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Windstream to begin construction on upgraded internet service in Grant county

Tuesday, September 14 by Staff

Windstream, a privately held communications and software company, recently announced that construction will begin this month on the first of seven fiber broadband expansion projects funded in partnership with the State of Arkansas. The projects will deliver Kinetic by Windstream gigabit-speed internet service to... Read More.

A&P Commission to join American Association of State and Local History Conference

Tuesday, September 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Marketing Committee Advertising and Promotion Commission met for their monthly meeting on Monday, September 13 under the leadership of Chair Berinda Eugene. The director of the commission, Sheri Storie, gave her report to the board which discussed future events and plans... Read More.

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State reports another 31 COVID deaths

Tuesday, September 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported 31 more COVID-19 deaths and 646 new cases Monday. The Department of Health said the state’s death toll from the coronavirus since the pandemic began rose to 7,298. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said 12 of the newly reported deaths... Read More.

Watson Chapel School Board meeting focused on advancement and safety

Monday, September 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Watson Chapel School Board met on Monday, September 13 for their regular monthly meeting and addressed a lengthy agenda of 19 items. The meeting was held with the majority of the board present including Superintendent Andrew Curry. Under new business for the district, Curry... Read More.

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Secretary of state race draws another challenger

Monday, September 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas senator said Monday that he would run for the Republican nomination for secretary of state, the second to challenge the incumbent in next year’s GOP primary. Former state Sen. Eddie Joe Williams announced his bid for the... Read More.

Chamber, Go Forward to offer Candidate Development Institute

Monday, September 13 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Go Forward Pine Bluff to offer a six-week Candidate Development Institute (CDI) beginning later this month. According to a press release, the course provides a basis for planning and implementing a campaign for public... Read More.

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COVID deaths increase by 33 Saturday

Monday, September 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of deaths due to COVID-19 in Arkansas increased by 33 on Saturday while the number of hospitalized patients on ventilators declined by 24, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. The death toll since the pandemic began has... Read More.

$5,000 bond set for man arrested for hitting his grandfather

Monday, September 13 by Lori Basiewicz

A $5,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County man who allegedly hit his 69-year-old grandfather during an altercation Saturday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Terrell Williams, 23, with second-degree... Read More.

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Governor critical of federal vaccine mandate

Monday, September 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that that federal vaccination mandates announced by President Joe Biden last week hurt efforts to overcome the public’s resistance to taking the COVID-19 vaccine. The Republican governor has been notable in working to persuade... Read More.

Two killed in weekend accidents in Southeast Arkansas

Monday, September 13 by Ray King

A Dallas County man was killed in a one-vehicle accident Saturday and a juvenile died in a Sunday accident in rural Ashley County. According to preliminary reports from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Mark W. Rucker, 57, of Sparkman died when the motorcycle he... Read More.

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Sunday, September 12 by Greg

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Two Deltaplex area teens killed in Cleveland County accident

Saturday, September 11 by Staff

Two Deltaplex area teens were killed Saturday morning in an automobile accident at 4:45 a.m. in the Calmer Community on Highway 63 in Cleveland County according to a report from the Arkansas State Police. According to the report, 18-year-old Kaylynn Jade Hartley of White Hall... Read More.

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