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Sanders says special session to cut taxes possible

Wednesday, July 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has not ruled out a special legislative session on tax cuts after Arkansas ended the fiscal year with a near-record surplus, she said Tuesday. Speaking to the Rotary Club of Little Rock, the Republican governor said... Read More.

Lockett to seek 3rd term on city council

Wednesday, July 19 by Ray King

4th Ward Council Member Bruce Lockett (D) announced Wednesday his plans to seek a third term on the Pine Bluff City Council in the 2024 March Democratic Primary. Ward 4 encompasses the University Park Neighborhood, the Lake Saracen area, the Dollarway area, and a... Read More.

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Chris Hart, CEO of Central Moloney, explains the need for skilled workers

Wednesday, July 19 by Alex Bivens

The lack of skilled labor is a problem all over the country and affects the workload of a multitude of businesses and industries. This is especially true for Central Moloney, which has announced it will build a second plant in Florida to augment production... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Resolution to Install Sewer Lines Along N. University Avenue

Tuesday, July 18 by Staff

On Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council approved by a 6-2 vote a resolution to install sanitary sewer lines on the north side of Pine Bluff. The Pine Bluff Public Works Dept. will be undertaking the University Drive Sewer Project to provide sanitary sewer... Read More.

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White Hall PD offers reward for stolen construction equipment

Tuesday, July 18 by Alex Bivens

Sheriff graduates from FBI National Command course

Tuesday, July 18 by Ray King

JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF LAFAYETTE WOODS, JR GRADUATES FROM FBI NATIONAL COMMAND AT QUANTICO: Jefferson County, Arkansas - July 17, 2023 - Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr, received certificate of completion from FBI Director Christopher Wray on Friday as a graduate of Session 5 of... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. talked about the three juvenile homicides

Tuesday, July 18 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff experienced its third homicide in a short period of time last week as three juveniles were shot to death at two difference locations and two other people were injured. On Monday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., talked about that when he was a guest... Read More.

$10,000 bond set man accused of pointing a knife at a man

Tuesday, July 18 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a knife at another man Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jackie Lee McCoy, 57, with aggravated... Read More.

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Altheimer Day will be Saturday, July 22, 2023

Tuesday, July 18 by Alex Bivens

Altheimer Day is coming up this Saturday at the beautiful Altheimer Park from 2-7. There will be lots of free food, live music and a big car, truck and bike show. Local entertainer Ice Man told Deltaplex News how the event got started. The event... Read More.

Online Purchasing Tips from BBB of Arkansas

Tuesday, July 18 by Alex Bivens

With online retailers like Amazon and Walmart+ kicking off the buying season, it's a good idea to know what is legit and what is not. Cara Carlin with the Better Business Bureau of Arkansas joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to give some tips. Cara... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Approves Resolution to Install Sewer Lines Along N. University Avenue, Ordinances on 5/8 Of 1 Percent and 3/8 Of 1 Percent Sales and Use Tax Placed on Calendar

Monday, July 17 by Staff

The Pine Bluff City Council met on Monday for its monthly meeting. Ordinances for the 5/8 of One Percent (0.625%) Sales and Use Tax and also the 3/8 of One Percent (0.375%) were placed on the calendar, as well as a special election on... Read More.

Quorum Court approves ordinances, Robinson says meeting illegal

Monday, July 17 by Greg

By Ray King After nearly two hours of bickering back and forth with County Judge Gerald Robinson, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved a package of ordinances, some of which had been hanging around since January, by a vote of 12-1. Included in that... Read More.

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