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$750,000 bond set for murder suspect

Friday, June 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was shot to death Thursday night and a second man arrested at the scene of the incident. Police identified the victim as Kevin Brazell, 43, who was found with apparent gunshot wounds in the parking lot of an apartment... Read More.

Grant County native, State Police Lt. promoted to Capt.

Friday, June 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arkansas State Police Commission announced in a news release Thursday that they have approved recommendations for promotions during a regularly scheduled meeting of the commissioners. The recommendations were presented to the commission by Colonel Bill Bryant, Director of the Arkansas State Police. Lieutenant Scott... Read More.

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Another PB homicide this week leaves Kevin Brazell dead on Thursday night

Friday, June 11 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating another homicide. On Thursday, June 10, 2021, at about 9:08 P.M., officers responded to the apartment complex at 2200 S. Hazel in reference to a shooting. The officers located 43 year old Kevin Brazell with apparent gunshot wounds... Read More.

Grant County Community Theater opens new location: The Lancaster Hall

Thursday, June 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Grant County Community Theater gained a new place to call home, The Lancaster Hall formally known as Sheridan First Christian Church. The Sheridan Headlight announced the new location and ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place on Friday, June 4th at 407 East... Read More.

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Ordinance on permits for parades, assemblies tabled in Drew County

Thursday, June 10 by Ray King

The Drew County Quorum Court tabled a proposed ordinance requiring permits for parades and public gatherings until a future meeting, according to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper County Judge Robert Akin had proposed the ordinance which read in part “it is in the best interest of... Read More.

Sheridan man killed in Thursday accident with a deer

Thursday, June 10 by Ray King

A Sheridan man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Grant County Thursday morning. Jeremy S. Kumpe, 31, died when the vehicle he was driving on Grant County Road 51 struck a deer that was in the roadway. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas... Read More.

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White Hall Superintendent talks summer school

Thursday, June 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The White Hall School District has started summer school and according to Superintendent Doug Dorris, improving test scores are a major focus. “It’s a fact of life that you’ve got to be working on test scores all the time,” Dorris said during an... Read More.

Walton family launches $1 million LGBT assistance fund

Thursday, June 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Family members of Walmart founder Sam Walton on Thursday launched a $1 million fund for groups assisting LGBT people in the retail giant’s home state of Arkansas, which has enacted measures restricting transgender people’s rights. The new fund is being... Read More.

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Governor Hutchinson Declares Emergency in Response to Southeast Arkansas Flooding

Thursday, June 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

Governor Asa Hutchinson's recent news release has declared a state of emergency in response to recent flooding in southeast Arkansas. This declaration comes after over a foot of rain fell on some communities in a 24-hour period. "After discussions with community members, local leaders, and... Read More.

Pine Bluff man accused of threatening officer

Thursday, June 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening a law enforcement officer on Tuesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Bryce Clark, 30, with first-degree terroristic... Read More.

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$25,000 bond for felon in possession of firearm and alleged aggravated assault

Thursday, June 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly fired a shot at another man during an altercation. Roger Reed, 57, who had prior convictions in Grant and Cleveland County will have to post a $25,000 bond to be released from the... Read More.

Lincoln County in State of Emergency due to flooding

Thursday, June 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Thursday morning, Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest joined Deltaplex News to talk about the recent severe weather conditions that have caused streets and homes to be flooded in his county. Judge Earnest described how the current events transpired from Monday and Tuesday’s... Read More.

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