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state cases of COVID still top 27,000

Monday, January 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of active coronavirus cases in Arkansas remained above 27,000 on Sunday after hitting a record-high the day earlier. A state health official has said that the record-high number of active cases is likely to signal that hospitalizations will... Read More.

Cleveland County Judge Gary Spears passes away

Sunday, January 10 by Staff

Cleveland County Judge Gary Spears passed away Sunday morning according to a Facebook post from the Cleveland County Office of Emergency Management. The post stated: “We are saddened to announce that Cleveland County Judge Gary Spears passed away early this morning after a multi-year battle... Read More.

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Barbara Warren on business conducted by Dollarway and Pine Bluff School Districts

Friday, January 8 by Staff

By Ray King The second semester has started at both the Pine Bluff and Dollarway School Districts, which will become one on July 1, and Barbara Warren, who serves as superintendent of both districts said Friday that so far, the districts are doing the same... Read More.

Westerman condemns capital protest

Friday, January 8 by Ray King

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman, in his weekly newsletter, described the events of Wednesday, when protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol, as unacceptable. Here is Westerman's statement While members of Congress were peaceably and constitutionally debating the electoral votes on Wednesday, rioters violently stormed the U.S. Capitol,... Read More.

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Robinson: Jefferson County government spent $6.5 Million less in 2020 compared to 2019

Friday, January 8 by Staff

By Ray King Jefferson County finished 2020 spending $6.5 million less than it did in 2019 and collecting $1.3 million more in tax revenue than in 2019. On Friday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and talked about the financial... Read More.

Sara Lunsford appointed to White Hall City Council

Friday, January 8 by Staff

The White Hall City Council unanimously confirmed Sara Lunsford to fill the position vacated when her husband, Andrew “Andy” Lunsford was tragically killed in a vehicle accident on December 31. White Hall Mayor Noel Foster said that Lunsford expressed interest in the position, and that... Read More.

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Bond set for Wednesday homicide suspect

Friday, January 8 by Ray King

By Ray King A $200,000 bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man accused of shooting another man to death on Wednesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Zachary Vermillion, 29, with first-degree murder. Reading... Read More.

State hate crimes bill faces uncertain future

Friday, January 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A push to finally enact a hate crimes law in Arkansas, a state with a history of white supremacists, appeared to have all the elements for success: a popular Republican governor who made it a priority, major corporations endorsing... Read More.

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2020 Simmons Bank Deltaplex Radio Dream Team Announced

Thursday, January 7 by Staff

We are proud to announce the 2020 Simmons Bank Deltaplex Radio Dream Team. This year we are honoring 47 players from 14 schools. Now, to the 2020 Simmons Bank Deltaplex Radio Dream Team! 2020 SIMMONS BANK DELTAPLEX RADIO DREAM TEAM DEWITT DRAGONS Dax Courtney – ATH –... Read More.

White Hall set to appoint new City Council member

Thursday, January 7 by Staff

The White Hall City Council will hold a special called meeting Friday at 1 p.m. to appoint a new city council member following the tragic death of senior member Andy Lunsford on New Year’s Eve. Lunsford was set to begin a new term on January... Read More.

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Sales tax collections did not drop for Jefferson County in 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic

Thursday, January 7 by Staff

By Ray King Jefferson County ended the year 2020 having collected more than $1.3 million dollars over the amount collected in 2019, according to the financial highlights report presented during committee meetings of the Quorum Court Tuesday. At the same time, the county spent just over... Read More.

United Citizens of Pine Bluff to launch survey aimed at helping solve crime in Pine Bluff

Thursday, January 7 by Staff

The United Citizens for Pine Bluff civic group launched a grassroots initiative to combat crime and the perception of crime in Pine Bluff Thursday morning at Pine Bluff City Hall. Co-conveners Kymara Seals and Representative Vivian Flowers joined Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington and Chief... Read More.

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