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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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Jefferson Regional Doctor discusses Cholesterol Awareness Month

Wednesday, September 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

September is Cholesterol Awareness Month. Getting your numbers checked is very important. Dr. Leanne Carter from Jefferson Regional joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to answer important questions about cholesterol. Rick asked Dr. Carter if the diet is still the leading cause of high cholesterol She went on... Read More.

Stone Bank breaks ground on new solar complex

Wednesday, September 14 by Staff

Stone Bank broke ground Wednesday morning on a new solar complex that will help power the Stone Bank branch in White Hall. Stone Bank CEO Marni Oldner spoke with Deltaplex News following the groundbreaking to discuss the reasons why the Bank decided to move into... Read More.

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One killed, three hurt in accident in Little Rock

Wednesday, September 14 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed and three people injured in a two-vehicle accident in Pulaski County Tuesday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, John Duggon, 24, died at a Little Rock hospital where he had been taken after the accident in the 5800 block... Read More.

Richardson discusses focus on homicide investigations

Wednesday, September 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

Before she was promoted to Chief of Police, Denise Richardson was in charge of the Detective Division and focused on identifying and arresting homicide suspects. Since replacing now retired Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr., Richardson has kept up that focus and on Tuesday, was asked if... Read More.

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$75,000 bond set for teen who admits involvement in recent shooting

Wednesday, September 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Wednesday for a teenager accused of being involved in a shooting incident in White Hall on Sept. 3. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Taishaim West, 16,... Read More.

Multiple people shot; One killed in Wednesday morning shooting

Wednesday, September 14 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a Wednesday morning shooting that left one person dead. Shortly before 2:00 a.m., officers responded to 1921 South Elm in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they found two victims outside of the residence. Both of these... Read More.

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USDA/1890 National Scholars Program Scholarship Making Difference in Lives of Sixteen UAPB Students

Tuesday, September 13 by Staff

Sixteen students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) are earning their degrees tuition-free thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/1890 National Scholars Program, Belinda Demmings, USDA liaison for UAPB, said. “USDA’s 1890 National Scholars Program awards scholarships to students attending the... Read More.

Grant County to become work ready community

Tuesday, September 13 by Ray King

SHERIDAN, Ark. – A group of Grant County leaders announced Friday that the county has met all criteria to become a certified ACT Work Ready Community, demonstrating its commitment to developing a strong workforce pipeline, desirable to employers, economic developers and current and future... Read More.

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$75,000 bond set for man accused of physically beating mother of child

Tuesday, September 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly beat the mother of his child, then stole her vehicle and phone. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dante... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of a reported burglary

Tuesday, September 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported burglary in progress in the early morning hours Monday resulted in the arrest of a man found inside a business. Temmiothy Johnson Jr. 28, was taken into custody after police responded to McDonald’s on South Olive St., at 4 a.m. During a... Read More.

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