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Bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of stealing car

Monday, April 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who was arrested Saturday driving a car that did not belong to him. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Montrey Walker,... Read More.

Jones race for Governor changes Democratic Party thinking

Monday, April 4 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Chris Jones would seem to have an ideal biography to run for governor, a job that’s wide open in Arkansas for the first time in eight years. He’s both an ordained Baptist minister and a nuclear engineer who can talk... Read More.

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Supreme Court halts ruling on new voting laws

Monday, April 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Friday allowed four new voting laws that a lower court judge found unconstitutional to remain in effect, halting his ruling while justices take up the case about the restrictions. The high court granted an emergency stay... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department investigating shooting with three victims

Sunday, April 3 by Staff

UPDATE 10:20 P.M. Sources tell Deltaplex News that three people were shot in the incident. None of their injuries are life threatening. ORIGINAL STORY: The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of an investigation into a shooting that took place in the 1400 block... Read More.

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White Hall student caught on campus with toy gun

Friday, April 1 by Staff

White Hall Superintendent Doug Dorris has informed Deltaplex News that a White Hall Middle School student brought a toy gun to campus on Friday. The toy gun was confiscated and the authorities were notified. No other information about the incident is available at this time.

Charges upgraded against girlfriend who hit boyfriend’s motorcycle after his death

Friday, April 1 by Staff

UPDATE APRIL 1. Family members have confirmed to Deltaplex News that the victim of the vehicle versus motorcycle accident near the intersection of Sulpher Springs Road and Greenway Drive has passed away from his injuries. He passed away sometime Friday morning. The victim has been identified... Read More.

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New White Hall Superintendent impressed with community involvement

Friday, April 1 by Staff

Gary Williams was hired as the new White Hall Superintendent in January to fill the position left vacant when current Superintendent Doug Dorris announced his retirement earlier in the school year. Williams, the current Superintendent at Crossett, has been traveling back and forth between the... Read More.

Second tornado reported by Weather Service Wednesday

Friday, April 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A second, weak, tornado struck Arkansas on Wednesday as severe storms rolled across the Deep South, according to the National Weather Service in Little Rock. An EF-1 tornado with winds of about 100 mph (161 kph) struck the unincorporated Harmony community... Read More.

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Sheridan School Board approves new election model

Friday, April 1 by Ray King

The Sheridan School District Board of Education has approved a new election model, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. The new model calls for the creation of five zones, as well as the election of two at-large positions. Previously, all seven board positions were elected... Read More.

Non-profit to pay fines to state and feds

Friday, April 1 by Ray King

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri nonprofit that was at the center of a corruption probe that involved several legislators is paying more than $8 million to the federal government and the state of Arkansas under an agreement with prosecutors announced Thursday. Federal prosecutors announced... Read More.

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Traffic accident claims life of Monticello woman

Thursday, March 31 by Ray King

A Monticello woman was killed and two people injured in a two-vehicle accident in Drew County Wednesday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Peggy Hallman, 67, was eastbound on the U.S. Highway 278 bypass in rainy weather when the vehicle she was driving crossed the... Read More.

Superintendent Barbara Warren addresses Pine Bluff High students following walkout

Thursday, March 31 by Staff

Students at Pine Bluff High School staged a walkout Thursday morning due to several grievances that they have with issues ongoing in the district. The walkout began around 10 a.m. with students saying they are upset over the Superintendent Barbara Warren stating there are considerations... Read More.

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