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Former council candidate owes city $123,000 plus

Thursday, February 24 by Ray King

A former candidate for a seat on the Pine Bluff City Council owes the city more than $123,000 for the demolition and removal of a building that he owned downtown. A letter from Karla Williams, the director of Code Enforcement said the city intends to... Read More.

Council member Joni Alexander weighs in on Tuesday’s vote against additional pay for financial consultants

Thursday, February 24 by Staff

On Tuesday night, four members of the Pine Bluff City Council voted to approve paying financial consultants George Stepps and William Moss for an additional 162 hours they said they worked on the city’s finances without prior approval from the City Council. The council had... Read More.

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Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober seeking ninth term

Thursday, February 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober has announced his candidacy for re-election to a ninth term in a press release. “During the past 17 years, I have worked closely with county, local, and state officials in the prevention and deterrence of crime,” Gober said in a... Read More.

Boozman issues statement on invasion of Ukraine

Thursday, February 24 by Ray King

Wednesday night, U.S. Senator John Boozman issued the following statement after news that Russia had invaded Ukraine. “We pray for the people of Ukraine as their freedom and safety are under grave assault. History will show they have not sought this conflict, but are justified... Read More.

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Drew county woman killed in two-vehicle crash

Thursday, February 24 by Ray King

A Drew County woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident on rain slick Arkansas Highway 278 East Wednesday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Crystal Gibson, 41 of Tillar was west bound on the highway when the 2012 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by an unidentified driver... Read More.

Appeal filed in voting rights lawsuit

Thursday, February 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday appealed a judge’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit that claims Arkansas’ new state House districts dilute the influence of Black voters in the state. The ACLU filed the appeal on behalf of the... Read More.

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White Hall School Board votes to hire Ryan Mallett as head football coach

Wednesday, February 23 by Staff

The White Hall School Board has voted to name former Arkansas Razorback quarterback Ryan Mallett as their next head football coach. Mallett is a former collegiate and NFL quarterback who signed to play for Michigan out of high school before transferring to Arkansas for his... Read More.

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest talks county roads and relection

Wednesday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

One of the major jobs for a County Judge in Arkansas is to see that the roads in the county are maintained. Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Monday and was asked about the roads in his county, especially... Read More.

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Appeals Court sends mall theater suit back to circuit court

Wednesday, February 23 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday ordered attorneys for Rain Investments’ to send the court a certified, supplemental record, including an amended complaint and any other documents necessary for the court’s review. Rain Investments’, DBA as the Saracen Cinema 8 filed suit against Judy... Read More.

White Hall man arrested on drug-related charges after traffic stop

Wednesday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A traffic stop by White Hall Police Monday resulted in the arrest of a man on drug-related charges. Christopher Jackson will have to post a $5,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center after Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney ruled... Read More.

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Deltaplex area winter weather closures

Wednesday, February 23 by Staff

With inclement weather being forecasted early school dismissals and closures may happen. Send any early dismissals or closures to [email protected] SCHOOL CLOSURES FOR THURSDAY, FEB. 24 Pine Bluff School District - Closed Watson Chapel School District - AMI Day White Hall School District - AMI Day England School District... Read More.

Judge dismisses challenge to new state house districts

Wednesday, February 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ new state House districts after the Justice Department declined to intervene in the case. U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky followed through on his promise to dismiss the suit shortly after the... Read More.

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