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Watson Chapel Schools Collaborate with Health Department After Whooping Cough Case

Tuesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

The Watson Chapel School District has asked the Arkansas Department of Health to help assess health and safety protocols at the school after a student was diagnosed with whooping cough.Dr. Keith McGee, Superintendent of Watson Chapel Schools, released the following statement regarding the situation. Dear... Read More.

Desha County Court Sentences and Warrants Issued for Multiple Offenses

Tuesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

Recently, several individuals accepted negotiated plea agreements and were sentenced in Desha County Circuit Court:Taylor Watts received a sentence of five years probation and a $1,000 fine for forgery. John Ercolano was given a two-year Suspended Imposition of Sentence and a $1,500 fine... Read More.

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Catholic Diocese of Little Rock Mourns Pope Francis, Reflects on His Legacy of Hope and Mercy

Tuesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

The Catholic Diocese of Little Rock has released a statement following the death of Pope Francis died on Monday.Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement: The passing of Pope Francis calls us to pray for him and to reflect on our relationship with the... Read More.

Arkansas Pastor Sentenced to 110 Years for Child Pornography Charges

Tuesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

James Vincent Henry, a pastor from Arkansas, has been sentenced to 110 years in prison after pleading guilty to 11 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material. Each count carries a 10-year sentence, which will be served consecutively.The Pike County Sheriff's Office confirmed the... Read More.

UAPB receives $1 million donation from Karlin Family estate

Tuesday, April 22 by Ray King

A total amount of $1 million was donated to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff from the estate of Hildegard Karlin, leading to the establishment of a new endowment, "The Dr. Arthur and Hildegard Karlin Scholarship Fund."It will be based in Accounting, Taxation,... Read More.

Lawsuit seeks to have JP’s removed from office

Tuesday, April 22 by Ray King

A lawsuit alleging malfeasance by seven members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court was filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court last week.Named in the lawsuit are First Division Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll, Second Division Justice of the Peace Reginald Adams, Third Division... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Seek Publics Help to Locate Wanted Teen

Tuesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Office is asking for assistance locating 18-year-old Tecarlryun Davis. Davis is wanted for multiple counts of Terroristic Act. He is about 6' 4" tall and weighs around 225 lbs.Anyone with information about the location of Tecarlryun Davis is... Read More.

Lawsuit alleges state violating voters’ constitutional rights

Tuesday, April 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge was asked Monday to strike down several restrictions on the Arkansas initiative process in a lawsuit that accused the state of violating voters’ constitutional rights.The League of Women Voters of Arkansas filed the lawsuit challenging four... Read More.

A $7.5k cash only bond set for a PB man on drug related charges

Tuesday, April 22 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $7,500 cash only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man on a drug related charge. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Oscar Lee, 44, with possession of a controlled... Read More.

UAPB Graduate Student of Aquaculture and Fisheries Honored at Aquaculture America

Tuesday, April 22 by Deltaplex Staff

Fatin Ilham Fahim, a graduate student of aquaculture and fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, took several awards and honors at the Aquaculture America Conference, which took place recently in New Orleans. Hosted by the U.S. Aquaculture Society (USAS) and partners,... Read More.

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Student Loan Collections Resume as Federal Leniency Ends

Monday, April 21 by Luke Matheson

The Education Department is set to resume collections on student loans in default, marking the end of a leniency period that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.Approximately 5.3 million borrowers are currently in default on their federal student loans.The resumption of collections includes garnishing wages... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Streamlines Meeting with Quick Decisions on Ordinances and Budget Adjustments

Monday, April 21 by Luke Matheson

By Ray KingWith just three items on the agenda, two ordinances and a resolution, the Pine Bluff City Council was able to wrap up their regular meeting Monday in less than 30 minutes.One of those ordinances, which was read a second time, will allow... Read More.

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