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Arkansas virus hospitalizations decline from record high

Monday, November 23 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of hospitalizations in Arkansas due to the coronavirus declined slightly on Saturday from a one-day record high while the number of reported cases increased by more than 1,900, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. There were 922... Read More.

Deltaplex area teams advance into the 2020 playoffs

Monday, November 23 by Staff

Several Deltaplex area teams advanced into the 2020 playoffs on Friday night, and we have the updated brackets below. In Class 2A Poyen will host Junction City and Fordyce will host Foreman. See the Class 2A bracket here: https://scorebooklive.com/football/tournaments/660 In Class 3A McGehee will host Lincoln. See the... Read More.

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Sailor killed in Pearl Harbor laid to rest in Arkansas

Monday, November 23 by Staff

WINTHROP, Ark. (AP) — After nearly 80 years, the remains of a Navy sailor who died in the attack on Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor have been returned and buried in his home state of Arkansas. Twenty-year-old Samuel Cyrus Steiner went missing in action Dec. 7, 1941,... Read More.

State Supreme Court suspends jury trials due to COVID-19

Monday, November 23 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court has issued an order suspending all jury trials that have not begun until Jan. 15, 2021. In an order issued late Friday, the state’s high court said jury trials that are currently ongoing are to be completed. The court order... Read More.

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Woman arrested for firing shots

Monday, November 23 by Ray King

By Ray King A Jefferson County woman was arrested Saturday after she allegedly fired shots during a reported armed disturbance. Brandy Cox, 43, was taken into custody after a deputy was sent to the disturbance in the 500 block of Tank Road in White Hall at... Read More.

Bond set in alleged burglary, domestic incident

Monday, November 23 by Ray King

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of breaking into his former girlfriend’s apartment and choking her. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Robert Shorter, 44, with... Read More.

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Star City School District sees decline in enrollment

Friday, November 20 by Ray King

The Star City School District is down 61 students from May of this year, according to Superintendent Jordan Frizzell. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, district enrollment was up by 14 students compared to last month and he attributed some of that increase to students... Read More.

McGehee nonprofits get grants from Community Foundation

Friday, November 20 by Ray King

Two McGehee nonprofit groups were recently awarded grants from the Delta Area Community Foundation (DACF), an affiliate of the Arkansas Community Foundation (ACF). According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, the Boys and Girls Club of McGehee received $3,200 to buy five Chromebooks and other supplies... Read More.

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Asa Hutchinson expresses opposition to COVID shut downs

Friday, November 20 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday repeated his opposition to shutting down businesses and schools to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Hutchinson, speaking in an interview with Talk Business & Politics editor Roby Brock, said closing restaurants... Read More.

JCSO seeking information on robbery suspect

Friday, November 20 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in finding the person responsible for a robbery that occurred Thursday, November 19th around 9:30 p.m. at the Duck In & Go located on Highway 63 S. The suspect is presumed to be a white... Read More.

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Coleman Elementary students participating in virtual learning due to high COVID-19 numbers

Friday, November 20 by Staff

By Ray King Students at Coleman Elementary School in the Watson Chapel School District are currently attending class virtually because of a high number of staff and students affected by COVID-19. Watson Chapel District Superintendent Jerry Guess appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday and... Read More.

Bond set in alleged rape at Pine Bluff High School

Friday, November 20 by Ray King

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Friday for a juvenile student at Pine Bluff High School accused of raping another student on campus Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for the 14-year-old student, whose name is being withheld because of... Read More.

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