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In honor of Juneteenth City Hall and City Departments closed Friday

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Mayor's office late Thursday announced that in honor of the Juneteenth holiday, the Pine Bluff City Hall and City Departments will be closed on Friday, June 18. Juneteenth commemorates the day that Major General Gordon Granger announced the liberation of the nation’s last remaining... Read More.

Watson Chapel superintendent discusses Summer School Programs

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The outgoing Superintendent of the Watson Chapel School District talked about his district’s Summer School programs and how they will prepare students for the next school year. Jerry Guess, who will retire at the end of June, told Deltaplex News what the district... Read More.

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Economic and Community Development Department explains some projects

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A wide-ranging discussion of everything from requests for funding for home improvements to complaints about 18-wheelers driving through residential areas took place Thursday on TalkBack Live hosted by Floyd Donald. Larry Matthews and Lori Walker of the City’s Economic and Community Development Department... Read More.

Chris Jones joins Deltaplex to talk candidacy in Governor election

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff native Chris Jones, who announced Tuesday that he is running for Governor, sat down with Deltaplex News Thursday to talk about his candidacy. Jones, who graduated from Watson Chapel High School and MIT, is the fourth Democratic candidate to announce and... Read More.

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Supreme Court rejects murder conviction appeal

Thursday, June 17 by Ray King

By Ray King An Arkansas prison inmate serving life without parole failed to convince the Supreme Court that his conviction and sentence was void because the jury that convicted him had only 11 members. Corelanius Phillips, 52, is serving his sentence at the Cummins Unit and... Read More.

Streetscape ribbon-cutting ceremony at Juneteenth Celebration

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington has announced that there will be a ribbon-cutting for the downtown Streetscape project Saturday as the city celebrates Juneteenth. Washington made the announcement during a meeting of the City Council’s Public Works Committee Wednesday and said city officials... Read More.

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Online meeting set for Drew County Highway expansion

Thursday, June 17 by Ray King

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has announced an online public meeting to receive comments on the planned expansion of State Highway 83 spur, also known as Scogin Drive, in Drew County. According to the Advanced Monticellonian newspaper, some county residents have expressed concerns over the... Read More.

Deadline to sign-up for Arkansas public land alligator hunt June 30th

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to Seark Today, thirty-three permits will be issued for public hunting in Arkansas for the 2021 season. These permits will be randomly chosen via electronic draw. As with the rest of the AGFC’s permit application system, alligator hunt applicants must pay a $5... Read More.

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Hutchinson announces cyber advisory council

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the news source, Gov. Asa Hutchinson has created the Arkansas Cyber Advisory Council to identify and manage the risk of cyberattacks and to enhance the state’s response to threats and attacks. “The hacks of the Colonial pipeline and JBS Foods were an urgent... Read More.

Capitol rioter asks judge to ease travel restrictions

Wednesday, June 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man arrested for sitting with his feet on a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot asked a federal judge to allow him to travel for a classic-car swap meet. Read More.

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Mayor Washington talks about new air conditioning unit installation

Wednesday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Mayor Shirley Washington said Wednesday that the new air conditioning unit for City Hall has arrived and is in the process of being installed. Washington updated members of the City Council’s Public Works Committee, Council members Ivan Whitfield and Joni Alexander, and said... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Robinson talks courthouse renovations

Wednesday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King On Wednesday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson talked to Deltaplex News on a variety of subjects including renovations that are underway at the county courthouse. He said repairs are underway on the roof and when all the renovations are complete, the building will... Read More.

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