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Governor Sanders outlines plan for education

Thursday, February 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposed on Wednesday an overhaul of the state’s schools that will pair a 39% raise in starting teacher pay with a new voucher program that will direct public money to pay for private and... Read More.

ASC announces two exhibitions celebrating and bringing blues to life

Wednesday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

Celebrating the Delta and its surrounding area’s rich musical heritage, two exhibitions highlight the pioneers who brought the blues to life. A Cast of Blues features 15 resin-cast masks of blues legends created by artist Sharon McConnell-Dickerson, as well as 15 color photographs of... Read More.

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Governor Sanders explains education initiative

Wednesday, February 8 by Greg

After teasing her education plan during the Republican response of the State Of The Union, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders rolled out her initiative for education during a press conference on Wednesday. Rick Walker has this report.

Director of Convention Center discusses plans for new hotel

Wednesday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Wednesday, the director of the Pine Bluff Convention Center talked about the news that financing has been arranged for the hotel that will be attached to the building he runs. Joseph McCorvey appeared on Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald and said in the... Read More.

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Puppy Bowl to feature puppies from Arkansas

Wednesday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

While many finally tuned athletes will be trying to bring home the Lombardi Trophy in the Super Bowl this Sunday, others will try for the Lombarky Trophy. This year's version of the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet will have an Arkansas feel. Four puppies rescued... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO talks details on hotel finalization

Wednesday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

The hotel will be located at the site of the former Plaza Hotel which will be torn down. On Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, Go Forward CEO Ryan Wately was asked if plans for the new hotel had been finalized. Watley went on to say this. He... Read More.

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Appeals Court rejects Walls appeal of shooting incident conviction

Wednesday, February 8 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff man who contended there was not enough evidence to revoke his suspended sentence failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals of that. Jimmie Lee Walls had entered a plea of no contest to one count of terroristic threatening in July 2020... Read More.

UAPB Students and Alumnus featured at ASC’s Art Night on the Block

Wednesday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

The ARTSpace on Main Street in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is currently the home to the UAPB 2023 Senior Art Exhibition through Thursday, February 9, 2023. The community is invited to attend, and gallery admission is free. The UAPB Seniors whose works are on exhibition... Read More.

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Applications Now Being Accepted for AgDiscovery 2023 at UAPB

Wednesday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) News, applications are now being accepted for AgDiscovery, a residential career and science exploration program for teens with the School of Agriculture. The program is scheduled for June 10-23 on the universities campus and... Read More.

Funding for convention center hotel approved

Wednesday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

Plans for the hotel located at the Pine Bluff Convention Center received a big boost Tuesday when the Urban Renewal Agency agreed to contribute nearly $3 million to the project. That action sparked a special called meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council which voted... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. discusses Monday’s drowning investigation

Tuesday, February 7 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is in the middle of an investigation after 80-year-old Willis Baker was found deceased in his swimming pool early Monday morning in the Hardin community. Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. spoke with Deltaplex News about that investigation, saying no foul... Read More.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by 3 vehicles

Tuesday, February 7 by Ray King

A Dequeen man was killed Tuesday morning when he was hit by three different vehicles while standing in the fast lane of Highway 71 at Ashdown. According to a preliminary report, James Revels, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene after he was hit by... Read More.

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