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Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO says school consolidation is necessary

Wednesday, September 30 by Staff

By Ray KingGo Forward Pine Bluff and the Pine Bluff branch of the NAACP presented the results of their study on the possibility of consolidating the three schools in the city limits Tuesday night and admitted there is still a lot of information that... Read More.

Man wanted for capital murder extradited back to Jefferson County from Kansas

Wednesday, September 30 by Staff

After being on the run for nearly a week in Parsons, Kansas, 33-year-old Bryant Lamont Smith was extradited back to Jefferson County, Arkansas on Sept. 29.Smith was wanted by the Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Division for capital murder in the murders of 20-year-old... Read More.

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Committee offers suggestions for education in Pine Bluff; Continues to possibly look at consolidation

Tuesday, September 29 by Staff

By Ray KingWhile not coming out and directly saying it, members of a committee who have been looking at school consolidation in Pine Bluff for eight months offered a lot of reasons why it is necessary during a public meeting Tuesday at the Pine... Read More.

El Dorado cancels Friday night’s match up against Pine Bluff due to COVID concerns

Tuesday, September 29 by Staff

El Dorado has cancelled Friday night’s game at Pine Bluff due to COVID-19 concerns. This is the third week in a row El Dorado has been forced to cancel games due to the pandemic.According to the Arkansas Activities Association the game has been ruled... Read More.

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United Way of Southeast Arkansas to host “Month of Caring” in October

Tuesday, September 29 by Staff

The United Way of Southeast Arkansas will host a "Month of Caring" for the month of October.Typically the United Way holds a "Day of Caring", but Jason Duren said they believes the community needs more that just a day of caring this year."The United... Read More.

Arkansas school superintendent dies from COVID-19

Tuesday, September 29 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas school superintendent died Tuesday from the illness caused by the coronavirus, officials said. The Atkins School District announced that Superintendent Jody Jenkins died due to complications from COVID-19. Jenkins announced on Sept. 13 that he had tested positive... Read More.

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Week 5 Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Poll

Tuesday, September 29 by Staff

Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state for the week ending September 26. Ranking... Read More.

Arkansas State’s Blake Anderson reveals he tested positive for COVID-19 following Kansas State game

Tuesday, September 29 by Staff

Arkansas State head football coach Blake Anderson announced Monday that he has recovered from a positive COVID-19 test following the win over Kansas State on September 12.“We’ve dealt with positive cases in the past, but this is really the first time we have dealt... Read More.

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Stu Soffer withdraws motion to censure Ted Davis at Monday meeting

Monday, September 28 by Staff

By Ray KingJefferson County Board of Election Commissioner Stu Soffer, who at the last meeting of the board pushed through a motion to censure fellow Commissioner Ted Davis withdrew his motion during a meeting Monday and asked that the matter be dropped.After the meeting,... Read More.

Little Rock schools open despite teachers’ virus objections

Monday, September 28 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Little Rock’s schools remained open on Monday despite some teachers saying they’d only work virtually over concerns about the spread of coronavirus in the classroom. It was unclear how many teachers joined the local union’s call to not show up... Read More.

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PBPD investigating shooting at 26th & Laurel

Monday, September 28 by Staff

UPDATED 2:25 P.M.The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened around 1p.m. Monday at 26th and Laurel.A victim was found in a ditch with wounds from gunshots at the scene. Sources at the scene indicate the victim is expected to survive.DeltaplexNews.com... Read More.

Bennett helps No. 4 Georgia rally past Arkansas 37-10

Monday, September 28 by Staff

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Stetson Bennett transferred away from Georgia after a freshman year spent far down the depth chart. Back then, in early 2018, he didn’t think he’d ever get a chance to lead his home-state Bulldogs to a win. Things change. Bennett wasn’t expected... Read More.

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