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Large fight reported at Pine Bluff High School

Thursday, September 30 by Staff

Deltaplex News sources are indicating that multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to the campus at Pine Bluff High School for what is being described as a “gang fight”. Sources have indicated that over 30 law enforcement officers, multiple ambulances, and other emergency personnel have... Read More.

Court prevents state from enforcing mask mandate ban

Thursday, September 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said it wouldn’t allow the state to enforce its ban on mask mandates by schools and other government bodies, keeping in place a judge’s ruling temporarily halting the law. Justices denied the request by... Read More.

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White Hall School District releases statement regarding student-athlete drug testing

Thursday, September 30 by Staff

The White Hall School District has released a statement regarding student-athlete drug testing. The statement is shared below: The White Hall School District has been drug testing students in extracurricular activities for over twenty years. The past five years the district has partnered with a private... Read More.

SEARK President discusses new housing; Student debt relief

Thursday, September 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

Steven Bloomberg the President of Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) joined Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald on 99.3 The Beat and discussed new housing, responded to speculations of combining with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and debt forgiveness funding provided for students... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Parks & Rec to host a listening forum Thursday, September 30

Thursday, September 30 by Lori Basiewicz

The Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation Department is making an effort to get the community involved in their programs by hosting what they call a Listening Forum Thursday night at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Parks and Recreation Director Samuel Glover told Deltaplex News what... Read More.

Dividing Pulaski County proposed in congressional redistrict plan

Thursday, September 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers considered competing redistricting proposals that would divide the state’s most populous county between congressional seats on Wednesday. The House and Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs committees did not advance any proposals for redrawing districts as the Legislature... Read More.

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Legislature proposes opt-out of vaccine mandate

Thursday, September 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation that would allow workers to opt out of their employer’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement if they’re tested weekly or can prove they have natural antibodies. The House and Senate Public Health committees endorsed identical versions... Read More.

Westerman reacts to raising the debt limit

Thursday, September 30 by Ray King

WASHINGTON—Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark) on Thursday reacted to a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to raise the country's debt limit. In a statement released by his office, Westerman said: “Today, House Democrats unilaterally voted to suspend the debt limit once again... Read More.

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Escaped inmate turns himself in to Drew County Sheriff’s Office

Wednesday, September 29 by Staff

UPDATE FRIDAY OCT. 1 at 10:35 a.m. The Drew County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that escaped inmate Brandon Cox turned himself in without incident Friday morning: ORIGINAL STORY: The Drew County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an inmate who escaped while being seen at a medical facility... Read More.

Judge denies bid to dismiss child porn allegation against Duggar

Wednesday, September 29 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has denied motions seeking to dismiss child pornography charges against former reality TV star Josh Duggar. U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks on Monday also denied motions to suppress all statements Duggar made to investigators and photos that were... Read More.

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Legislature redrawing congressional districts

Wednesday, September 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ majority Republican Legislature is meeting this week to redraw the state’s four U.S. House districts, a task that has generated plenty of ideas but little consensus so far on how to do it. There’s also uncertainty about whether there may... Read More.

UAPB receives anonymous Quarter-Million Dollar Gift to Benefit Student Scholarships

Wednesday, September 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has announced it is the beneficiary of a $250,000 gift to provide direct scholarships to students experiencing financial challenges. The gift is at the bequest of an anonymous donor who expressed a desire to make a difference... Read More.

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