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Man on parole arrested for allegedly driving stolen truck

Thursday, February 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on parole was arrested Tuesday after he fled from law enforcement officers in the Dollarway area driving a stolen truck. Joshua Schmall, 33, allegedly admitted stealing the truck, which was valued at $10,000 in Little Rock on Monday... Read More.

JP’s vote to table American Rescue Plan ordinance

Wednesday, February 15 by Staff

By Ray King With one member of the county’s legislative body absent, the Justices of the Peace on Wednesday voted to table a proposed ordinance calling for spending money from the American Rescue Plan on special projects and construction in progress. After the meeting, Ted Harden,... Read More.

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Sanders signs order on human trafficking

Wednesday, February 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order to address human trafficking on Feb. 14. According to the executive order, the Secretary of the Department of Human Services will coordinate with the governor’s executive cabinet to develop an approach to address human... Read More.

Sanders seeks to add a work requirement to people receiving state aid

Wednesday, February 15 by Ray King

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is seeking to add a work requirement to people receiving state aid. "Arkansas is still too far behind in making sure that able-bodied citizens are working and we've got to get more people off the sidelines and in the game,"... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man arrested after gun found in possession at local hospital

Wednesday, February 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

A Pine Bluff man was arrested after a gun was found in his possession while being admitted to Jefferson Regional. According to the probable cause affidavit by Detective Lt. Derrick Neal, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West explained what occurred before Stacy Kennedy, 48 was arrested. Due to... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man on gun possession charge and theft

Wednesday, February 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

A $25,000 bond was set for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of felonies after a gun was found during a traffic stop. Reading from a probable cause affidavit by Detective Kevin Kirk of the Pine Bluff Police Department, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West said that... Read More.

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WHSD Board approves district updates

Tuesday, February 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

The White Hall School Board met for their monthly meeting to discuss several items on their agenda. The board approved five considerations in reference to policy updates and updates around the district. Those considerations approved included bids for HVAC Maintenance Preventative, the ASBA Board Policy... Read More.

Sheridan Mayor talks city growth and plans for city

Tuesday, February 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

Sheridan has its first new Mayor in many years and the new Mayor is settling into his new position. Cain Nattin joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about vision. Rick asked him how Sheridan is going to prepare for a booming growth period that... Read More.

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SEARK President talks finalist for dean of students and athletic director position

Tuesday, February 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

Southeast Arkansas College has identified three people as finalists for the position of dean of students and athletic director and for the next three days will be interviewing them. SEARK President Dr. Steven Bloomberg discussed each of the three candidates during an appearance on the... Read More.

Ward One Council Member addresses grocery store concerns

Tuesday, February 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

Ward One recently lost its main grocery store, Super One Foods which recently closed at the end of 2022, and the community in that area now has to commute to other parts of the city for their groceries. Ward One Council Member LaTisha Brunson joined... Read More.

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White Hall School District Superintendent discusses Governors education proposal

Tuesday, February 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

With much talk around the state about what Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is proposing for education, Deltaplex News decided to ask someone who will be affected. Gary Williams, the Superintendent of the White Hall School District was a guest on the oldies 1013 morning show... Read More.

Ryan Watley discusses Go Forward Pine Bluff tax

Tuesday, February 14 by Staff

The 5/8th cent sales tax, commonly called the Go Forward Sales Tax was initially approved by city voters in 2017 and on Monday, Go Forward CEO Ryan Watley was asked how much money the tax brings in each year. Watley appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning... Read More.

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