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Jefferson County Woman who allegedly shot sister now in custody

Thursday, October 21 by Greg

Update: The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reported Friday afternoon that Caliesa Harvill is now in custody. She was booked in at the Adult Detention Center on a parole violation warrant while an investigation into the shooting incident is continuing. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deputies and... Read More.

White Hall’s Carson Terrell named Week 8 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the Week

Thursday, October 21 by Staff

White Hall senior athlete Carson Terrell has been named the Week 8 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the Week. Terrell played well on Friday in the Bulldog's victory over Watson Chapel. He spoke with Deltaplex News about the game and more. The Bulldogs will host... Read More.

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White Hall Schools to participate in “Test to stay program”

Thursday, October 21 by Greg

Press release from White Hall School District October 21, 2021 This afternoon, each White Hall School District campus provided a representative to attend a zoom session provided by the Arkansas Department of Education. The session shared information regarding the Test to Stay Program. The Test to... Read More.

Lighthouse Academy host parade in honor of Breast Cancer

Thursday, October 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Lighthouse Academy located at 708 W 2nd Ave hosted a Pink Out parade in honor of breast cancer awareness on Thursday, October 21st. The parade featured all of their students from K-8th, a dance team, and the Pine Bluff Fire Department. Deltaplex radio was... Read More.

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Supreme Court reverses ruling on Pope County Casino application

Thursday, October 21 by Ray King

By a 3-2 margin, the Arkansas Supreme Court reversed and dismissed a ruling by Pulaski County Judge Tim Fox that said a ruling by the State Racing Commission that required letters of support for a casino license from local elected officials when an application... Read More.

Guynn ruling upheld in Lincoln County restitution case

Thursday, October 21 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday said Circuit Judge Alex Guynn was correct with the amount of compensation he awarded a man in a Lincoln County case. Jimmy Marion Baugh was ordered to pay $12,008.54 in restitution to Gerry Harris, a neighbor... Read More.

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Westerman talks infrastructure plan; Congress main focus this week

Thursday, October 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman on Thursday was asked to comment on the $3.5 trillion dollar infrastructure plan, specifically, since the president has said that it will be paid for by increasing taxes on only those making more than $400,000. Speaking on the Oldies 101.3... Read More.

Arkansas Producers: Apply for 2022 EQIP Funds by Nov. 19

Thursday, October 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to a news release from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, now is the time for Arkansas producers to apply for cost-share assistance funded through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) for the 2022 program year, Kandi... Read More.

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Monticello City Council votes on pay for water operator

Thursday, October 21 by Ray King

A divided Monticello City Council voted Tuesday to pay a Level 4 water operator $72,000 annually. According to the Advanced Monticellonian newspaper, four members of the council voted for the resolution while two others voted no, and the seventh member abstained. The vote came during... Read More.

Boozman pushing VA policies for women veterans

Thursday, October 21 by Ray King

WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is championing policies to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care for women veterans by strengthening breast cancer screenings and care. The incidence of breast cancer in women veterans and military populations is estimated to be up... Read More.

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Man arrested in Warren homicide

Wednesday, October 20 by Staff

Tony McCoy, 44, of Warren was arrested late yesterday (October 19th) by Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police, assisted by Bradley County Sheriff’s Deputies. McCoy is charged with capital murder in connection with the discovery of a man’s body along U.S. Highway 63... Read More.

County Judge discusses new buildings; Plans for the future

Wednesday, October 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Wednesday talked about efforts currently underway to remodel the County Courthouse, the three new county buildings that are currently under construction, and his hopes to add more new buildings in the future. Robinson was a guest on... Read More.

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