County fairs return to Grant and Lincoln Counties

County fairs will return to Grant and Lincoln Counties this year after being shut down in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sheridan Headlight newspaper reported that the Grant County Fair will run from Sept. 21 to Sept. 25 with events like the livestock... Read More.
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Search for Pulaski County homicide suspect reported near Redfield

The search for a Pulaski County homicide suspect expanded into Jefferson County Friday morning. A state police helicopter and troopers on the ground were working north of Redfield and into Saline County, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The homicide occurred Wednesday on Ivy Chapel... Read More.

Westerman reacts to Biden vaccine mandate

  WASHINGTON – Reacting to President Biden’s executive order mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for private businesses with over 100 employees, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) released the following statement Friday: “This week, the Biden Administration and Democrat leaders in D.C. have illustrated misguided priorities, out-of-touch policies,... Read More.
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Mask mandate imposed in Poyen School District

The Poyen School District in Grant County has imposed a mask mandate, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. The newspaper reported that during its Aug. 10 meeting the board would “strongly recommend” the wearing of masks but decided against making masks mandatory. Poyen Superintendent Ronnie Kissire... Read More.
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Chamber of Commerce plans fish fry

After having to postpone the annual Business Expo because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greater Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its next big event. Jennifer Kline who is with the Chamber appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday and talked about... Read More.

Large fight reported at Pine Bluff High School

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies and Pine Bluff Police Officers responded to what was initially reported as a school shooting at Pine Bluff High School Thursday afternoon but was actually a fight involving multiple students. Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. told Deltaplex News that several arrests were... Read More.
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Krout to run for Lt. Governor as Democrat

A Northwest Arkansas woman has announced she will be a candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2022. KATV Channel 7 reported that Kelly Krout, who currently lives in Russellville, will be the first Democratic Party candidate to run for the office. She told the television station that... Read More.