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Sanders released from hospital after cancer surgery

Sunday, September 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, a Republican who is running for governor in Arkansas, was released from a hospital Saturday after undergoing surgery for thyroid cancer. “Following successful surgery on Friday to remove her thyroid and surroundin Deere told... Read More.

Meeting set to appropriate funds for Jefferson County jail

Friday, September 16 by Staff

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., sat down Friday morning for a discussion on Woods request for money to keep the adult jail operating. Woods has requested almost $231,000, the bulk of that to pay for food and said... Read More.

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Prank texts lead to “Code Black” at Watson Chapel Jr High

Friday, September 16 by Staff

UPDATE: The alert of an active shooter at Watson Chapel Junior High School and Watson Chapel High School received through Short Message Service (SMS) text message this morning that prompted a huge law enforcement presence and panicked parents and students was a hoax, Jefferson County... Read More.

Recruiting and Retention incentives for district employees passed by the White Hall School Board; ACT Aspire scores reported

Thursday, September 15 by Staff

ACT Aspire test score updates were a focal point of Thursday night’s White Hall School Board meeting. Principals from each building within the White Hall district shared information on test scores from students within their buildings, and those scores were very good for the... Read More.

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State Board of Education holds work session to discuss possible board for PBSD

Thursday, September 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arkansas State Board of Education met for a work session Thursday, September 15th to discuss the status and progress of the Pine Bluff School District (PBSD). In the meeting, all board members were present to discuss steps moving forward as a part of... Read More.

Pine Bluff’s Courtney Crutchfield named the Week Three Kevin Bonnette State Farm Deltaplex Player of the Week

Thursday, September 15 by Staff

Pine Bluff junior athlete Courtney Crutchfield has been named the Week Three Kevin Bonnette State Farm Deltaplex Player of the Week after a fantastic performance last week in the Zebra’s win over Watson Chapel. Crutchfield is a previous winner of the Kevin Bonnette State Farm... Read More.

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Boozman supporting drone infrastructure grants

Thursday, September 15 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––Following House-passage of the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) advocated for the Senate to pass the bipartisan legislation during an Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) hearing Wednesday. Boozman highlighted the efforts in Arkansas to use drones to enhance infrastructure... Read More.

No injuries following Sheridan bus accident Thursday morning

Thursday, September 15 by Staff

A Sheridan school bus was involved in a single vehicle accident Thursday morning on Grant County Road 55 while transporting students to school. Sheridan School District spokesperson Andy Mayberry tells Deltaplex News that the bus went into a ditch on a narrow stretch of road... Read More.

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ASC announces registration for fall Create Lab Youth Cooking Program

Thursday, September 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

Registration is open for the fall series of CrEATe Lab, the cooking program for ages 10-17 at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC). This series consists of six sessions, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22,... Read More.

Sheridan City Council adopts ordinance on street specifications

Thursday, September 15 by Ray King

An ordinance to change the minimum street specifications and regulations for new developments was approved unanimously by the Sheridan City Council when they met Tuesday. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the ordinance adds more regulations and testing to the new roads such as those... Read More.

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Arkansas Urology Clinic announces free prostate cancer screening for September

Thursday, September 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and on Thursday, Chris Shenup and Michelle Staley from Arkansas Urology Clinic appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show to announce free prostate cancer screenings at 1801 W. 40th Ave. Screenings will be offered from 4 to 7 p.m. and... Read More.

25-year prison sentence for felon in possession of a firearm

Wednesday, September 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—A Little Rock man has been sentenced to 300 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. United States District Judge Brian S. Miller sentenced Bradley Clayton Walker, 39, to the 25-year term of imprisonment today. Judge Miller... Read More.

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