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Downtown Plaza discussed by Go Forward director

Wednesday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff’s downtown area could be getting a major change in its looks if a project that is being discussed comes to fruition. The project is the redevelopment of the Plaza located at the corner of 6th Avenue and Main Street, directly across... Read More.

Mayor talks clean up and drainage

Wednesday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The City of Pine Bluff is planning another clean-up this Saturday, this time focusing on the Dollarway area. Mayor Shirley Washington told Deltaplex News that this will be the second clean-up this year. The first focused on the Watson Chapel area.The Mayor... Read More.

$2,500 bond set for Pine Bluff woman accused of armed distrubance

Wednesday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of pointing a gun at another woman Tuesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Carlawana Richardson, 36, with aggravated assault. Deputy... Read More.

State house rejects cut to early voting days

Wednesday, April 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House on Tuesday rejected legislation to cut early voting in the state by a day.The House voted down the measure 39-43. The Senate last week had approved the bill, which would have eliminated early voting on the... Read More.

Governor to sign bill barring law enforcement from federal gun law enforcement

Wednesday, April 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday that he’ll sign a bill that would bar state and local law officers from helping enforce new and future federal gun restrictions — a move critics say would be unconstitutional and create confusion... Read More.

Three men arrested in alleged armed disturbance

Wednesday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported armed disturbance at Altheimer Monday resulted in the arrest of three men who are accused of firing multiple shots from three different weapons before leaving the area. Jamarea Wainwright, 23, Kamarea Wainwright, 19, and Christopher Hammond, 21, were taken into custody... Read More.

United Way of SEARK to host annual meeting Thursday afternoon

Wednesday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyUnited Way of Southeast Arkansas is hosting its annual meeting Thursday, April 29th at 4 p.m. at the Community Theater at 207 2nd & Pines and it is open to the public. United Way will be announcing how their campaign has gone... Read More.

Two killed in Cleveland County accident

Wednesday, April 28 by Ray King

A two-vehicle accident at Woodlawn in Cleveland County Tuesday afternoon resulted In the deaths of the drivers of both vehicles.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Michael A. Burkhart, 50, of Warren and James E. McCoy, 77, of Little... Read More.

CASA Women’s Sheltor hosting auction to grow proceeds

Tuesday, April 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe CASA Women's Shelter created a "Great Escape Auction" that is meant to grow the proceeds of the shelter to continue helping women and their kids to fully escape domestic abuse and in some cases the abuser. The auction is taking place... Read More.

State House works to change gun law restrictions

Tuesday, April 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday reworked an effort to preempt federal gun restrictions in the state following objections from the governor, law enforcement and prosecutors that a previous proposal went too far and jeopardized public safety.The House State Agencies and... Read More.

UAPB Athletics recognized by State House

Tuesday, April 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletic program was honored for its accomplishments and sacrifices to dominate in multiple sports through the constraints of the pandemic at the capital on Tuesday morning by the House of Representatives.Representatives from the Pine Bluff... Read More.

Senate overrides veto of gun legislation

Tuesday, April 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Monday voted to override Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s veto of a bill prohibiting local police from enforcing federal gun restrictions, moving closer to enacting the measure despite objections that it would jeopardize public safety.The majority-Republican Senate... Read More.

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