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Lincoln County Judge talks roads

By Ray King Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest talked about keeping up county roads, particularly since the county has several hundred miles of gravel, and recent rains have made it difficult to get that gravel.Speaking to Deltaplex News, Earnest said Lincoln County has a... Read More.

Assessor Office discusses its purpose; Property Assessment

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Jefferson County Assessor office, represented by Deputy Assessor Gloria Tillman and Assessor Yvonne Humphrey talked to Deltaplex News on Tuesday to discuss the role of their office, and the importance of getting vehicles assessed. After being asked what it meant to... Read More.

Sheridan City Council assumes role of picking fire chief

Tuesday, May 18 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council will now decide who serves as Chief of the Sheridan Fire Department.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the council approved legislation that makes the change and gives the council the sole authority to select and hire the chief.Previously, members of... Read More.

Woods talks about jail lawsuit

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Tuesday that getting served with a copy of the lawsuit the City of Pine Bluff filed against Jefferson County over jail fees was “a total surprise,” because of the relationship his department has had with... Read More.

The Boys and Girls Club to host anniversary kickball tournament

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Boys and Girls Club met with Deltaplex News to discuss the club's 75th anniversary and the kickball tournament that they host in honor of that. According to the CEO, Nyeisha Aldridge, the tournament will be on July 10th at Townsend Park... Read More.

State fires bridge inspector

Tuesday, May 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An inspector who failed to discover a crack in the Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee that prompted the span’s closure has been fired, Arkansas transportation officials said Monday.Arkansas Department of Transportation Director Lorie Tudor said the inspector... Read More.

Community survey outlines crime, quailty of life concerns

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King More than 45 percent of Pine Bluff residents who took part in a community survey said they do not believe Pine Bluff offers a good quality of life while 70 percent said the city does not offer a clean and healthy environment. The... Read More.

Council discusses wide range of issues, including speed humps

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council faced an agenda with 12 items on it Monday, with everything from closing alleys in various parts of the city to waiving competitive bidding so that the Code Enforcement Department could buy a vehicle from a local... Read More.

County Judge talks courthouse renovations; Quorum courtroom

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson spoke with Deltaplex about the 8-month renovation project of the historical county courthouse. The Quorum Courtroom where the Quorum Court Committee meets monthly was one of the first renovations that have been completed in the courthouse... Read More.

Lieutenant Governor’s race gets another candidate

Monday, May 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Washington County Judge Joseph Wood on Monday said he’s seeking the Republican nomination for Arkansas lieutenant governor next year in what’s becoming an increasingly crowded primary.Wood became the fourth candidate to announce he’s running in the GOP primary for... Read More.

Community Fishing Day Event was an success

Monday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Arkansas Game & Fish Commission had a great turnout with more than 150 people present at their first Community Fishing Day Event according to the commission on Saturday, May 15th. The event was held at the MLK Park Pond where the... Read More.

UAMS announces graduates in medicine, nursing, pharmacy and others

Monday, May 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK – Degrees and certificates were conferred to 936 graduates of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) five colleges and graduate school Saturday. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, no commencement ceremony was held; however, the various colleges held independent virtual... Read More.

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