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Hog wild! Unranked Arkansas upsets No. 1 Auburn 80-76 in OT

Tuesday, February 8 by Staff

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Auburn came onto the Bud Walton Arena court acting like a No. 1 team, dancing on the Arkansas logo before the game. When it was over, the Razorbacks and all their fans were the ones doing a victory stomp — led... Read More.

Arkansas Sports Media Basketball Poll for Feb. 5

Tuesday, February 8 by Staff

Following are the Overall Top 10 high school boys basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A, as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state for the week ending February 5.... Read More.

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New White Hall Superintendent Gary Williams discusses early goals for the district

Tuesday, February 8 by Staff

Gary Williams, the new Superintendent for the White Hall School District, attended Tuesday night’s school board meeting to observe how the board conducts business. Following the meeting he spoke with Deltaplex News to discuss what made him interested in the job once current Superintendent Doug... Read More.

White Hall School Board votes to move grades 6-12 to eight period days in the 2022-23 school year

Tuesday, February 8 by Staff

The White Hall School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to expand to an eight period day for grades 6-12 starting in the 2022-23 school year. School days will begin at 8:30 a.m. before being dismissed at 3:35 p.m. with the new decision. Class periods will... Read More.

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Dr. Steven Bloomberg discusses how a 4-day school week could affect students

Tuesday, February 8 by Staff

The Poyen School District in Grant County recently announced they are switch to a 4-day week and the Pine Bluff School District is reportedly seeing feedback on adopting a similar schedule. On Tuesday, Dr. Steven Bloomberg, President of Southeast Arkansas College was a guest on... Read More.

Councilwoman Joni Alexander expresses disappointment in Council actions

Tuesday, February 8 by Staff

By Ray King On Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council voted 5-4 to approve a resolution to provide funds to the Urban Renewal Agency for current projects. Council member Joni Alexander, who was one of those to vote for the resolution appeared on the Oldies... Read More.

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Jefferson Regional adds new OB/GYN

Tuesday, February 8 by Staff

Obstetrician/Gynecologist Fauzia Akbary, M.D. is now seeing patients at Jefferson Regional OB/GYN Associates in Pine Bluff. Dr. Akbary completed an OB/GYN residency at Detroit Medical Center’s Harper Hutzel Women’s Hospital. She earned her doctorate of medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit... Read More.

Dr. Jerry Guess discusses his reason for serving as Sheridan Interim Superintendent

Monday, February 7 by Staff

The Sheridan School Board voted in January to name Dr. Jerry Guess as Interim Superintendent following the suspension of Superintendent Jerrod Williams in December’s school board meeting. Guess recently retired from the Watson Chapel School District. He also served in the Pulaski County School District... Read More.

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Mayor Shirley Washington casts deciding vote for Urban Renewal Agency funding

Monday, February 7 by Staff

By Ray King Mayor Shirley Washington cast the deciding vote Monday as the Pine Bluff City Council adopted a resolution approving funding to the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency for specific projects. The Mayor was joined in voting yes by Council members Lloyd Holcomb Jr., Glen... Read More.

C&L Electric provides Saturday power outage update

Saturday, February 5 by Staff

C&L Electric continues to work on power outages. They provided an update Saturday morning showing areas they will be working in throughout the day: Crews have made significant progress in restoring remaining outages across our service area. Additional crews from Louisiana arrived early Friday afternoon... Read More.

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C&L Electric provides Friday outage update

Friday, February 4 by Staff

Outage Update – 8:00 am 2/4/2022 Crews continue to work to restore power to our members and are currently working in the following areas: • Tarry North • Pinebergen to Trucksville • Star City • Hwy 63 / Woodlawn/Rowell area • Macedonia/ Liberty Hill – Rison area • Florence Road/ Jose... Read More.

Saracen Casino Resort to reopen Friday

Friday, February 4 by Staff

Saracen Casino Resort had to close down Thursday due to internet issues, but those issues have been resolved. Saracen Casino Resort will reopen at 10 a.m. Friday for slot machine play, while table games will reopen for play at noon. Restaurants will open on their normal... Read More.

Author: Staff

Hog wild! Unranked Arkansas upsets No. 1 Auburn 80-76 in OT

Arkansas Sports Media Basketball Poll for Feb. 5

New White Hall Superintendent Gary Williams discusses early goals for the district

White Hall School Board votes to move grades 6-12 to eight period days in the 2022-23 school year

Dr. Steven Bloomberg discusses how a 4-day school week could affect students

Councilwoman Joni Alexander expresses disappointment in Council actions

Jefferson Regional adds new OB/GYN

Dr. Jerry Guess discusses his reason for serving as Sheridan Interim Superintendent

Mayor Shirley Washington casts deciding vote for Urban Renewal Agency funding

C&L Electric provides Saturday power outage update

C&L Electric provides Friday outage update

Saracen Casino Resort to reopen Friday

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