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White Hall Middle School Quiz Bowl teams compete well in local tournament

Monday, February 13 by Staff

The White Hall Middle School Quiz Bowl teams competed in the 5A Southeast Regional Tournament on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The White Hall Middle School consists of two teams; the 7th/8th grades team and 9th grade team. Both teams are sponsored by head coach... Read More.

Glover resigns as Parks and Recreation Director

Monday, February 13 by Staff

Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation Director Sam Glover has resigned his position, according to a letter from Glover. That letter is as follows: I would like to thank you and the city of Pine Bluff for the distinct honor of being the leader of the Parks and... Read More.

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Do Pass recommendation given to two rezoning requests by Development and Planning Committee

Monday, February 13 by Staff

With no dissent, the City Council’s Development and Planning Committee on Monday recommended that two rezoning requests approved by the Pine Bluff Planning Commission be sent to the full council with a do pass recommendation. Chairman Bruce Lockett and members LaTisha Brunson and Steven Mays... Read More.

$5,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of domestic battery

Monday, February 13 by Staff

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man with a prior conviction for misdemeanor domestic battery is facing a felony allegation after being arrested Saturday. During a court hearing Monday, Deputy Prosecutor Lisa McGriff said Calvin Ladd, 28, was convicted of the misdemeanor in April of 2022. Reading... Read More.

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$10,000 cash bond set for man accused of stealing EASI Ambulance

Monday, February 13 by Staff

A $10,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of stealing an ambulance. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Charles Jones, 51, with theft of property, Reading from an affidavit... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO discusses plans for extending sales tax and more

Monday, February 13 by Staff

Last week, Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff men with five members of the Pine Bluff City Council to get their thoughts on extending the sales tax, which is currently set to expire at the end of 2024. On Monday, Watley appeared... Read More.

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A&P Director discusses hamburger tax money distribution

Friday, February 10 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission recently announced that it had distributed almost $1.5 million that came from the so-called hamburger tax to the Convention Center and to various groups and organizations. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, A&P Director Sheri Storie... Read More.

Pollinator garden work continues at Monticello

Friday, February 10 by Ray King

Work on pollinator gardens at Monticello will continue, according to a story in the Advance Monticellonian newspaper. The pollinator garden is a type of garden designed with the intent of growing plants that specifically produce nectar and pollen to attract insects. Former Monticello Mayor Paige Chase... Read More.

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SeArk College names 3 finalists for Dean of Students/Athletic Director job

Friday, February 10 by Staff

SeArk College President Dr. Steve Bloomberg has informed Deltaplex News that there are three finalists for the Dean of Students/Athletic Director position that the college is looking to fill. The college announced in January that they intend to introduce college athletics in the 2023... Read More.

Woman killed in Arkansas County accident

Friday, February 10 by Ray King

A one-vehicle accident in Arkansas County Thursday resulted in the death of a Casscoe woman. According to a preliminary report, Sarah Grace Hall, 18, was eastbound on Arkansas Highway 130 when for unknown reasons the 2010 Lincoln Navigator she was driving ran off the roadway... Read More.

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Operation targeting illegal drugs said to be successful

Thursday, February 9 by Ray King

A statewide operation designed to get illegal drugs off the streets has resulted in more than 1,000 arrests since November, and the seizure of more than $55 million in drugs. According to Arkansas Drug Director Boyce Hamlet, “Operation Task Force Arkansas” was a combined effort... Read More.

Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County President discusses business recruiting in Pine Bluff

Thursday, February 9 by Staff

Allison Thompson, the President and CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County said Thursday that she was happy that Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders had decided to keep Clifton O’Neal as the head of the Arkansas Economic Development Commissions. Appearing on the Oldies 1013... Read More.

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