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Wright-Pastoria Fire Department facing woes; Other departments want to shut it down

Monday, June 13 by Staff

By Ray King Volunteer firefighters from across the river are asking the Jefferson County Quorum Court to take action to prevent the possibly loss of property and lives as the result of one volunteer department who is apparently not functioning. During the quorum court meeting Monday,... Read More.

WCSD approves several items on agenda and introduced partnerships

Monday, June 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Watson Chapel School District conducted its regular monthly meeting Monday, with a total of six members present to make up the quorum. The meeting addressed several items on the agenda about their financial statement, several bids, and the hiring of several staff members... Read More.

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Manhole rehabilitation underway in Pine Bluff

Monday, June 13 by Staff

Residents of Pine Bluff will begin seeing rehabilitation of several manholes around the city beginning June 13, 2022. Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility said in a press release that Midwest Infrastructure Coatings, LLC has been contracted by Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility to rehab various manholes, and... Read More.

Watson Chapel Student selected to attend military academies

Monday, June 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Watson Chapel Class of '22 Senior Johnathon Walker is one of 5 students in the 4th District to be selected to attend one of the military academies this fall. Walker was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex and was asked if you had been up... Read More.

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Boil order in Wright Pastoria; Water available at local fire stations

Monday, June 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Arkansas Department of Health has placed the Wright Pastoria Water system under a boil order until further notice. Bottled water and potable water will be at the fire stations in Tucker, Sherrill, and Wright Pastoria. Deltaplex will post more updates as they become available.

Whitfield and Frazier explain reasons for running for City Council

Monday, June 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Third Ward Pine Bluff City Council member Ivan Whitfield and his challenger Lanette Frazier were guests on the Oldies 1013 morning show Monday as they discussed their reasons for seeking election to the office. Each was asked why the voters should elect them and they... Read More.

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Attorney files lawsuit over injuries following protest

Monday, June 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas attorney who was hospitalized after he was struck by a beanbag fired by police during a protest at the state Capitol over George Floyd’s killing filed a lawsuit Friday against the head of state police and several troopers. Don... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department investigating Monday morning homicide

Monday, June 13 by Staff

UPDATE 8:55 a.m.: The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a shooting that left one person dead. Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on the morning of June 13, 2022 officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1800 Block of South Poplar Street.... Read More.

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Gloves Not Guns to Host Arkansas State Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament

Sunday, June 12 by Laron Marbley

Gloves Not Guns to Host Arkansas State Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament The City of Pine Bluff has been selected to host the Arkansas State Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament. Pine Bluff's "Gloves Not Guns" will serve as host club for the event. Pine Bluff was selected... Read More.

Sheridan man killed in Sunday morning motorcycle accident

Sunday, June 12 by Staff

A Sheridan man was killed early Sunday morning in a motorcycle accident near Leola in Grant County, according to the Arkansas State Police. According to a police report, 62-year-old Damon Cotton of Sheridan was driving a 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle east on Highway 46 near... Read More.

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Governor Hutchinson announces reinstatement of Arkansas School Safety Commission

Friday, June 10 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK – With the increased concern about school safety in the wake of recent events around the nation, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that he has issued an executive order to reinstate the Arkansas School Safety Commission. “The recent violence in Texas was a stark... Read More.

UAPB music student performs in Washington D.C.

Friday, June 10 by Staff

UAPB music student Bryan Wade will represent UAPB in Washington D.C. in June as he participates in The 369th Experience Band. He will be one of 65 students representing 21 HBCUs at the event. Bryan will start his tour on June 13th-20th with the... Read More.

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