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Motorists, be on the lookout for deer on highways

Wednesday, November 9 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK — Deer are on the move in The Natural State. That means hunters and motorists in Arkansas should keep a watchful eye out, particularly at dawn and dusk. In addition to the increased deer activity, the shortened days place rush hour during the... Read More.

Star City Superintendent talks school programs and recent election

Wednesday, November 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

Star City Superintendent Jordan Frizzell made his monthly appearance on Sunrise Deltaplex with Rick Walker on Wednesday to discuss a wide range of topics, including how the election could affect school funding. Rick asked him first about the success of the football and band... Read More.

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Boozman wins third term in U.S. Senate

Wednesday, November 9 by Ray King

Republican U.S. Sen. John Boozman cruised to reelection Tuesday, but what role the two-term incumbent will play in his next stint depends on which party clinches control of the chamber after the midterms. Boozman won a third, six-year term by defeating Democrat Natalie James, Libertarian... Read More.

Council approves funds for Delta Rhythm district

Wednesday, November 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council voted Monday night to invest $2 million in the Delts Rhythm and Blues Cultural District which is designed to promote tourism and improve the economy. That money will come from the five-eighths cent sales tax approved by... Read More.

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Sarah Sandes wins race for governor easily

Wednesday, November 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected Arkansas governor on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the state and the highest profile Trump administration official in elected office. Sanders defeated Democratic nominee Chris Jones in the race for... Read More.

Robinson talks reasons for winning second term as Jefferson County Judge

Wednesday, November 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

In his first interview after winning another four-year term as Jefferson County Judge, Gerald Robinson thanked all of the people who voted for him. Wednesday morning, Robinson repeated that and was asked what contributed to his nearly 2,500 vote margin of victory over former County... Read More.

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Sheridan City Council votes to annex land for hotel, shopping center

Wednesday, November 9 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council at its most recent meeting approved the annexation of eight acres that will see a hotel and shopping center inside the city limits. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Dr. Scott Winston is developing the land on the western edge of... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for man accused of pointing gun at several people in altercation

Wednesday, November 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man previously convicted of felony fleeing in 2018 was arrested Monday after he allegedly pointed a gun at several people during an altercation. Raynard Washington, 27, was taken into custody after police were sent to a house on West 21st Avenue... Read More.

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$15,000 bond set for man accused of residential burglary

Wednesday, November 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of breaking into a house and stealing a laptop and iPad. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Taylor Johnson, 20,... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office cites numerous citizens for unlawful burning, included those who caused forest fires

Tuesday, November 8 by Staff

Two Jefferson County forest fires caused by unlawful burning in late October prompted Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. and his Deputies to begin issuing citations to citizens who chose to burn debris, leaves, and other objects during the burn ban. Woods spoke with Deltaplex News... Read More.

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Monticello man killed in Calhoun County accident

Tuesday, November 8 by Ray King

A Monticello man was killed early Monday when the motorcycle he was riding was hit head-on by a vehicle in rural Calhoun County. According to a preliminary report. Steen T. Halley39, was westbound on Arkansas Highway 274 at 4:40 a.m. on a 2002Yahama when a... Read More.

Republicans favored in congressional races

Tuesday, November 8 by Ray King

Arkansas’ four congressional races have largely been quiet, with the incumbent Republicans favored to win in the solidly red state. The state’s GOP-dominated Legislature made keeping the congressional delegation totally Republican easier as it redrew district maps following the 2020 census. Heavily Democratic Pulaski County —... Read More.

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