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White Hall High School gets new message board

Wednesday, January 10 by Rick Walker

After a few years of fundraising and fighting through COVID, White Hall has a new welcome message board installed. WH Beta Club sponsor Christy Henslee joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about the process. Rick asked her if it was a long... Read More.

Sheridan Mayor excited about 2024

Wednesday, January 10 by Rick Walker

Sheridan Mayor Cain Nattin made his monthly appearance on Sunrise Deltaplex where he talked about more broadband access, his upcoming business lunch and his new budget. Rick Walker asked him about how important new broadband is Rick asked Mayor Nattin if he and other mayors... Read More.

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UAPB Project Supports Aquaculture in West African Country of Ghana: An “Extension Success Story”

Wednesday, January 10 by Alex Bivens

Faculty and students of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Delaware State University (DSU) recently traveled to the West African country of Ghana to promote opportunities in aquaculture and fisheries in the country. Over the course of two weeks, they conducted... Read More.

Quorum Court voted against amending a change as to where the Sheriff’s Department will receive its funding

Tuesday, January 9 by Alex Bivens

An effort to amend the 2024 Jefferson County budget to change the source of some funding for the Sheriff’s Department failed as eight justices of the peace voted against it. That vote came after Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., was asked to address the issue and... Read More.

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$5K bond was set for an Altheimer man being charged with second-degree domestic battery

Tuesday, January 9 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King An Altheimer man was arrested Friday after he allegedly cut a woman during an altercation. Phillip York, 60, was taken into custody after sheriff’s deputies were sent to 1004 Front Street. Reading from an affidavit by Sheriff’s Investigator Michael Musgrove, Deputy Prosecutor Shana Alexander... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a Redfield man accused of shooting another person

Tuesday, January 9 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Redfield man accused of shooting another man Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge David Burns with first-degree battery and being a felon in... Read More.

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Synchrony Bank Foundation Makes $500,000 Gift to UAPB

Tuesday, January 9 by Alex Bivens

UAPB Chancellor Dr. Laurence Alexander has announced that the Synchrony Bank Foundation has made a gift of $500,000 to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) as part of the company’s continuation of its Education As Equalizer Program. The university will use the... Read More.

Sheridan hires new Athletic Director

Monday, January 8 by Greg

The Sheridan School District named former Yellowjacket girls head basketball coach Rick Treadway as their next Director of Athletics with a unanimous vote from the Sheridan School Board at Monday night’s meeting. Treadway is the current assistant athletic director and girls head basketball coach at... Read More.

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Quorum Court full of same activity seen the past year

Monday, January 8 by Greg

By Ray King While it is a new year, anyone who might have stuck their head in the Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting Monday would have seen much of the same activity that plagued the county’s legislative body for most of last year. That is arguing,... Read More.

East End Fire Department adds new ladder truck

Monday, January 8 by Ray King

The East End Volunteer Fire Department in Grant County has acquired a fire truck that formerly was used at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the 105-foot ladder truck, dubbed "Ladder One," was completely refurbished and its purchase was made... Read More.

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Boozman and Womack welcome Army Chief of Staff to Arkansas

Monday, January 8 by Ray King

Fort Smith, AR – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR-03) welcomed Gen. Randy George, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, to Arkansas to highlight the training capabilities and capacity found at Fort Chaffee that significantly enhance the Army’s mission readiness. “Arkansas has always been a proud... Read More.

Entergy offers tips to save money on heating bills

Monday, January 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Entergy Arkansas has some tips on how Arkansans can stay warm this winter and save money. With heating costs making up over half of a customer's energy use, Entergy offered some alternatives to raising the temperature on your thermostat to help reduce costs: ... Read More.

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