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State land auctions raise money for three Southeast Arkansas counties

Monday, April 11 by Ray King

State sponsored auctions of tax delinquent property generated dollars for three southeast Arkansas counties recently. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News newspaper, 23 of the 55 available properties in Desha County were sold, generating $326,000 while in Chicot County, there were 33 parcels sold of... Read More.

Magnolia man sentenced to federal prison on drug allegations

Monday, April 11 by Ray King

HOT SPRINGS – A Magnolia man was sentenced Friday to 120 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release on one count of Distribution of a Controlled Substance Methamphetamine. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing hearing in... Read More.

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Arkansas’ SEC Series Winning Streak Snapped At Florida

Monday, April 11 by Laron Marbley

Arkansas' SEC Series Winning Streak Snapped At Florida After capturing the series opener, No. 2 Arkansas saw its 13 consecutive conference series winning streak come to an end in a 9-7 loss to Florida in the series finally. The Hogs fell behind early trailing 4-0 in... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for two people involved in alleged burglary

Monday, April 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Two people were arrested Friday after they allegedly broke into an apartment and beat up the occupant. Thomas Harris, 22, and Ladasia Lawrence, 21, were taken into custody after the victim told police where they could be located. During a court hearing Monday, Deputy... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man killed in Grant County accident

Monday, April 11 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff man was killed in a one-vehicle in Grant County Friday night. According to a preliminary report, Fred Dewayne Collins, 41, was eastbound on U.S. 270 near Westbrook Drive when the 2001 Cadillac he was driving crossed into the westbound lane, driving left... Read More.

Fire Officials: Approximately 1500 acres burned in Grant County Wildfire

Monday, April 11 by Staff

UPDATE 5:00 PM Fire officials tell Deltaplex News that the Arkansas Forestry Commission has conducted a survey to determine the amount of property that was burned by the wildfire in the area of Grant County Road 51 and Grant County Road 57. The survey determined... Read More.

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UPDATE: County and State Agencies battling wildfire Grant County

Sunday, April 10 by Staff

UPDATE 2:30 A.M. All residents on Grant 51 and Grant 57 are allowed to return to their homes. The fire in this area has been contained. UPDATE 12:38 A.M. According to scanner traffic Grant county law enforcement has reopened Grant County Road 51. Citizens with homes in... Read More.

Bond set for man on multiple drug allegations

Friday, April 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Jefferson County man was arrested Thursday on drug-related charges after a search warrant was served at his residence. Derrick Wooldridge, 24, was taken into custody after sheriff’s deputies and Tri-County Drug Task Force agents served the warrant at 2815 Skoll Road. Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

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Man accused of viewing child pornography

Friday, April 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on parole and a registered sex offender were arrested Wednesday after he allegedly admitted to watching child pornography on his phone. Samuel Thorne, 30, is a Level 2 sex offender who was convicted of second-degree sexual assault in... Read More.

Sheridan School District, former superintendent agree to settlement

Friday, April 8 by Ray King

A settlement involving the Sheridan School District and the former superintendent has been reached, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. The agreement provides that former Superintendent Jerrod Williams, whose contract was terminated in February, will remain on the payroll until June and will be given... Read More.

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$5,000 bond set for woman accused of aggravated assualt on family member

Friday, April 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly pointed a gun at two of her relatives. April Dupree, 41, was taken into custody after police responded to a reported disturbance. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King said police spoke... Read More.

51-year-old Pine Bluff man charged for alleged capital murder

Friday, April 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 51-year-old Pine Bluff man will be held without bond on probable cause of capital murder after a court hearing Friday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney also ruled that prosecutors have probable cause to charge Charlie Irvin with tampering with physical evidence. During... Read More.

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