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Dr. Andrew Curry; Watson Chapel School District agree to buyout terms

Wednesday, July 6 by Staff

The Watson Chapel School District will pay former Superintendent Dr. Andrew Curry a lump sum of $57,315.10 by July 15, according to documents obtained by Deltaplex News via a Freedom of Information Act request after Curry’s employment with the district was terminated at... Read More.

UAPB Alumnus Recommends a UAPB Education in Aquaculture/Fisheries for Research, Job Opportunities

Wednesday, July 6 by Staff

Andrew Maina, originally from the east African country of Kenya, says his lifelong interest in science led him to enroll in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) graduate program in aquaculture/fisheries. “My father was a pharmacist, and I also started to get interested... Read More.

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Residents urged not to flush disposable wipes

Wednesday, July 6 by Staff

Ken Johnson, the manger of Pine Bluff Waste Water Utility has issued a warning about what he called “wipes and pipes” specifically disposable wipes. Johnson appeared on Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald and said the disposal of these wipes is a national problem, not... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Chief says his department needs more support and equipment

Wednesday, July 6 by Staff

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr., said violent crimes tend to increase in hot weather. Franklin said the department needs more support and a lot more equipment. He said the department received a $164,000 grant from the... Read More.

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$20,000 bond set for Pine Bluff woman accused at shooting at another woman

Wednesday, July 6 by Staff

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of shooting at another woman on Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Nakita Rogers, 32, with aggravated assault and... Read More.

$2,500 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of shooting a neighboring apartment door

Wednesday, July 6 by Staff

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly fired a shot that hit an apartment door below him. Vickiyvon Coleman, 19, told police he was where the witness said he was and admitted firing a shot but said he was not... Read More.

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Watson Chapel School Board votes to begin accepting applications for Superintendent

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

The Watson Chapel School Board held a special called meeting Tuesday night to interview an interim Superintendent candidate following last week’s meeting in which the board voted to fire Dr. Andrew Curry The meeting, which immediately went into executive session, lasted just under two hours.... Read More.

Resolution to rename Hazel Street pulled from Council agenda

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

By Ray King A resolution to change the name of Hazel Street in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was pulled just before the start of the Pine Bluff City Council meeting Tuesday night. The council was meeting Tuesday because of the July 4 holiday... Read More.

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First case of Monkeypox discovered in Arkansas

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) announced today that the first case of monkeypox has been identified in the state. “Arkansas has been monitoring cases of monkeypox in the U.S.,” said Dr. Jennifer Dillaha. “While this news is concerning, monkeypox is... Read More.

Governor calls special session to lower tax rates following record year of collections

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson today reacted to the record state surplus and announced his intent to call an Extraordinary Session of the Arkansas General Assembly the week of August 8. “June revenue collection was more than $150 million above forecast, leaving a net surplus for... Read More.

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State reports record surplus for fiscal year

Tuesday, July 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas ended its fiscal year with a record $1.6 billion budget surplus, state finance officials announced Tuesday as Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he planned to call lawmakers back into session to take up tax relief proposals. The Arkansas Department of... Read More.

Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce offers new software for small business owners

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce is offering a new software package to businesses and industries in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County and on Tuesday, Jennifer Kline from the chamber was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show to talk about it. Kline... Read More.

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