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North Little Rock man accused of arson

Monday, November 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— A North Little Rock man was indicted yesterday for setting fire to a local restaurant. Nathan James Hester, 37, was charged by a grand jury in a one-count indictment after an investigation revealed his attempt to set fire to Jim’s Razorback Pizza... Read More.

Sparkman man killed in accident Sunday

Monday, November 7 by Ray King

A Dallas County man was killed in a two-vehicle traffic accident in Fordyce Sunday morning. According to a preliminary report, Lamarrieo M. Hughes, 33, of Sparkman was northbound on U.S. 79 when the 2011 Ford Mustang he was driving collided with the rear of a... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office issues warning of phone scams

Monday, November 7 by Staff

Don't fall for today's Phone Scam, even if the caller says they're with the Sheriff's Office. Scammers are trying different ways to try to con people, including saying they are calling from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office or some other law enforcement agency. If you receive... Read More.

One killed, four hurt in Bradley County accident

Sunday, November 6 by Ray King

A Rison woman was killed and four people injured in a two-vehicle accident in rural Bradley County Friday night. According to a preliminary report, Leshia Sowheaver, 59, was a passenger in a 2006 Toyota driven by Doyle Sowheaver, 60, also of Rison that was northbound... Read More.

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Westerman talks inflation effects on agriculture

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman blamed the Biden administration for the inflation that is affecting the nation. The Hot Springs Republican, who is vying for another term in Congress, went on to talk about the effects of... Read More.

Two men killed in separate traffic accidents

Friday, November 4 by Ray King

Two Southeast Arkansas men were killed in separate traffic accidents in a less than 24-hour period from Thursday to Friday. The first of those accidents occurred in rural Ouachita County at 10 a.m. Thursday. when Eddie Paul Foise III of Camden apparently lost control of... Read More.

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PBFD Chief Howell discusses helping volunteer fire departments

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

A rash of fires burned a lot of acreage in Jefferson County last week, taxing the resource of a number of volunteer fire departments who were battling the blazes. Thanks to a mutual aid agreement, firefighters from Pine Bluff also got involved, according to Fire... Read More.

$75,000 Bond set for man on alleged drug and weapon charges

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons-related charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dexter Thompson, 71, with possession of a controlled substance ecstasy... Read More.

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Pine Bluff woman arrested after altercation with daugther

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery was arrested Wednesday after she was involved in an altercation with her daughter. Monica Granderson, 51, was convicted of third-degree domestic battery on Sept. 5, Deputy Prosecutor Shana Alexander said during a court... Read More.

State Vet talks about Chronic Wasting Disease

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

This is expected to be one of the biggest weekends for deer hunting in the state, and with the increase in deer kills, the possibility of more cases of Chronic Wasting Disease could be discovered. Rick Walker talked to the state's wildlife veterinarian Dr.... Read More.

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Threat of severe weather on Friday forces adjustments to local football game kickoff times

Thursday, November 3 by Staff

The threat of severe weather Friday evening has forced numerous schools in the Deltaplex area to adjust kickoff times for Friday night football games. We have compiled a list of the games we have confirmed that have changed start times. If there is a game... Read More.

Watson Chapel’s Thomas Knowles named the Week 10 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Deltaplex Player of the Week

Thursday, November 3 by Staff

Watson Chapel senior running back Thomas Knowles has been named the Week 10 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Deltaplex Player of the Week after a great game last week. Knowles spoke with Deltaplex News to give his thoughts on what it means for him to earn... Read More.

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