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Las Vegas Man Pleads Guilty to Voting Twice Including in Benton in 2016 Election

Wednesday, February 17 by Staff

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada man pleaded guilty Wednesday in a rare voter fraud case dating to the 2016 presidential election, state Attorney General Aaron Ford said. Craig Frank’s attorney, Thomas Boley, did not immediately respond to telephone and email messages after Frank entered his... Read More.

White Hall District Court Rescheduled

Wednesday, February 17 by Staff

White Hall District Court has cancelled court for Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 12:00pm due to weather. If you had court on this day, it has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 12:00pm.

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School closing information Wednesday at 3 pm

Wednesday, February 17 by Greg

Current closings as of Wednesday, February 17th 3:00 pm. We will be updating as official word comes from districts: White Hall schools will be virtual thru Friday. Watson Chapel schools will be virtual thru Friday Rison schools will be virtual thru Friday. Sheridan schools... Read More.

Entergy updates on rolling blackouts

Wednesday, February 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday night, there were rolling blackouts and power outages in various locations across Pine Bluff and the state. Tonjia Gaston spoke about this and explained how the outages ranged in time and location. Gaston explained if the blackouts would continue to occur in Pine... Read More.

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Street Department director Rick Rhoden speaks on current road conditions in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, February 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy On Tuesday, the roads were more efficient to drive on but they were not at their best. Pine Bluff Street Department director Rick Rhoden spoke about these conditions The city has two snow plows and borrowed one from the county to combat road... Read More.

Message to Citizens of DeWitt from the Mayor

Wednesday, February 17 by Jennifer Lipp

To the citizens of DeWitt Trash pickup will resume as soon as the Hazen Landfill reopens and the roads clear. At this time we are probably looking at Monday, Feb 22 at the earliest! City hall will be closed but if you need to... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Meeting addresses resolutions of drag race facility committee and rezoning updates

Tuesday, February 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Pine Bluff City Council meeting was held via Zoom on February 16th. On the Agenda the committee addressed resolutions and Rezoning updates for certain territory in Pine Bluff. The first resolution was sponsored by Council Member Steven Mays which called on the Mayor,... Read More.

Federal Office of Emergency Management grants were awarded to Jefferson County to help cover 2019 flood damages

Tuesday, February 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King This is the second of two stories about grants from the Federal Office of Emergency Management that were awarded to Jefferson County to help cover damages that resulted in flooding on the Arkansas River in 2019. The first of those grants was to... Read More.

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School Closings Due to inclement weather (Updated Wednesday at 2pm)

Tuesday, February 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

Current closings as of Wednesday, February 17th 2:00 pm. We will be updating as official word comes from districts: White Hall schools will be virtual thru Friday. Watson Chapel schools will be virtual thru Friday Rison schools will be virtual thru Friday. Sheridan schools... Read More.

Sun Belt Conference Releases 2021 Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Tuesday, February 16 by Laron Marbley

Sun Belt Conference Releases 2021 Preseason Coaches’ Poll JONESBORO, ARK. (2/15/21) – Following a season shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic, college baseball is back in full swing as the Sun Belt Conference released its 2021 Preseason All-Sun Belt Coaches' Poll and honors. The Red Wolves earned 13... Read More.

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Arkansas High School Basketball Rankings

Tuesday, February 16 by Laron Marbley

Arkansas High School Basketball Rankings OVERALL RANKINGS Bentonville 6A-West 18-1 Little Rock Central 6A-Central 18-4 North Little Rock 6A-Central 16-2 Magnolia 4A-8 17-0 Little Rock Parkview 5A-Central 15-2 Bryant 6A-Central 15-4 Jonesboro 5A-East 16-3 Sylvan Hills 5A-Central 18-3 Marion 5A-East 16-2 Maumelle 5A-Central 15-3 CLASS 6A ... Read More.

One-Vehicle Accidents Reported Including Jefferson County Deputy’s Run In with a Deer

Monday, February 15 by Staff

Several one-vehicle accidents have been reported in the Deltaplex including one involving a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy. Jefferson County Sheriff Layfatte Woods says the deputy is ok. He says they’ve made some adjustments due to the accident and road conditions The sheriff says they are focused on preventing... Read More.

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