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Polls open in runoff elections

Tuesday, June 21 by Ray King

According to the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, 444 people cast ballots early before early voting ended last Friday. The polls are open today from 7;30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. as voters will decide races for First and Third Ward aldermen ad the constable Vaugine Township. Mike... Read More.

Sheridan apartment fire kills one; Displaces numerous others

Monday, June 20 by Staff

A fire at the Birchwood Apartments located on the corner of Main Street and Mockingbird Lane in Sheridan proved to be fatal Monday. Sheridan Fire Department Assistant Chief Joe Scott told Deltaplex News that one person has died as a result of the fire, while... Read More.

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Carly Dethlefs discusses Alzheimers Awareness Month

Monday, June 20 by Staff

June 21st is the Summer Solstice, also called the longest day of the year. On that day, people around the country are taking part in fundraising activities to raise money for the Alzheimers Association. June is also Alzheimers Awareness Month and Carly Dethlefs joined Rick... Read More.

Air Race Classic Set for June 21-24

Monday, June 20 by Staff

The 2022 Air Race Classic begins in Lakeland, Florida on June 21 and concludes in Terre Haute, Indiana on June 24. The 2,548-mile route will cover 12 states with 8 planned stops: Moultrie, Georgia; Muscle Shoals, Alabama; Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Ada, Oklahoma;... Read More.

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New facility offers hope for Drew County garbage problem

Monday, June 20 by Ray King

The Drew County Quorum Court has approved an ordinance that hopefully will help solve their ongoing trash problems. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the county will join nine other counties in Southeast Arkansas belonging to the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District and haul their... Read More.

Stuttgart woman killed in traffic accident

Monday, June 20 by Ray King

A Stuttgart woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Arkansas County Friday afternoon. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Marsha Snyder, 71, was attempting to merge into the northbound traffic lane of U.S. 73 after passing a vehicle when she... Read More.

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$30,000 bond for man accused of hitting elderly man

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported disturbance Thursday afternoon resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man who allegedly hit a 75-year-old man several times. Glenn Cain, 64, was taken into custody after police were given a description of the clothing the suspect was wearing and... Read More.

Robinson sets special Quorum Court meeting on hospital contract

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Quorum Court will have a special called meeting Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. to decide the fate of a resolution extending the contract between the county and Jefferson Regional Hospital until 2099. The legislation was tabled during the regular meeting of the county’s... Read More.

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Bradley County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing woman

Friday, June 17 by Staff

The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is searching for Martha Bradford, who was last seen at approximately 6:30 p.m. on June 15th after leaving her home on foot in the Blue Springs Community, Banks area (Bradley 11 North). Bradford was last seen wearing a red t-shirt... Read More.

Local election results in Desha County could be headed to court

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Mcgehee Dermott The Times-News reported that the fate of the May 24th Primary Election Results could rest in the hands of the Desha County Circuit Court after a petition contesting the results from last Thursday. According to Desha County Circuit Court records, the democratic... Read More.

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Fire Instructor and Deputy arrested following automobile crash that killed his wife

Friday, June 17 by Staff

Stephen Clark, 60, of the Woodlawn community (Cleveland County), was arrested Thursday (June 16th) by a Special Agent of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division. Clark is charged with negligent homicide in connection with a January 2, 2022 single vehicle crash, according to... Read More.

Four White Hall students competing for Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen

Friday, June 17 by Staff

Four White Hall students are competing for the title of Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen. Julianne Garner, Miss Petit Jean Valley Outstanding Teen, is a junior at White Hall High School. Harlie Hipp, Miss South Arkansas Outstanding Teen, is a 2022 graduate of... Read More.

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