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Dr. Roy “Doug” Coleman found deceased Tuesday

Wednesday, August 17 by Staff

Local authorities have confirmed to Deltaplex News that Dr. Roy Douglas Coleman of White Hall was found deceased on Tuesday. Coleman practiced at White Hall Family Medicine Associates as was a former member of the White Hall School Board. According to the White Hall Family Medicine... Read More.

URA Board of Directors vote on several actions in monthly meeting

Tuesday, August 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

Sandra Griffin the Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Agency introduced three topics that needed the approval of the agency's board of directors during their monthly meeting Tuesday. The first topic addressed was to pay the taxes to the state land commission for the old... Read More.

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Two additional shootings on Little Rock interstates added to State Police investigation

Tuesday, August 16 by Staff

Since Monday (August 15th), two additional cases have been added to the ongoing investigations of shooting incidents that occurred on interstate highways in the Little Rock metro area during the past weekend. Both cases were brought to the attention of the state police special agents... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds ruling on drug used in executions

Tuesday, August 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld Arkansas’ use of the sedative midazolam in its lethal injections. A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court judge’s ruling upholding the state’s execution process. U.S.... Read More.

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Motorcycle rider killed after hitting vehicle

Tuesday, August 16 by Ray King

A 39-year-opld Little Rock man was killed Tuesday morning when the motorcycle he was riding hit the side of a car turning into a parking lot in Little Rock. According to a preliminary report, Danny Jackson was southbound on Scott Hamilton Road on a 2003... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for man accused of breaking and entering

Tuesday, August 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Thursday after a home security video recorded him entering a parked vehicle on Aug. 2. When he was questioned, Jawoney Heard, 25, admitted that the video showed him entering the vehicle and said he was desperate for... Read More.

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Alexander discusses Parks audit

Tuesday, August 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday, Pine Bluff City Council member Joni Alexander said members sometimes make statements during meetings to put items on the record “in case something hits the fan” or some people are doing things (council members) don’t find... Read More.

Sheridan City Council increases fine for firearms discharge

Tuesday, August 16 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Sheridan City Council voted to increase the fine for discharging a firearm inside the city limits. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, City Attorney Ed Koon said the current ordinance has exceptions for law enforcement officers and those using... Read More.

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FBI makes arrest of suspected human trafficker in Arkansas; Victims located

Tuesday, August 16 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, AR— During an enforcement campaign conducted over the past two weeks, the FBI and its law enforcement partners identified and located 84 minor victims and rescued 37 actively missing children. This is the 13th iteration of the FBI-led nationwide operation, dubbed “Operation... Read More.

DOC continues search for escaped inmate

Tuesday, August 16 by Staff

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is asking for the public’s help in locating inmate Samuel Hartman #156358, who escaped the East Arkansas Regional Unit the morning of Friday, August 12, 2022. The public is encouraged to visit the DOC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to... Read More.

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City Council addresses several ordinances and resolutions in last meeting of August

Monday, August 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council held its last meeting of the month addressing several items on its agenda two ordinances and five resolutions. All eight of the council were present with Mayor Shirley Washington who introduced public comments to begin the meeting. One of those public... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after allegedly injuring off-duty deputy

Monday, August 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported disturbance at a concert at the Pine Bluff Convention Center Saturday night resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man accused of pushing and injuring an off-duty sheriff’s deputy who was working security. Tri-County Drug Task Force Investigator Joseph O‘Neal... Read More.

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