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White Hall falls to Pulaski Academy in the Class 5A state title game

Saturday, December 4 by Staff

The White Hall Bulldogs fell 51-19 to Pulaski Academy Friday night at War Memorial Stadium in the Class 5A state title game.Pulaski Academy struck first on a 1-yard run by Charlie Fiser, then connected on a 2-point conversion to give the Bruins an 8-0... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley discusses Christmas Parade success

Friday, December 3 by Staff

Go Forward Pine Bluff sponsored the Christmas parade in downtown Thursday night and on Friday, Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show to talk about it, particularly since the parade last year was cancelled because of COVID-19.For... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services expects to respond to “different kinds of calls” in winter months

Friday, December 3 by Staff

With the weather turning colder, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Friday firefighters will start to see different kinds of calls than they did when the weather was warmer.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Howell said thisHowell also talked... Read More.

White Hall School Board meets to discuss mask mandate; Superintendent search

Thursday, December 2 by Staff

The White Hall School Board met for a special session Thursday night where the topic of students wearing masks in school was brought up again. The district is relaxing their mask mandate on December 6th.White Hall Superintendent Doug Dorris said that the Board has... Read More.

Grant county fire departments battle fire at Clearwater Lake

Thursday, December 2 by Staff

Fire departments from Calvert, Center Grove, and Sheridan along with the Arkansas Forestry Commission have suppressed a fire on Huckleberry Lane in the Clearwater Lake neighborhood that began Thursday evening.Sources at the scene tel Deltaplex News that a single story dwelling caught fire before... Read More.

Man arrested after allegedly stealing car in Pine Bluff

Thursday, December 2 by Staff

By Ray KingAn investigation into the reported theft of a car Tuesday resulted in the arrest of a man who was found to be driving the vehicle.Glendale Hayes, 38, was taken into custody by Sheriff’s Capt. Yohance Brunson after Brunson saw Hayes get into... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for man accused of battering his grandmother

Thursday, December 2 by Staff

By Ray KingA $25,000 bond was set Thursday for a White Hall man accused of battering his grandmother.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Robert Coins, 31, with second-degree domestic battery.Reading from a probable... Read More.

White Hall Bulldogs prepare for 5A state title game

Thursday, December 2 by Staff

The White Hall Bulldogs completed their final walk through of the season Thursday morning at War Memorial Stadium.The Bulldogs will take on Pulaski Academy at 7 p.m. Friday night at War Memorial Stadium for the Class 5A state title.98.1 The Hog FM will carry... Read More.

Franklin: Suspects identified in homecoming weekend shootings

Wednesday, December 1 by Staff

Interim Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. on Wednesday said while no arrests have been made in the shooting incidents during Homecoming at UAPB in October, suspects have been identified.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Franklin said thisFranklin also discussed a recent... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr discusses the new G.R.I.P. initiative launched to combat gang violence

Tuesday, November 30 by Staff

A press conference was held Tuesday at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to announce the formal launch of the Gang Reduction Initiative of Pine Bluff (G.R.I.P.) in order to help combat gang related crime in Jefferson County.The committee for G.R.I.P. is headed by... Read More.

Local community stakeholders announce G.R.I.P. initiative to combat gang violence

Tuesday, November 30 by Staff

A number of key stakeholders and partners have been identified who have proactively taken significant notice to the upstart of a new gang initiative in Pine Bluff.Gangs and public attention to senseless violence resulting in several murders has been heightened in our community. In... Read More.

Electrical short responsible for fire alarm at Sheridan Intermediate School

Monday, November 29 by Staff

UPDATE 4:25 p.m.: The Sheridan School District has released the following statement regarding the fire alarm at Sheridan Intermediate School on Monday afternoon:"An electrical short in a boys bathroom light switch at Sheridan Intermediate School resulted in a fire alarm activation and evacuation of... Read More.