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City Council candidate debates centered around downtown projects and Go Forward Pine Bluff

Tuesday, February 11 by Greg

Deltaplex Radio aired a live political debate Tuesday at Pine Bluff High School’s Little Theater with numerous local political candidates in attendance. The event was hosted by current Ward One Councilmember Joni Alexander, and was held in front of a live audience of Pine Bluff... Read More.

Arkansas lawmaker calls for changes after police encounter

Tuesday, February 11 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A black Arkansas lawmaker plans to introduce legislation next year aimed at changing police tactics after officers drew guns on her and another black politician who had called 911 to report that they were being harassed. Democratic state Rep. Vivian... Read More.

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Deputy Kaylon McDaniel named JCSO Deputy of the Month

Tuesday, February 11 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce that Kaylon McDaniel is the Deputy of the Month for January 2020. Joining the Jefferson County force in October 2019, McDaniel enjoys helping others and continues to demonstrate it through his dedication to service in... Read More.

Mayoral candidates debate on Deltaplex Radio

Tuesday, February 11 by Greg

Deltaplex Radio aired a live political debate Tuesday at Pine Bluff High School’s Little Theater with numerous local political candidates in attendance. In the Mayor’s race, Mayor Shirley Washington, Council Member Steven Mays, and Council Member Ivan Whitfield will participate in the debate. Council Member Mays... Read More.

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The Dante House in Dumas added to Historic Register

Tuesday, February 11 by Greg

The Dante House in Dumas is one of five properties in Arkansas that are now a part of the National Register of Historic Places. The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) review board approved the locations in December 2019 and received notification of their approval... Read More.

Arkansas officer on leave after placing student in chokehold

Monday, February 10 by Greg

CAMDEN, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas police officer has been placed on leave as his department investigates him for placing a student in a chokehold Monday morning in a school altercation caught on video. A video circulating on Facebook shows Camden Police... Read More.

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Gunman dead, 2 officers hurt in shooting at Forrest City Walmart

Monday, February 10 by Greg

FORREST CITY, Ark. (AP) — Two police officers were wounded and a gunman was killed in an exchange of gunfire at a Walmart store in eastern Arkansas Monday morning, authorities said. Mayor Cedric Williams said at a news conference that the officers were hospitalized soon... Read More.

Sheriff Woods remembers Wanda Bateman as Friend, Supporter, and Humanitarian

Monday, February 10 by Greg

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Mrs. Wanda Bateman. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Mrs. Bateman, who passed last night. We extend our deepest sympathies to Deana Bateman, Alex Bateman, Drake Bateman, Joy Blankenship,... Read More.

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Star City man pleads guilty to killing his stepson

Friday, February 7 by Greg

38-year-old David Black from Star City has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of capital murder in the death of his 11-year-old stepson Joseph Carsello in June 2019. Black entered the guilty plea Thursday in Lincoln County Circuit Court,... Read More.

Forward Fest Blues, Batter, & Brew lineup announced

Friday, February 7 by Greg

The lineup for Forward Fest 2020 has been announced by Go Forward Pine Bluff. Forward Fest Blues, Batter, & Brew will be held on April 24 and 25 with several acts performing at Saracen Landing, while the three headliners will perform at the Pine Bluff... Read More.

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Rebecca Pittillo Named Associate Executive Director of Blue & You Foundation

Friday, February 7 by Greg

Rebecca Pittillo, a regional executive for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, is the new associate executive director of the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas. The foundation is the corporation’s charitable nonprofit, according to a news release. Over the next year, Pittillo will... Read More.

Arkansas professors plead not guilty to making meth

Friday, February 7 by Greg

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (AP) — Two former university professors in Arkansas pleaded not guilty to charges alleging that they were making methamphetamine in their school’s laboratories. Bradley Rowland and Terry Bateman were chemistry professors at Henderson State University when they were arrested in November on a... Read More.

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