WHPD Chief Shapiro discusses court proceedings

By Ray King White Hall District Court met for the first time Wednesday and according to police chief Greg Shapiro, a number of people were expected to attend. Shapiro appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday morning. He said this will be the first time... Read More.
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City council to return to convention center for meetings

By Ray King After meeting remotely by Zoom since April, the Pine Bluff City Council will be returning to the Convention Center for their first meeting in June. During a joint meeting of the council’s Public Safety and Public Health and Welfare Committees Wednesday, Council Member... Read More.
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Jefferson County records it’s 22nd Coronavirus death

Jefferson County now has its 22nd Coronavirus death. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com, noting that the victim was a White female in her 90's that passed away at the Waters of White Hall nursing home late Tuesday night. Jefferson county recorded... Read More.
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Persistent rain and flooding a problem for Arkansas farmers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The wet weather has brought uncertainty to Arkansas’ spring’s harvest, as persistent rainfall has made it difficult for many farmers to plant their crops. Along with organic vegetables, the planting of soybeans, cotton, corn and rice is also lagging, even... Read More.
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Judge rejects Arkansas inmates’ bid for more virus steps

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday rejected an effort to require Arkansas to release inmates at high risk of contracting the coronavirus and to take other steps to curb the virus’s spread in its prisons. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker denied... Read More.