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Missing teen body found in Monticello, no foul play suspected

Thursday, March 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Drew County Sheriff's Office along with help across the Monticello community, found the body of high school student Jordan Robert Lee who was missing since Monday March 8th. Lee's body was found by a deputy Wednesday morning (March 10) near I-69 bypass... Read More.

McGehee High School plants trees on campus

Thursday, March 11 by Ray King

McGehee High School recently received five trees that were planted at the school playground as a part of a state program. According to the McGehee-Dermott Times News, McGehee High School was one of 15 schools statewide to get the trees through the Shade Trees on... Read More.

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Star City Council raises sanitation rates

Thursday, March 11 by Ray King

The City Council of Star City voted last week to increase sanitation rates which had not been increased since 2010. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the rate will go from $12.50 to $14.50, an increase Mayor Paul Carter said was necessary because improvements to... Read More.

Dorris talks about security concerns at White Hall

Thursday, March 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Like other school districts in Arkansas, the White Hall School District is concerned about the security of students and faculty members and according to Superintendent Doug Dorris, when a report of a possible gun at a school in the Watson Chapel School... Read More.

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SEARK College conducting food drive this afternoon for campus and the community

Thursday, March 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

Southeast Arkansas College President Steven Bloomberg on Thursday told Deltaplex News that the school is teaming up with other groups to conduct a food drive beginning Thursday afternoon beginning at 1 p.m. and continuing until all the food is distributed. Bloomberg said those interested in... Read More.

Guess says lockdown of schools at Watson Chapel lifted and NO gun was found

Wednesday, March 10 by Greg

Update: 1:15 p.m. Watson Chapel school superintendent Jerry Guess said the lockdown of schools in the district has been lifted after a search of all buildings and secondary campuses was conducted and nothing was found. He went on to say that schools in the district will... Read More.

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Jefferson County Covid cases and the state Disaster Public Health emergency

Wednesday, March 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Jefferson County has approximately 8,644 coronavirus cases reported and 167 deaths since the pandemic began a year ago. Governor Hutchison announced earlier this month that Arkansas renewed the Disaster and Public Health Emergency to mitigate the spread and impact of COVID-19 until... Read More.

Funds to fight COVID near $38.8 million for UAMS

Wednesday, March 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Since last year’s arrival of COVID-19, researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have received nearly $38.8 million, primarily from state and federal sources, to help combat the disease. The state of Arkansas has provided $16.9 million, or 43.4%... Read More.

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Damron tapped to fill vacant Sheridan council seat

Wednesday, March 10 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council has filled a position that has been vacant since summer. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, David Damron will fill the Ward 2 position that was created when Norman Frisby resigned because he was upset about the decision of Sheridan Police... Read More.

UAPB Womens Hoops Brown Earns Pair Of SWAC Postseason Honors

Wednesday, March 10 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Womens Hoops Brown Earns Pair Of SWAC Postseason Honors BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's basketball player Khadijah Brown has been named as the Southwestern Athletic Conference Newcomer of the Year and was also named as a second-team... Read More.

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UAPB Mens Hoops Doss Named First-Team All-SWAC

Wednesday, March 10 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Mens Hoops Doss Named First-Team All-SWAC BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball player Shaun Doss Jr. has been named as a Southwestern Athletic Conference First-Team All-SWAC selection in league honors announced Tuesday. Doss (6-5, 185; R-Jr.; Marion, Ark.)... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects Grant County man’s appeal

Wednesday, March 10 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected arguments by a Grant County man who contended that there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction. Joey D. Watts, 38, is serving a 36-year prison sentence after being convicted of aggravated assault and being... Read More.

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