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Ernie’s Exxon demolished as part of the Go Forward Pine Bluff initiative

Friday, August 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The building located at 101 Walnut, formerly known Ernie's Exxon Service Station, was set to be demolished on Monday, August 23, after the owner did not take action to redevelop the property during the past two years. In 2018, a fire, which the Pine Bluff... Read More.

Education Department reports more than 3,100 COVID cases in schools

Friday, August 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — More than 3,100 active coronavirus cases have been reported in Arkansas public schools among students and employees, according to newly released numbers from the state. Most students returned to the classroom last week — and the majority of public school... Read More.

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Congressman Westerman discusses terroristic attack in Afghanistan

Thursday, August 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King As the national news media was reporting that a number of American service personnel were killed in a terroristic attack at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan Thursday, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman told Deltaplex News that he had attended a confidential briefing... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for man allegedly injured a Jefferson Regional nurse

Thursday, August 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly injured a nurse at Jefferson Regional Tuesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors had probable cause to charge Jonathan Brown, 33, with second-degree battery. Reading... Read More.

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Monticello City Council hears report on lake bike trail

Thursday, August 26 by Ray King

The first phase of the Monticello Lake Bike Trail is already funded through grants, according to one of the people involved in the project. The Advance Monticellonian newspaper reported that Dr. Doug Osborne told the Monticello City Council that the trail has $40,000 in unmatched... Read More.

$25,000 bond for suspect in theft of a catalytic converter

Thursday, August 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Humphrey man identified as a suspect in the theft of a catalytic converter from a parked vehicle in White Hall on Aug. 5 will have to post a $25,000 bond to be released from the Adult Detention Center after a court... Read More.

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Man arrested in theft of hemp near Grady

Thursday, August 26 by Ray King

A Jefferson County man was arrested Monday after he allegedly cut hemp valued at $320,000 from the Carpenter Farms in Lincoln County. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Chris Moffett, 40, of Jefferson was detained by Grady Mayor Charles Knight until a Lincoln County Deputy... Read More.

New high set for COVID patients on ventilators

Thursday, August 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of Arkansas COVID-19 patients on ventilators reached another high Wednesday as a hospital urged the postponement of a motorcycle rally expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people to the state’s northwest next month. The Department of Health... Read More.

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Thompson discusses economic development

Thursday, August 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Over the last 10 years, the Pine Bluff Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has seen, according to the latest census figures, a 14.37 percent drop in population, going from 77,456 in 2010 to 67,260. Allison Thompson, the President, and CEO of the Economic Development... Read More.

Alliance head discusses Business Expo postponement

Wednesday, August 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The annual Chamber of Commerce Business Expo which had been set this week was postponed until next year because of an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 state-wide. The increase was linked to the Delta Variant and the low number... Read More.

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City to host garden and flag day celebrations

Wednesday, August 25 by Ray King

On Saturday, Aug. 28 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. the City of Pine Bluff will be hosting Garden Day at the Pine Bluff Community Garden, located at 1100 S. Cherry St. The public is invited to attend to join in gardening activities and... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested in reported burglary

Wednesday, August 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported burglary in progress at a janitorial supply business Monday night resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man found at the business. Aundra Clary, 55, was taken into custody after police responded to 1319 W. 6th Avenue at 11:46 p.m. During a... Read More.

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