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White Hall School District monitoring social media threats

Monday, December 6 by Staff

The White Hall School District has released a statement saying they are monitoring a social media post that includes threats for a middle and high school. It is believed the threats are towards a district in Whitehall, Michigan and not intended for the White... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves financial impact legislation

Monday, December 6 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution dealing with the fiscal Impact proposed legislation would have on the city. The resolution was sponsored by Councilmember Bruce Lockett who explained it to Deltaplex News. According to the resolution, it... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff talks juvenile crime and gang violence

Monday, December 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

Last week, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. announced a new program designed to combat juvenile crime and gangs. On Monday, Woods appeared on TalkBack Live and talked about the program, particularly on the role Juvenile Court Judge Earnest E. Brown Jr. will play. After talking about how... Read More.

Tyson Foods announces year-end bonuses

Monday, December 6 by Ray King

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — Tyson Foods said Monday that it plans to spend roughly $50 million on year-end bonuses for over 80,000 hourly workers at its meatpacking plants that will give them between $300 and $700 apiece. Those bonuses are on top of wage increases... Read More.

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One killed, one hurt in Friday accident

Monday, December 6 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a one-vehicle accident in Monroe County Friday afternoon. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Horace Ware, 84, of Dewitt was northbound on State Highway 1 when the 2004 Chevrolet Impala he was... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff announces parade contest winners

Monday, December 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

The winners of the 2021 Pine Bluff Christmas parade were announced Monday. Appearing on TalkBack Live with Floyd Donald, Leigh Cockrum of Go Forward Pine Bluff said this The parade was held for the first time in two years and was canceled last year because of... Read More.

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Boozman statement on death of former Senator Dole

Monday, December 6 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Bob Dole: “Cathy and I join the countless Americans mourning the loss of Bob Dole. The Greatest Generation gave us many heroes to respect and admire, but Bob... Read More.

Pilot killed in plane crash in Arkansas

Monday, December 6 by Ray King

GLENWOOD, Ark. (AP) — The pilot was found dead when searchers in Arkansas discovered the wreckage of a single-engine plane that had gone missing, officials said Sunday. Arkansas State Police said pilot Vernon Hampton of Clarksville was the lone occupant of the plane. State police said... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department identifies Sunday homicide victim

Sunday, December 5 by Staff

UPDATE 6:03 p.m. Sunday’s homicide victim has been identified at 27-year-old Mari Martin ORIGINAL STORY: The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a homicide investigation. Dispatchers received a call at 1:31 PM of a shooting at 1501 W. 25th. When Officers arrived they located a... Read More.

Homicide investigation underway in Fordyce

Sunday, December 5 by Staff

The body of a 19 year old man struck by gunfire was found early today lying on a Fordyce city street near the intersection of South Charlotte and Brown. Trevaughn Walker was pronounced dead at the scene after a Fordyce police officer discovered the body... Read More.

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Review of new Pine Bluff ward boundaries set

Friday, December 3 by Ray King

A public review of the proposed changes to the City of Pine Bluff’s municipal ward boundaries has been set for Thursday, Dec. 9 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. According to a press release from the Mayor’s Office, the... Read More.

Hensley man killed in Thursday accident

Friday, December 3 by Ray King

A Hensley man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Saline County Thursday afternoon. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Melvin Wilkerson, 85, was attempting to enter the southbound lanes of U.S. 167 from a private drive and pulled into... Read More.

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