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Bill on care of transgender treatment sent to Governor

Thursday, March 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House sent the GOP governor a bill Wednesday to make it easier to sue doctors who provide gender-affirming treatment to minors, moving to effectively reinstate the state’s blocked ban on such care. The office of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested on drug and weapons-related charges

Thursday, March 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 cash-only bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons-related charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Marlon Clark, 26, with possession of the controlled substance... Read More.

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Franklin: No comment on eligibility lawsuit

Thursday, March 9 by Ray King

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr., has declined to comment on a lawsuit filed against him alleging he does not live in the district he was elected to represent. In an email to Deltaplex News Wednesday night, Franklin said he would love... Read More.

Billy Dixon discusses final prep for Pine Bluff’s state title opportunity

Wednesday, March 8 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Zebras will play for the Class 5A State Championship Thursday night against Lake Hamilton at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs, and Head Coach Billy Dixon knows his team has a tough task at hand. The Z’s have defeated Lake Hamilton twice... Read More.

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Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs bill creating school vouchers

Wednesday, March 8 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an education bill Wednesday that creates a new school voucher program, raises minimum teacher salaries and places restrictions on classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity. The Republican governor and former White... Read More.

Lawsuit alleges Franklin serving illegally as JP

Wednesday, March 8 by Ray King

By Ray King The former Justice of the Peace in District 5 who chose not to seek another term in 2022 is suing the person currently serving in that position. Jimmy Fisher said in a complaint filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court March 2 that Lloyd... Read More.

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SEARK College approves budget adjustments for housing construction

Wednesday, March 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

Southeast Arkansas College held its monthly meeting Wednesday, March 8th to discuss several action items on its agenda including funding for the construction of the campus's student dorms. Present at the meeting included President Steven Bloomberg, chair Rebecca Pitillo, board trustees, and other staff. The... Read More.

UAPB announces first graduates of Hospitality/Tourism Management

Wednesday, March 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announced that at the commencement in December 2022, Stephanie Smith and Marion Franklin Smith III became the first graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) degree program in hospitality and tourism management. The program... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man arrested after allegedly involved in breaking into a building

Wednesday, March 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A suspicious vehicle parked outside a business on the east side of Pine Bluff Monday night resulted in the arrest of a man who allegedly broke into a building. Robert Cosgrove, 46, was taken into custody after Sgt. Donald Griffin chased him down... Read More.

Redfield man with active warrants arrested for alleged felony drug allegations

Wednesday, March 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

A Pine Bluff man arrested in Redfield Monday on active warrants is now facing felony drug allegations. Tyler Euseppi, 34, was taken into custody after Redfield Police Chief Steve McFatridge received a call about a white male riding a bicycle on River Road at about... Read More.

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AGFC accepting paid intern applications

Wednesday, March 8 by Staff

Arkansas Game and Fish is now accepting applications for paid summer interns. Nykki Allred in the intern coordinator and joined Rick Walker for Sunrise Deltaplex to discuss the program. Walker asked her what those hired will experience. She stressed this is a paid internship with the ability... Read More.

New City Council member appointed in Sheridan

Wednesday, March 8 by Staff

The Sheridan City Council has a new member. Rick Walker has this report.

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