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Boozman issues statement on Justice Bryer retirement

Thursday, January 27 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement regarding the announcement that Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire: “I wish Justice Breyer well and thank him for his service to our country. With respect to a vacancy on the nation’s highest... Read More.

President Biden Appoints UAPB Chancellor as Chair of Board for International Food and Agricultural Development

Thursday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

President Joe Biden has announced his intent to appoint new members of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD), including Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander as Chair. BIFAD is a seven-member, presidentially appointed advisory committee to USAID to ensure it brings the assets of U.S. universities... Read More.

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New Center to Assist Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs in Southeast Arkansas

Thursday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has selected Angelisa Henry ’09 to lead its new regional office of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. The new center serves entrepreneurs and businesses in Jefferson, Arkansas, Monroe and Phillips counties. UAPB joins 10... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council discusses raises for non-uniformed employees

Wednesday, January 26 by Staff

The Pine Bluff City Council on Wednesday met to discuss the 2022 city budget and particularly raises for non-uniformed employees. One of the ideas under consideration is to use money received from the Saracen Casino to help pay for those raises. Council member Bruce Lockett however... Read More.

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North Little Rock woman arrested following hit and run death of Hensley man

Wednesday, January 26 by Staff

A North Little Rock woman was arrested by the Arkansas State Police late today in connection with the hit and run death last week of an Arkansas Department of Transportation employee assigned to an Interstate 30 work zone. Winfred Petty, 69, of Hensley was setting-up... Read More.

CASA and United Way of Southeast Arkansas talks services for domestic violence victims

Wednesday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

CASA Women's Shelter serves victims of domestic violence not just in Jefferson County, but statewide and throughout the United States. Peggy Tillman CASA director joined the Oldies 101.3 Morning show Wednesday, January 26th with Jasen Duren from United Way of Southeast Arkansas to discuss... Read More.

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Sheridan woman found deceased in Saline County

Wednesday, January 26 by Staff

The Saline County Sheriff's Office has identified a body discovered Monday afternoon in the East End area near the 2800 block of Fairhaven Road. The body has been identified as 48-year-old Jennifer Kaye Keenzel of Sheridan according to the Sheriff's Office. Keenzel's body was identified... Read More.

Cleveland County School District exploring possibility of seeking a mileage increase

Wednesday, January 26 by Staff

The Superintendent of the Cleveland County School District said Tuesday the district is exploring the possibility of again seeking a millage increase after an effort failed last year. Craig Dupuy appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and said members of the board will be... Read More.

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$5,000 bond set for Redfield woman accused of pointing a gun at a woman and child on I-530

Wednesday, January 26 by Staff

By Ray King A Redfield woman was arrested Monday after she allegedly pointed a handgun at a woman and her child while driving on I-530. Jamie Jones, 43, was taken into custody after the victim followed Jones to a location in White Hall and called police. Reading... Read More.

UPDATE: Suspect identified following arrest for robbery at Oak Park Simmons Bank branch

Wednesday, January 26 by Staff

Law enforcement sources have confirmed to Deltaplex News that the suspect arrested in Wednesday morning's bank robbery of the Oak Park Simmons Bank branch has been identified as 25-year-old Demetrius Nelson from White Hall. Nelson was booked into the Jefferson County Detention Center at 2:09... Read More.

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$100,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of battering his mother and assaulting two police officers

Wednesday, January 26 by Staff

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of battering his mother and two police officers who were attempting to arrest him. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

Jefferson Regional and Kindred Rehabilitation Services to build 76-bed hospital in White Hall

Wednesday, January 26 by Staff

Jefferson Regional and Kindred Rehabilitation Services today announced that their joint-venture, 76-bed hospital – a combination of a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility with an additional 36 behavioral health beds – will be located at 1600 West Holland Avenue in White Hall, Arkansas, just north... Read More.

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