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Cleveland County School Superintendent discusses hire of new Rison head football coach Caleb Carmikle

Tuesday, February 7 by Staff

The Rison Wildcats have a new football coach after the Cleveland County School District Board voted unanimously to name Caleb Carmikle as their 21st head coach Monday night after Clay Totty resigned to become the head football coach at Wynne. Cleveland County School District... Read More.

Pete Roberts discusses his new role as Grant County Sheriff

Tuesday, February 7 by Staff

Grant County recently swore in a new Sheriff and he is hitting the ground running. Pete Roberts joined Rick Walker for Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about his future plans. Roberts was asked if he had always wanted to be in law enforcement. He was asked about... Read More.

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Cleveland County School District Superintendent talks power outages; road conditions

Tuesday, February 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday, C & L Electric Coop reported that about 2,000 of the 3,600 customers it serves in Cleveland County were still without power as a result of the ice storm last week. Craig DuPuy, the Superintendent of the Cleveland County School District talked with... Read More.

State house approves restrictions on adult themed performances

Tuesday, February 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House voted Monday to restrict “adult-oriented” performances, revamping a measure that previously targeted drag shows following discrimination complaints from the LGBTQ community. The bill approved by the majority-Republican House on a 78-15 vote no longer explicitly adds drag shows to... Read More.

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GOP picks Sanders to respond to Biden speech

Tuesday, February 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, once a White House press secretary for President Donald Trump, is set to return to the national stage when she delivers the GOP response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Sanders, 40,... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution creating the position of cultural specialist in the Economic and Development Department

Monday, February 6 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution creating the position of cultural specialist in the Economic and Development Department. Council member Bruce Lockett, chairman of the Council’s Development and Planning Committee was asked why the position is... Read More.

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Caleb Carmikle named 21st head football coach at Rison

Monday, February 6 by Staff

The Rison School Board voted unanimously to hire Caleb Carmikle as the Wildcat’s 21st head football coach in a special called board meeting Monday night. Carmikle will come to Rison from Magnet Cove where he had a record of 39-30 as head football coach.... Read More.

Monticello Mayor annouces informal conference to discuss recent ice strom response

Monday, February 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Mayor’s Office of Monticello announced Monday that they will be hosting an informal conference at the Monticello City Hall in the council chambers on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of getting together will be to discuss the local government’s response... Read More.

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Monday morning drowning victim identified

Monday, February 6 by Staff

UPDATE: The victim in Monday morning’s drowning incident has been identified as 80-year-old Willis Baker according to Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley. Kelley said Baker’s body will be sent to the state crime lab to determine the official cause of death. ORIGINAL STORY: Jefferson County authorities are... Read More.

Renovations underway at Lake Chicot State Park

Monday, February 6 by Ray King

Renovations are underway at Lake Chicot State Park that include the temporary closing of the Delta Woodlands Trail. According to the McGehee-Dermott Times News, the trail will be paved for better accessibility and improved durability. When completed, the trail will extend from the visitor center... Read More.

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Vehicle stolen out of Jefferson County found in Saline River near Warren

Monday, February 6 by Staff

A vehicle stolen out of Pine Bluff was discovered submerged in the Saline River near the Jim Young Bridge on Highway 63 north of Warren on Sunday, according to a press release from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office. According to Bradley County Chief Deputy Wayne... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge explains debris clean up

Monday, February 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

Several thousand people in Jefferson County remained without power Monday but according to County Judge Gerald Robinson, “the roads are in pretty good shape.” Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Robinson said this. He said county road personnel are now working to clear the debris... Read More.

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