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Drew County raises garbage fees

Monday, March 20 by Ray King

The Drew County Quorum Court has voted to increase the rates county residents pay for garbage collection, according to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper. Drew County Judge Drew Griffin told the court that the county has been losing money with the continued increase in collection costs... Read More.

$15,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of drug and weapons charges

Monday, March 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 cash-only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Ryan O’Neal, 33, with three counts of possession of... Read More.

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30-year prison sentence for man in child porn case

Monday, March 20 by Ray King

TEXARKANA – A Texarkana, Arkansas, man was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, on one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor via Production of Child Pornography. There is no parole in the federal system. The Honorable Chief... Read More.

White Hall Superintendent talks LEARNS Act legislation impact on district

Friday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

Now that the governor has signed the LEARNS Act, the state’s plan to improve education, school districts are trying to learn what all the act entails. That holds true for the White Hall School District and on Friday, District Superintendent Gary Williams was asked his... Read More.

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$100,000 cash-only bond set for felon accused of high-speed chase and multiple other felony charges

Friday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $100,000 cash-only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who led multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase when they attempted to stop the vehicle he was driving. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after... Read More.

Aquatic Center Director talks plans for Spring Break

Friday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

Spring Break for schools in the Deltaplex begins Monday and Larissa Fore, director of the Pine Bluff Aquatic Center said the facility has something planned for students every day next week. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, Fore said this; The more than $12... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man arrested in a reported disturbance

Friday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported disturbance between a male and female outside a business in Pine Bluff Wednesday resulted in the man's arrest after a civilian intervened to protect the woman. Kendrick Oglesby, 32, who has several prior felony convictions were taken into custody after police... Read More.

Cash-only bond set for man accused of being a felon with firearm

Friday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A traffic stop by Pine Bluff Police Wednesday night resulted in the arrest of a man previously convicted of several felonies after a loaded gun was found in the car the man was driving. Clifton Lancaster, 37, of White Hall was taken into... Read More.

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Governor to sign property tax credit increase

Friday, March 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers sent Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders legislation that would raise the property tax credit that thousands of homeowners receive for their primary residence. Sanders’ office said the Republican governor planned to sign into law the legislation, which will raise... Read More.

Pedestrian killed in I-530 accident

Friday, March 17 by Ray King

An unknown woman was killed Thursday when she was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 530 in Pulaski County. According to a preliminary report, the woman ran out into the lane of traffic and was struck by a 2019 Nissan that was northbound at the... Read More.

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WHSD approves several considerations in monthly meeting

Thursday, March 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

The White Hall School Board held its monthly meeting Thursday, March 16th to consider five items on their agenda and hear a few updates from Superintendent Gary Williams. All board members were present except Dr. Raymond Jones, and to kick off the meeting, Scott Ray... Read More.

Watson Chapel School Board approves Google Classroom usage for expelled students in special called meeting

Thursday, March 16 by Staff

The Watson Chapel School Board approved the use of Google Classroom for students that have been expelled in a special called meeting Thursday night. The use of Google Classroom will allow the district to provide education for expelled students who commit infractions that do not... Read More.

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