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Arkansas State sweeps Mississippi Valley State in Tuesday double header

Tuesday, February 28 by Staff

Stellar work on the mound paved the way to a doubleheader sweep Tuesday evening at Tomlinson Stadium-Kell Field, as the Arkansas State baseball team defeated Mississippi Valley State 12-0 and 3-2 in a pair of seven-inning affairs.A-State (6-3) fanned a combined 21 Delta Devils... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court recommends former sheriff’s deputy be rehired

Tuesday, February 28 by Staff

By Ray KingThe first ever grievance hearing conducted by the Jefferson County Quorum Court Tuesday resulted in a recommendation that a former sheriff’s deputy who was fired in January get his job back.Joseph O’Neal, who was an 11-year veteran of the department and until... Read More.

A-State Men’s Basketball Knocks Off Coastal Carolina, Advances to SBC Tournament’s Second Round

Tuesday, February 28 by Staff

The Arkansas State men’s basketball team had four players score in double figures, including freshman guard Terrance Ford Jr. with a game-high 25 points, and made a season-best 14 three pointers as it defeated Coastal Carolina 86-69 Tuesday in the first round of the... Read More.

A-State Women’s Basketball Begins SBC Tourney with 76-65 Win over ULM

Tuesday, February 28 by Staff

The Arkansas State women’s basketball team used a big third quarter to pull away from ULM on its way to a 76-65 victory Tuesday at the Pensacola Bay Center in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. A-State (12-18), the No. 11 seed,... Read More.

SeArk names Athletic Director; Accepted into NJCAA

Monday, February 27 by Staff

SEARK College is proud to announce plans to launch several competitive sports programs beginning fall 2023. The National Junior College Athletic Association officially accepted SEARK College into the conference beginning this year when SEARK will offer men’s baseball, women’s softball and Esports during the... Read More.

72-year-old woman arrested following hit and run death of Jacksonville man

Monday, February 27 by Staff

Candace Conners, 72, of Sherwood was charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving physical injury or death after she turned herself in to the Pulaski County District Court on Feb. 17, 2023.Lawrence “Gage” Gates, 22, of Jacksonville was found dead the morning... Read More.

5A State Tournament Brackets Released

Saturday, February 25 by Staff

The Arkansas Activities Association has released the Class 5A State Tournament brackets. Games will be played at the Pine Bluff Convention Center beginning Tuesday, February 28.In boys action Pine Bluff and Sheridan will represent the Deltaplex are, while Sheridan will represent in girls action.In... Read More.

A-State Men’s Basketball Wins Regular-Season Finale, Faces Coastal Carolina to Open SBC Tourney

Friday, February 24 by Staff

Led by four players scoring in double figures, the Arkansas State men’s basketball team closed out its regular-season with a 64-61 road victory over ULM Friday night at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. Arkansas State (12-19, 4-14) will enter the upcoming Sun Belt Conference Tournament as the No.... Read More.

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$10,000 cash only bond set for Pine Bluff woman accused of breaking into a house

Friday, February 24 by Staff

By Ray KingA $10,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of breaking into a house Wednesday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Ashley Weaver, 34, with residential burglar.Reading... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for Fordyce man accused of second-degree battery

Friday, February 24 by Staff

By Ray KingA Fordyce man was arrested Thursday after allegedly being involved in an altercation with a man at White Hall.Nathan Marlow, 22, was taken into custody after police responded to a reported battery at a house on Anderson Avenue, Deputy Prosecutor Jill Reed... Read More.

$20,000 bond set Friday for a White Hall man on drug and weapons charges

Friday, February 24 by Staff

By Ray KingA $20,000 bond was set Friday for a White Hall man on drug and weapons charges.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Davone Chapman, 28, with possession of marijuana with purpose to... Read More.

Mayor casts deciding vote to send Go Forward tax extension to May 9 ballot

Friday, February 24 by Staff

By Ray KingPine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington cast the deciding vote Friday as the City Council voted to call a special election in May to decide the fate of two sales tax proposals.Council member Steven Shaner, one of the sponsors of the legislation, confirmed... Read More.