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White Hall’s Tanner Hakes named the Week Six Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the Week

Thursday, October 7 by Staff

White Hall senior defensive lineman Tanner Hakes has been named the Week Six Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the Week. Hakes played a critical role in the Bulldog's victory over Little Rock Christian this past Friday night. He spoke with Deltaplex News about the... Read More.

Legislature approves new congressional redistricting plan

Thursday, October 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday sent the governor a congressional redistricting plan that critics say weakens the influence of minority voters in the Little Rock area by splitting the state’s most populous county among three U.S. House districts. The measure splits... Read More.

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3 from Southeast Arkansas named to State Plant Board

Thursday, October 7 by Ray King

Three men from Southeast Arkansas have been appointed to the Arkansas State Plant Board by Governor Asa Hutchinson. According to the McGehee-Dermott Times News, Mark Mills of McGehee, Richard Watts of Watson and Reynold Meyer of Eudora were appointed to fill vacancies on the board... Read More.

Arkansas State Police working fatal accident in Jefferson area

Thursday, October 7 by Staff

Deltaplex News sources have indicated that the Arkansas State Police are currently working a fatal accident in the area of Highway 365 (Dollarway Road) and Kearney Road near Jefferson. Sources indicate a UPS truck and a motorcycle are involved in the crash. Expect delays if traveling... Read More.

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Cash only bond in alleged assault

Thursday, October 7 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King A $15,000 cash only bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly pointed a handgun at two people and threatened to kill them. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

Chief Franklin talks about the recent violence at Pine Bluff High School

Thursday, October 7 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King After multiple students at Pine Bluff High School were arrested following two separate fights on campus, interim Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. said he had a plan to deal with the violence. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday, Franklin explained the... Read More.

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Circuit court judge rules Bentonville School District mask mandate violates state law

Wednesday, October 6 by Staff

Benton County Circuit Judge Xollie Duncan granted an injunction Wednesday, placing a temporary restraining order Wednesday on Bentonville Schools' mask mandate after a group of parents sued the district, saying the school's mask mandate violates parents' constitutional rights of care and control of their... Read More.

One wounded in Wednesday shooting

Wednesday, October 6 by Staff

UPDATE: The Pine Bluff Police Department has confirmed one person was wounded in Wednesday’s shooting at 17th and Poplar. However, limited details on the shooting can be released due to juveniles being involved according to a press release. ORIGINAL STORY: The Pine Bluff Police Department and other emergency... Read More.

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Single homicide in Pine Bluff in September

Wednesday, October 6 by Lori Basiewicz

Interim Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. on Wednesday said there was only one homicide reported in the city limits in September and that one involved an individual who broke into a house and was shot to death by the homeowner. Appearing on the... Read More.

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Senators call for Delta Regional Co-chair to be appointed

Wednesday, October 6 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) along with Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) in urging President Biden to nominate a Federal Co-Chair for the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). The... Read More.

State house approves opt-out provision on vaccinations

Wednesday, October 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House on Tuesday advanced legislation that would require employers to let workers opt out of taking the COVID-19 vaccine, despite warnings it would conflict with President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate and threaten millions in federal funding for health... Read More.

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