special quorum court meeting Saturday

Friday, February 7 by Ray King

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has called a special meeting of the Quorum Court for Saturday at 5 p.m. in an effort to end the budget impasse and get county employees paid for the first time this year.Deltaplex News has learned that Robinson has... Read More.