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AgDiscovery Summer Student Program Now Accepting Applications

Thursday, December 17 by Staff

The 2021 AgDiscovery program is currently accepting applications through March 25, 2021! AgDiscovery is a national summer outreach program designed to introduce students in grades 7-12 to the exciting world of agricultural sciences. The program is a unique opportunity for students to gain a first-hand view... Read More.

Ex-Gov. Mike Huckabee confirms he’s moving back to Arkansas

Thursday, December 17 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former Gov. Mike Huckabee says he is moving back to Arkansas and selling his Florida home. Huckabee, 65, on Wednesday confirmed social media reports that he is moving, saying he plans to live in his residence in Little Rock and... Read More.

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Paramedics wounded in Thursday shooting identified

Thursday, December 17 by Staff

EASI (Emergency Ambulance Service Inc.) CEO Josh Bishop spoke with DeltaplexNews.com after two paramedics were shot before one returned fire killing the suspect, 22-year-old Kevin Curl, in the 1400 block of West 23rd Ave. just after 4:30 a.m. The paramedics have been identified as 41-year-old John... Read More.

PBPD Interim Assistant Chief gives update on unsolved homicides

Thursday, December 17 by Staff

By Ray King Pine Bluff Interim Assistant Chief of Police Kelvin Hadley said Thursday that investigators have leads in some of the unsolved homicides in the city and he is hoping those leads will result in arrests before the end of the year. With the death... Read More.

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Suspect shot and killed by paramedic identified by authorities

Thursday, December 17 by Staff

By Ray King Two paramedics from EASI (Emergency Ambulance Service Inc.,) were shot and the person who shot them was killed early Thursday morning. Police identified the shooter as Kevin Curl, 22, who was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:35 a.m. by Deputy Coroner Eric... Read More.

White Hall’s Kam Robinson signs with UCA

Wednesday, December 16 by Staff

White Hall Class of 2021 athlete Kam Robinson signed with UCA on Wednesday after picking up offers from more than 15 schools to include Missouri State, Austin Peay, Henderson, OBU, Arkansas Tech, and others. Robinson was a key player for the Bulldogs in all phases... Read More.

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Man arrested in connection to assault on a Jefferson County Deputy

Wednesday, December 16 by Staff

33-year-old Stephen Southerland, who was wanted in connection to a vehicle striking and dragging a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy on Highway 270 in September, has been arrested along with two accomplices who are charged with hindering apprehension or prosecution along with other charges. 26-year-old Heath... Read More.

Frontline workers receive first coronavirus vaccines at Jefferson Regional

Tuesday, December 15 by Staff

Jefferson Regional hospital received 975 doses of the new coronavirus vaccine Tuesday morning, and numerous healthcare workers were the first to receive the vaccination. Latasha McGown, an RN on the COVID floor of the hospital, was the first to receive a vaccination in the hospital.... Read More.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Available to UAMS Employees

Tuesday, December 15 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received its first allocation of 2,000 COVID-19 vaccinations from the Arkansas Department of Health today and began administering the first vaccines to critical health care employees. Employees were prioritized based on potential exposure and... Read More.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over to be enforced during Christmas holiday

Tuesday, December 15 by Staff

Law enforcement agencies across Arkansas and the nation are prepared to launch a two-week long intensified enforcement plan aimed at drivers who choose to drive impaired. In advance of the holiday travel period state troopers, local police, and sheriff’s deputies want to remind drivers... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court imposes one-year hiring freeze

Tuesday, December 15 by Staff

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court has voted to impose a hiring freeze that will last through the end of next year. Previous county judges have imposed hiring freezes in the past but current County Judge Gerald Robinson said they were ignored. The ordinance makes... Read More.

Jefferson County Jail to begin charging daily fee for municipal prisoners beginning Jan. 1

Tuesday, December 15 by Staff

By Ray King Beginning Jan. 1, the Jefferson County Adult Jail will be charging a fee to house municipal prisoners. An ordinance authorizing the fee, $30 per day per prisoner, was approved by the Quorum Court Monday night and on Tuesday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. explained... Read More.

Author: Staff

AgDiscovery Summer Student Program Now Accepting Applications

Ex-Gov. Mike Huckabee confirms he’s moving back to Arkansas

Paramedics wounded in Thursday shooting identified

PBPD Interim Assistant Chief gives update on unsolved homicides

Suspect shot and killed by paramedic identified by authorities

White Hall’s Kam Robinson signs with UCA

Man arrested in connection to assault on a Jefferson County Deputy

Frontline workers receive first coronavirus vaccines at Jefferson Regional

COVID-19 Vaccine Available to UAMS Employees

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over to be enforced during Christmas holiday

Jefferson County Quorum Court imposes one-year hiring freeze

Jefferson County Jail to begin charging daily fee for municipal prisoners beginning Jan. 1

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