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Sam Pittman to miss Florida game after testing positive for COVID-19

Tuesday, November 10 by Staff

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas said Tuesday that coach Sam Pittman will miss the game at No. 6 Florida on Saturday after having two positive COVID-19 tests. Pittman was tested Sunday as part of the team’s normal protocol and learned Monday morning that his test... Read More.

Arkansas governor proposes $50M in tax cuts in new budget

Tuesday, November 10 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday proposed a nearly $5.9 billion budget that calls for $50 million in tax cuts, including a tax break for new residents in the state. Hutchinson detailed his budget proposal to lawmakers ahead of the... Read More.

ULM postpones Saturday’s game at Arkansas State due to COVID breakout

Tuesday, November 10 by Staff

Arkansas State’s home game scheduled for Saturday against ULM has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Warhawk program."Out of an abundance of caution along with following the CDC and Sun Belt Conference protocols, a recent round of positive COVID tests within... Read More.

Arkansas Activities Association releases 2020 football playoff brackets

Saturday, November 7 by Staff

The 2020 Arkansas Activities Association football playoff brackets have been released, and several Deltaplex area teams have made the cut.In Class 2A Poyen will host Cedar Ridge, Fordyce will host Earle, and England will travel to Bigelow in round one.See the Class 2A bracket... Read More.

Howell: Firefighters excited about new fire station near Saracen Casino and Resort

Friday, November 6 by Staff

By Ray KingPine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell on Friday said that firefighters are excited about the new fire station located across from the Saracen Casino and Resort.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Howell said;Howell said stats for the month... Read More.

Pine Bluff’s Bradley Clark named the Week 10 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, November 5 by Staff

Pine Bluff senior FB/DE Bradley Clark has been named the Week 10 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week.Clark was instrumental on both sides of the football in the Zebra’s 27-26 victory over West Memphis.He spoke about what it means to... Read More.

Circuit Court Judge Rob Wyatt discusses jury trials

Thursday, November 5 by Staff

By Ray KingAfter being barred from conducting jury trials for several months because of the pandemic, Judges in the 11-West Judicial District, which includes Jefferson and Lincoln Counties finally got the go-ahead to resume jury trials. There was just one problem, the existing courtrooms... Read More.

Arkansas youth deer hunt Nov. 7-8

Thursday, November 5 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK — The kickoff to modern gun season is less than two weeks away, but hunters under 16 will get an early crack at a deer this weekend during the Arkansas modern gun youth deer hunt.Only hunters 6-15 may harvest deer during the... Read More.

White Hall Police cancels BOLO for suspect with multiple felony warrants

Wednesday, November 4 by Staff

UPDATE 11:35 pm: Dawson Smith has been arrested by the White Hall Police Department. ORIGINAL STORY: Dawson Smith is wanted by the White Hall PD for multiple felony charges. He may be in a black extended cab 2009 GMC Sierra, black brush guard, with AR temp tag CZ817891. Call... Read More.

Mac Norton wants to take his experience as an attorney and use it to serve Jefferson & Lincoln Counties

Wednesday, November 4 by Staff

By Ray KingCircuit Judge-elect Mac Norton, who defeated Therese Free on Tuesday during the non-partisan Judicial General Election said Wednesday that event though the election is completed, certifying the official results is still a few days away.Norton won the Division Three Circuit Judge’s race... Read More.

JCSO searching for robbery suspect

Wednesday, November 4 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's help in identifying a suspect in connection to a theft that occurred at Discount Liquor located at 4712 Hwy 65 S, in Pine Bluff, AR.The white male suspect entered the Discount Liquor store and stole... Read More.

Steven Shaner says addressing crime in Pine Bluff is his top priority

Wednesday, November 4 by Staff

By Ray KingPine Bluff Ward 2 City Councilman-elect Steven Shaner said Wednesday morning that addressing crime in Pine Bluff is at the top of his priority list when he takes office.Shaner, who won the Democratic Party’s nomination after a run-off in March defeated Independent... Read More.