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Former White Hall Superintendent shares his thoughts on the death of Ryan Mallett

Wednesday, June 28 by Staff

Many people in the communities surrounding White Hall, in addition to many across the state and country, are still in shock about the news of the untimely death of former Arkansas Razorback and NFL quarterback and White Hall head football coach Ryan Mallett. Mallett died... Read More.

Public Works Committee meeting discuss parks and rec damage and grant

Wednesday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

Trudy Redus, who is currently running Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation told the City Council’s Public Works Committee that her department is currently working on the city’s two golf courses because of damage from last weeks’ storms. Redus went on to say that work has... Read More.

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Urban Renewal Agency approves property purchase contract and discuss progress on ongoing projects

Wednesday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday, the city of Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency held its regular monthly meeting to discuss its brief agenda that included two actions for the commissioners to vote upon. The meeting was held at the Donald D. Reynolds Center with three commissioners present... Read More.

Local industries meet with teachers to discuss ways to connect graduates with jobs

Wednesday, June 28 by Staff

The Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County held their annual Connecting Educators to Industry professional development on Tuesday. The meetings included tours of local industries and a meeting with a panel of industrial leaders. Those industrial leaders included Tim DeJarnette, President of The Strong Company,... Read More.

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White Hall head football coach Ryan Mallett drowns in Florida

Tuesday, June 27 by Staff

UPDATE: Deltaplex News has confirmed the incident that happen which led to the death of White Hall head football coach Ryan Mallett happened in the Destin, Florida area. Media sources in Destin tell Deltaplex News that Mallett and 9-12 other people are believed to have... Read More.

ASP to launch high-visibility impaired driving enforcement campaign for July 4th holiday

Tuesday, June 27 by Staff

This Independence Day, protect your freedom and the lives of others by committing to sober driving. Arkansas law enforcement will be teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility... Read More.

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Juvenile funding lawsuit hearing postponed

Tuesday, June 27 by Ray King

A hearing that had been scheduled for Monday in a civil lawsuit filed last year by Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., against County Judge Gerald Robinson was postponed just hours before it was scheduled to begin. Special Circuit Judge Gary Arnold signed the order which was... Read More.

Pine Bluff Convention Center Director discusses upcoming rodeo

Tuesday, June 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Convention Center will be playing host to a rodeo on July 1, according to center director Joseph McCorvy. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday, McCorvy said this. McCorvy was then asked if the public could attend the qualifying events Saturday afternoon. Morning... Read More.

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$15,000 bond set for man accused of threatening son during altercation

Tuesday, June 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening his son during an altercation Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Richard Todd Baker, 44, with terroristic... Read More.

7 sentenced to prison for claiming discrimination on farm benefits

Tuesday, June 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— Seven defendants were sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Agriculture out of more than $11.5 million that was intended to benefit farmers who had been discriminated against. Chief United States District Judge... Read More.

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County Judge accuses legislative body of illegal actions during Quorum Court meeting

Monday, June 26 by Staff

By Ray King An effort by the Jefferson County Quorum Court to finally adopt a policies and procedures ordinance which they had failed to do since January fell short again Monday night but several members of the county’s legislative body chose to take a different... Read More.

AHLP Step into Summer challenge was a success finishing with several winners

Monday, June 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

The city of Pine Bluff Advancing Health and Literacy Program held its Step Into Summer Challenge on Saturday. The event included a 3.6-mile walk/run at Saracen Landing. Those who completed the run in under 30 minutes received a first-place medal. There was a total... Read More.

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