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Henderson State, Arkansas State inch closer to merger

Wednesday, November 11 by Staff

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (AP) — Two Arkansas universities are closer to a merger after receiving approval from a regional accrediting agency. The Higher Learning Commission has approved the proposed merger of Henderson State University into the Arkansas State University System, the Arkansas... Read More.

Asa Hutchinson issues new mandates for church congregations after COVID numbers rise

Tuesday, November 10 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson issued new mandates for church congregations on Tuesday due to the surging COVID-19 numbers across the state. The mandates come after hundreds of people across the state say they attended church services in the days before being diagnosed with COVID-19. The new mandate... Read More.

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Arkansas governor proposes $50M in tax cuts in new budget

Tuesday, November 10 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday proposed a nearly $5.9 billion budget that calls for $50 million in tax cuts, including a tax break for new residents in the state. Hutchinson detailed his budget proposal to lawmakers ahead of the... Read More.

Ordinance on blight removal gets do pass from council committee

Tuesday, November 10 by Ray King

By Ray King A proposed ordinance dealing with setting time limits on blight removal in Pine Bluff, among other things, will be sent to the City Council with a do-pass recommendation. At a meeting of the Development and Planning Committee held by Zoom Tuesday, Council Members... Read More.

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Quorum Court approves garbage fee hike

Monday, November 9 by Ray King

By Ray King A majority of the members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted in favor of increasing the fee county residents pay to have their garbage picked up. Meeting Monday night, the county’s legislative body approved by a vote of 10-2 a proposed ordinance... Read More.

Woman accused of pointing gun at two during altercation

Monday, November 9 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly pointed a gun at two people during an altercation. Broneal Smith, 37, told police she did not remember pointing a gun at the alleged victims, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson said during a court... Read More.

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bond set in Saturday shooting

Monday, November 9 by Ray King

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of accidently shooting his brother on Saturday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dewayne Hackett, 20, with second-degree domestic battery,... Read More.

Arkansas Activities Association releases 2020 football playoff brackets

Saturday, November 7 by Staff

The 2020 Arkansas Activities Association football playoff brackets have been released, and several Deltaplex area teams have made the cut. In Class 2A Poyen will host Cedar Ridge, Fordyce will host Earle, and England will travel to Bigelow in round one. See the Class 2A bracket... Read More.

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Howell: Firefighters excited about new fire station near Saracen Casino and Resort

Friday, November 6 by Staff

By Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell on Friday said that firefighters are excited about the new fire station located across from the Saracen Casino and Resort. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Howell said; Howell said stats for the month... Read More.

Arkansas State moving to mostly online classes

Friday, November 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas State University on Friday said it will shift to mostly online instruction as new coronavirus cases are hitting record levels in the state. ASU Chancellor Kelly Damphouse announced the Jonesboro school will make the shift after Thanksgiving. Arkansas on Thursday... Read More.

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Man facing charges in multiple incidents

Friday, November 6 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man is facing multiple charges as a result of an investigation that began Tuesday with the theft of a rifle from a parked vehicle in White Hall. In that incident, a female walked out of her residence in the 700... Read More.

Bond set in domestic incident stabbing

Friday, November 6 by Ray King

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend during an altercation Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge April Cannon, 37, with second-degree domestic... Read More.

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