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$50,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man

Thursday, September 16 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King A $50,000 cash only bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of being involved in a high-speed chase through two counties on Tuesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

Woman pleads not guilty in officer death

Thursday, September 16 by Ray King

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A Pine Bluff woman has pleaded not guilty to capital murder, escape, fleeing and other charges in the death of a northwest Arkansas police officer. Shawna Cash, 23, entered the plea Wednesday in Benton County Circuit Court, according to the Northwest... Read More.

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Springdale School Board ends mask mandate, other districts still require masks

Thursday, September 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ largest school district has ended its mask mandate as the state reported 28 new COVID-19 deaths. The Springdale School Board on Tuesday voted to end its requirement Wednesday for K-7 students to wear masks indoors and on buses. Springdale was... Read More.

United Way campaign kick-off

Wednesday, September 15 by Lori Basiewicz

Sept. 23 is the kick-off for the United Way of Southeast Arkansas 75th annual fund raising campaign, and according to United Way Executive Director Leslie Dorn, the goal again this year is $1 million. She said last year, even with the COVID pandemic, the... Read More.

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Star City teacher named 2021 Arkansas Elementary Art Education of the year

Wednesday, September 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jimmy Brown Elementary School art teacher Suzi Davis has been selected as the 2021 Arkansas Elementary Art Educator of the Year. Davis will be presented with this award at the Arkansas Art Educators annual fall conference held at the Wyndham Riverfront in North Little Rock... Read More.

Drew County NAACP to conduct housing initiative

Wednesday, September 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to a recent news release, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Drew County Branch #6042 will provide technical assistance to residents applying for rental and utility assistance through various COVID-19 and CARES ACT funds. “As part of our national effort... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods and Dr. Bloomberg discuss fight at Pine Bluff High

Wednesday, September 15 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King A large fight on the campus of Pine Bluff High School last week resulted in multiple arrests as Pine Bluff Police and Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene. On Tuesday, Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. and Dr. Steven Bloomberg, president... Read More.

Jefferson County Clerk Shawdra Taggart announces reelection

Wednesday, September 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County Clerk Shawndra Taggart has announced her intention to run for re-election. Taggart was first elected in 2016 and prior to that had been appointed Chief Deputy Clerk after working in every division of the office. She also previously worked in the... Read More.

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WHSD Board meeting talks school recognition, developments, and vaccination amongst teachers

Tuesday, September 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

The White School District Board held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 14, and discussed ten agenda items. Among the matters approved were a five percent salary increase through ACT 1120 from the 2020-2021 school year and the required financial budget for the 2021-2022... Read More.

Sheridan city council votes to give service weapons to family of fallen officer Shane Green

Tuesday, September 14 by Staff

The Sheridan City Council voted unanimously to award the family of Officer Shane Green two service weapons that he used while on duty following his death after an extensive battle with COVID-19. Sheridan mayor Joe Wise spoke with DeltaplexNews.com about the decision to give his... Read More.

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Testing begins at site of natural gas to liquid fuel plant

Tuesday, September 14 by Ray King

Soil and seismic testing on an 1,800 acre site in Jefferson County slated to be the location of a natural gas to liquid fuel plant has begun, according to a press release from GTL Americas (GTLA) Tuesday. Geotechnology LLC was awarded a contract to conduct... Read More.

Jefferson County Treasurer Seeks Re-election

Tuesday, September 14 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King Jefferson County Treasurer Vonysha Goodwin has announced she will be a candidate for reelection in the 2022 Democratic primary. Goodwin has worked at the Treasurer’s Office as a Deputy Treasurer from 1999 until December 2016 and was elected to the position of County... Read More.

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