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Celebrate Juneteenth this Saturday in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, June 11 by Rick Walker

The City of Pine Bluff and local volunteers will be celebrating Juneteenth this Saturday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Festivities will start at 10 a.m. and go until 3 p.m. Free food, music, games and praise dancing will be on the docket during... Read More.

IRS has options to help people who missed the April filing deadline

Tuesday, June 11 by Alex Bivens

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today highlighted a number of options available to help taxpayers who missed the April deadline to file their 2023 federal income tax return. To help struggling taxpayers, the IRS has important payment programs that can help those who have trouble... Read More.

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Promising new breakthrough against Alzheimer’s could get the go ahead

Tuesday, June 11 by Rick Walker

A panel of the FDA has approved a new drug from Eli Lilly that could slow the cognitive decline due to Alzheimer's.This could set the stage for the treatment to be approved for people with mild dementia caused by the disease. The panel agreed that... Read More.

One dead in traffic accident at Lonoke

Tuesday, June 11 by Ray King

One person was killed, and three others injured in a two-vehicle accident in Lonoke Sunday. According to a preliminary report, Danny Williams, 45, of Lonoke was westbound on Front Street in a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado when the vehicle ran a red light and was hit... Read More.

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Arkansas State set to make “homerun” hire for it’s baseball program

Tuesday, June 11 by Rick Walker

The Arkansas State Red Wolves said they wanted a proven winner to lead their baseball program and they hope they found just that. Reports out of Jonesboro are that ASU will hire Nicholls coach Mike Silva. He has led the Colonels to two straight... Read More.

UAMS introduces new treatment for major depressive disorder

Tuesday, June 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is the first medical facility in the United States to provide an innovative therapeutic treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD). The SAINT® neuromodulation system, developed by Magnus Medical, Inc., has been approved by the... Read More.

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Representative elect Barnes wants to use the old Altheimer-Martin school building

Tuesday, June 11 by Greg

The Altheimer-Sherrill School District folded in 2007 and merged with the Dollarway School District. The last school in that area to shut its doors was the Altheimer-Martin Elementary School. That facility still stands today. And if state representative-elect Glen Barnes gets his way, much of that... Read More.

Bean explains phone scam

Tuesday, June 11 by Greg

Here’s a followup on a story Deltaplex News has been following. You may recall that the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has been warning local residents about a phone scam that’s designed to take your money. Commanding Officer John Bean says if someone call you about... Read More.

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Federal gun charge results in 15-year prison sentence

Monday, June 10 by Ray King

HOT SPRINGS – A Hot Springs man was sentenced Friday to 180 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person – Felon. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the... Read More.

UAPB Receives $2 Million Grant to Continue Renovation of the Hazzard Building

Monday, June 10 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will receive a $2 million grant from the state for the next phase of renovation of the Hazzard Building on North University Drive. This renovation project aims to preserve the building’s historical significance while modernizing its... Read More.

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Sheridan woman killed in Friday accident

Monday, June 10 by Ray King

A Sheridan woman was killed and two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Malvern Friday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Kimberly Carter, 18. Was southbound on Arkansas Highway 9 attempting to overtake another vehicle when she lost control of the 2009 Chevrolet... Read More.

Prosecutor says no criminal charges in podium purchase

Monday, June 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A prosecutor said Friday he will not file any criminal charges over the purchase of a $19,000 lectern by the office of Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders that attracted nationwide scrutiny. An audit had found the purchase potentially violated state... Read More.

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