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Watson Chapel School Board votes to begin accepting applications for Superintendent

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

The Watson Chapel School Board held a special called meeting Tuesday night to interview an interim Superintendent candidate following last week’s meeting in which the board voted to fire Dr. Andrew Curry The meeting, which immediately went into executive session, lasted just under two hours.... Read More.

Resolution to rename Hazel Street pulled from Council agenda

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

By Ray King A resolution to change the name of Hazel Street in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was pulled just before the start of the Pine Bluff City Council meeting Tuesday night. The council was meeting Tuesday because of the July 4 holiday... Read More.

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First case of Monkeypox discovered in Arkansas

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) announced today that the first case of monkeypox has been identified in the state. “Arkansas has been monitoring cases of monkeypox in the U.S.,” said Dr. Jennifer Dillaha. “While this news is concerning, monkeypox is... Read More.

Governor calls special session to lower tax rates following record year of collections

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson today reacted to the record state surplus and announced his intent to call an Extraordinary Session of the Arkansas General Assembly the week of August 8. “June revenue collection was more than $150 million above forecast, leaving a net surplus for... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce offers new software for small business owners

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce is offering a new software package to businesses and industries in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County and on Tuesday, Jennifer Kline from the chamber was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show to talk about it. Kline... Read More.

Many Arkansas National Guard soldiers and airmen miss vaccination deadline

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

Many Arkansas National Guard soldiers and airmen have missed the deadline to get vaccinated. Deltaplex News' Rick Walker breaks down the numbers.

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Swimming deaths increase in Arkansas following pandemic

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

Swimming deaths began to increase in the Natural State as the pandemic began to wind down and more people began to head for water. Rick Walker has this story.

$15,000 bond set for man accused of stealing construction equipment

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of stealing construction equipment from a work site Friday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Paul Jackson, 55, with theft... Read More.

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$5,000 set for man accused of endangering the welfare of a minor after child struck by vehicle

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after police investigated a reported hit and run accident involving a child Sunday night. Eddie Jackson, 45, was taken into custody after police were told Jackson had been watching the child at an apartment on West... Read More.

Four UAPB Alumnae Recently Complete Law School – Adding to the Growing Number of Women-in-law

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

When you think about the law profession driving equality, do you consider who is behind the wheel? Do you consider where the profession is going? Since four UAPB graduates entered college in the mid-2010s, those drivers have increasingly become women. Seeing the results of... Read More.

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High Schoolers Build Fun Memories, Invaluable Experience During UAPB AgDiscovery Program

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

Nineteen high school students from 10 states spent two weeks on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) campus as part of the AgDiscovery summer enrichment residential career exploration program. Dr. Christopher C. Mathis Jr., program director, said participants gained a firsthand look... Read More.

UAM Announces Dean’s List and Chancellor’s List for Spring 2022 Semester

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

The University of Arkansas at Monticello named 259 students to the Dean’s List and 188 students to the Chancellor’s List for the spring 2022 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar. Selection to the Dean’s List requires a student to earn a grade-point average of... Read More.

Author: Staff

Watson Chapel School Board votes to begin accepting applications for Superintendent

Resolution to rename Hazel Street pulled from Council agenda

First case of Monkeypox discovered in Arkansas

Governor calls special session to lower tax rates following record year of collections

Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce offers new software for small business owners

Many Arkansas National Guard soldiers and airmen miss vaccination deadline

Swimming deaths increase in Arkansas following pandemic

$15,000 bond set for man accused of stealing construction equipment

$5,000 set for man accused of endangering the welfare of a minor after child struck by vehicle

Four UAPB Alumnae Recently Complete Law School – Adding to the Growing Number of Women-in-law

High Schoolers Build Fun Memories, Invaluable Experience During UAPB AgDiscovery Program

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