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Dumas man dies after being hit by vehicle in Washington County

Friday, August 11 by Ray King

A Dumas man was killed Wednesday when he was struck by a vehicle while standing outside of another vehicle on Interstate 49 in Washington County. According to a preliminary report, Wayne Simmons, 20, was standing on the passenger side of a 2014 Mercedes that was... Read More.

Ways & Means Committee Meet to Discuss Go Forward Sales Tax, Election

Thursday, August 10 by Staff

The wording in the proposed Go Forward Sales tax and the Public Safety tax was a topic of discussion as the Pine Bluff City Council's Ways & Means Committee met Thursday afternoon. All four ordinances were addressed by the committee and voted to be passed... Read More.

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Former PB city council member Thelma Walker dies

Thursday, August 10 by Greg

Former Pine Bluff City Council member Thelma Walker died Aug. 4, according to an announcement from Brown Funeral Home. Walker, 82, represented Ward 1 and served on the council until 2016 when she was defeated in a run-off by Joni Alexander. Her son, Danny Walker was... Read More.

Grant County Fair in Sheridan begins it’s run next month

Thursday, August 10 by Alex Bivens

Next month, the popular Grant County Fair in Sheridan begins it's run and the Fair Board Chairman Michael Michael was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex with Rick Walker to talk about preparations. Rick asked him how many people serve on the committee Big changes are taking... Read More.

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Jefferson Regional Welcomes Otolaryngologist

Thursday, August 10 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson Regional is pleased to welcome Otolaryngologist Christine Mirabal, MD to the team at Jefferson Regional Ear, Nose and Throat Associates. Dr. Mirabal received her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, followed by a residency at the University of Texas Southwestern... Read More.

Nephrologist Joins Jefferson Regional Clinic

Thursday, August 10 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson Regional is pleased to announce the association of Nephrologist Sheheryar Shah, MD who will be seeing patients at Jefferson Regional Nephrology Associates. Dr. Shah received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan. He then... Read More.

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$25k bond set for Pine Bluff man after allegedly threatening a police department employee

Thursday, August 10 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly threatened a police department employee. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Raymond Roush, 54, with first-degree terroristic threatening. During the... Read More.

White Hall woman arrested after allegedly injuring her grandmother

Thursday, August 10 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A White Hall woman was arrested Tuesday after she allegedly injured her grandmother. During a court hearing Thursday, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West said Chloe Walter, 20, was taken into custody after White Hall Police were sent to an address on Beatrice Lane I... Read More.

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Sherwood man killed in Pulaski County traffic accident

Thursday, August 10 by Ray King

A Sherwood man who was attempting to push a disabled vehicle off the roadway in Pulaski County early Thursday morning was killed when he was hit by another vehicle. According to a preliminary report, Zack Clark, 24, had been a passenger in a 2000 Ford... Read More.

Thurston to seek state Treasurer position

Thursday, August 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston will run for state treasurer next year, he said Wednesday. Thurston, a Republican who won reelection last year, said he’ll run for the post held by Treasurer Larry Walther. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed... Read More.

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08/09/2023 – MEMORIAL SERVICE HONORING THE LIFE OF DEPUTY JUSTIN TOMLINSON

Thursday, August 10 by Alex Bivens

MEMORIAL SERVICE HONORING THE LIFE OF DEPUTY JUSTIN TOMLINSON: Jefferson County, Arkansas - August 9, 2023 - The family, loved ones, and friends of Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy Justin Tomlinson will gather on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. to honor and celebrate... Read More.

Runaway Juvenile sought by JCSO

Wednesday, August 9 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance locating Johnny Munnerlyn (14), a runaway juvenile. On August 8, 2023, investigators were notified that Mr. Munnerlyn had ran away from a residence in Jefferson County, AR and may be in the company with... Read More.

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