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Arkansas State Police investigating an officer involved shooting at Econo Lodge

Monday, October 5 by Staff

The Arkansas State Police is handling an investigation into an officer involved shooting at the Econo Lodge at the corner of Blake and Martha Mitchell Expressway.Deltaplex News has been informed that at least two officers have been wounded in the shooting, and are being... Read More.

Razorbacks face tough test at #16 Mississippi State

Friday, October 2 by Staff

Arkansas (0-1, 0-1 SEC) at No. 16 Mississippi State (1-0, 1-0), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network Alternate). Line: Mississippi State by 17 1/2. Series Record: Arkansas leads 16-13-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE Arkansas looks to rebound from a 37-10 opening loss to No. 4 Georgia in Sam... Read More.

White Hall woman arrested after using the name of another person to obtain utility service

Friday, October 2 by Staff

By Ray KingA $2,500 bond was set Thursday for a White Hall woman accused of using the name of another person to obtain utility service.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Courtney Hill, 39, after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

Barbara Collins named Jefferson County Circuit Clerk in special called meeting

Thursday, October 1 by Staff

By Ray KingAfter an initial attempt to appoint a successor to now retired Jefferson County Circuit Clerk Lafayette Woods Sr. failed Tuesday, the Quorum Court tried again Thursday and this time they were successful.Woods last day was Wednesday, and he had recommended Barbara Collins,... Read More.

White Hall’s Zaire Green named the Week Five Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, October 1 by Staff

White Hall junior running back Zaire Green has been named the Week Five Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week.Green ran for 327 yards and three touchdowns in a 44-14 victory over Jacksonville.He gave his thoughts on what it means for... Read More.

Governor Hutchinson’s CS Task Force Recommends Computer Science Requirement to Graduate

Thursday, October 1 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK – In its report submitted to Governor Asa Hutchinson today, the Arkansas Computer Science and Cybersecurity Task Force recommends that Arkansas add a requirement for a computer-science credit in order to graduate from high school.The task force also recommends that every public high school... Read More.

United Way of Southeast Arkansas kicks off 2020-2021 fundraising campaign

Thursday, October 1 by Staff

To our excitement, we have swiftly approached another campaign season. This year we will also be participating in "Month of Caring". Which will feature acts of kindness within our community throughout the month of October 2020.Although we have faced new challenges during the year... Read More.

Local Superintendent’s chime in on the topic of consolidation

Thursday, October 1 by Staff

By Ray KingA study sponsored by the Pine Bluff branch of the NAACP and paid for by Go Forward Pine Bluff made the case for consolidation of the three school districts in Pine Bluff.The results of that study were released during a community meeting... Read More.

Pine Bluff A&P Commission Now Accepting Funding Applications

Thursday, October 1 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission is now accepting applications for the 2021 funding cycle for individual events and organizational programming.Events and programming must take place in the city of Pine Bluff during the 2021 calendar year, and must fit within at least one... Read More.

‘Wings Over Arkansas’ redesigned and ready to soar

Wednesday, September 30 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK – With the fall migration of many bird species beginning, birdwatching enthusiasts and educators are just as excited as the most avid waterfowl hunter, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has a great way to bring more birders into the watchable... Read More.

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Youth fishing clubs can earn funding through AGFC habitat awards program

Wednesday, September 30 by Staff

HOT SPRINGS — With schools back in session and summer fishing tournaments beginning to wane, many youth fishing organizations are looking for ways to keep everyone’s thoughts on the water. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has a special award available that’s a great... Read More.

State’s alligator harvest sets mark, includes a near 14-footer

Wednesday, September 30 by Staff

MONTICELLO – Arkansas hunters harvested more alligators than ever before in the 2020 alligator season, which was held the third and fourth weekends in September in three hunting zones in the lower half of the state. Included in that harvest was the longest alligator... Read More.