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Accused murderer captured in Arkansas Thursday morning

Thursday, June 20 by Rick Walker

Updated thursday morning... Drake was captured in woods of Conway county Thursday morning A man that police believe committed four homicides in two states was seen last night at a hotel in Morrilton. 50 year old Stacy Drake from Alabama is considered to be armed and... Read More.

Governor signs tax cut legislation

Thursday, June 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday signed legislation cutting the state’s property and income taxes after lawmakers wrapped up a special session where they also approved legislation to keep the state’s hunting and fishing programs running. Sanders signed the measure... Read More.

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Huddleston named interim director of PB Convention Center

Wednesday, June 19 by Greg

Deltaplex News has learned that the Civic Auditorium Complex Commission has named Marty Huddleston as the interim director of the Pine Bluff Convention center. Huddleston retired a month ago after 40 years or work, most recently as deputy Director of the PB Convention Center, where... Read More.

PBHS’s Ceremonial groundbreaking had multiple speakers for this “Historic” day

Wednesday, June 19 by Alex Bivens

A ceremonial groundbreaking took place Wednesday morning at the current site of the Pine Bluff High School which will also be the site of the new high school. Mayor Shirley Washington, State Representative and democrat nominee and presumed Mayor-elect Vivian Flowers, School District Board President... Read More.

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Single Parent Scholarship Fund gets $30,000 donation

Wednesday, June 19 by Ray King

Little Rock — The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is thrilled to announce it has received a generous $30,000 grant from the Dallas-based Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation. The grant will be used to provide crucial resources to low-income single parent students... Read More.

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree on the new PBHS Ground Breaking Ceremony

Wednesday, June 19 by Alex Bivens

School officials, political figures and members of the public were on hand Wednesday as ground was broken for the new Pine Bluff High School. The new $74 million building is expected to open for the 2026-2027 school year. Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree talked... Read More.

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Legislators continued debate on tax cuts Tuesday

Wednesday, June 19 by Ray King

LLITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Legislation Special Session continued into day two voting on legislation involving tax credits for a reduction in income tax rates and property taxes. For the past decade, legislators have continued to decrease the annual income tax rates. If this new bill is... Read More.

John Fenley, Pine Bluff Mayoral candidate explains what he would like to do if he is elected

Wednesday, June 19 by Alex Bivens

John Fenley, the Libertarian Party candidate for Mayor of Pine Bluff was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and was asked to detail some of the things he wants to do if he gets elected in November. He was talking specifically about the... Read More.

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Hit and Run in Pine Bluff marks 3 homicide in 3 days

Tuesday, June 18 by Greg

Saturday morning Officers with the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to the area of 33rd and Hazel in reference to a dead body. On arrival, officers found a deceased female on the East side of Hazel. The female had apparently been struck by an... Read More.

Motown musical part of 24-25 Broadway series in Little Rock

Tuesday, June 18 by Rick Walker

The electrifying new musical that chronicles the rise and fall of the Temptations is one of several shows announced for the upcoming season of entertainment during the Broadway Season at Robinson Center Music Hall. "Ain't To Proud - The Life and Times of The... Read More.

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Outreach has begun for those needing help with summer cooling bills

Tuesday, June 18 by Rick Walker

The annual LIHEAP program from the Central Delta Community Action Agency is transitioning into their summer phase and they are already reaching out to those who are going to need help. Hayley Brakebill was a guest of Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltplex and first... Read More.

Libertarian Party candidate for PB Mayor John Fenley explains why he’s running

Tuesday, June 18 by Alex Bivens

After Vivian Flowers defeated current Mayor Shirley Washington in a run-off, a majority of Pine Bluff residents assumed that she was home free and would be sworn in as the new Mayor in January. That might still happen but Flowers has to get by Libertarian... Read More.

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