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Wild River Country faces foreclosure over unpaid loans

Friday, January 17 by Greg

According to KATV.com, Arkansas' largest water park is being sued over $1.5 million in unpaid loans and faces foreclosure. A lawsuit filed Jan. 6 in Pulaski County Circuit Court that says the owner of Wild River Country, Toronto-based Aquapark Holdings, LLC, owes $1.47 million on... Read More.

K9 Officer helps investigator find drugs in Traffic Stop

Friday, January 17 by Greg

A traffic stop led to an arrest and the seizure of drugs, thanks to Jefferson County K9 Soder. Investigator Cody Musselwhite stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at approximately 8:10 p.m. on Thursday, January 16th at the intersection of Highway 79 N and Highway... Read More.

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ARHP awarded $750K opioid grant; Robert Deen to serve as grant project coordinator

Friday, January 17 by Greg

The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership, a public nonprofit comprised of 14 rural hospital members spanning south Arkansas, is one of 21 sites selected to receive the Rural Responses to the Opioid Epidemic grant. ARHP will receive $750,000 over the next two years to design... Read More.

Jefferson County Deputies of the Month join Deltaplex Radio

Friday, January 17 by Greg

Jefferson County Deputies Nathan Jynes and Riley Ramirez joined Deltaplex Radio Friday morning after being name Deputies of the Month by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Deputy Kaylon McDaniel described Jynes as a “go-getter” who is always looking to further educate himself in law enforcement. Patrol... Read More.

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Panel OKs funding for levee repair along Arkansas River

Friday, January 17 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A state commission has approved nearly $9 million in funding to repair levees that were damaged by record flooding last year. The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission approved the $8.8 million in grant funding Thursday for 14 groups overseeing levees along... Read More.

University of Arkansas: Employees are not obeying vaccine terms

Thursday, January 16 by Greg

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville had 194 faculty and staff members who had not complied with a state vaccination directive in response to a campus mumps outbreak, a university official said. Terry Martin, the university’s senior vice provost for academic... Read More.

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All Arkansas Drivers Must Now be Covered by Insurance

Thursday, January 16 by Greg

If you are a resident of the state of Arkansas then hopefully you are aware of a new state law that is now in effect for Arkansas motorists. According to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, the new law will require that all drivers... Read More.

Pine Bluff woman killed in auto-pedestrian accident

Thursday, January 16 by Greg

An accident between a pedestrian and a vehicle Wednesday night has claimed the life of a Pine Bluff woman. Erica Latrice Akins, a 46-year old African-American female, was attempting to cross the intersections of Harding Avenue and Ohio Street when she was struck by a... Read More.

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Sexual discrimination lawsuit filed against Pine Bluff High School principal

Wednesday, January 15 by Greg

A former Pine Bluff High School teacher has filed a lawsuit claiming Principal Dr. Michael Nellums sexually harassed her on numerous occasions starting in 2015. The Pine Bluff School District and Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Owoh are also named in the lawsuit. In the lawsuit, the... Read More.

Simmons First Foundation donates to Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Fundraiser

Wednesday, January 15 by Greg

The Simmons First Foundation donated $4000 to The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office K-9 fundraiser. The Simmons First Foundation was established in 2013 to help give back to the communities that have been so vital to the continuing growth and success of Simmons Bank. "I'm proud of... Read More.

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Four more tornadoes confirmed in SeArk

Wednesday, January 15 by Greg

Four more tornadoes have been confirmed from Saturday morning's storms in Southeast Arkansas after four tornadoes were confirmed earlier in the week by the National Weather Service. The previous four tornadoes were confirmed in Drew and Ashley counties. The additional four tornadoes have been confirmed... Read More.

Woman dies following traffic accident in Crossett

Wednesday, January 15 by Greg

A Crossett woman died after her vehicle struck a traffic sign and a tree in Crossett Monday afternoon, according to an Arkansas State Police preliminary accident report. Mary Dell Jones, 60, of Crossett was traveling south in the northbound lane of the 1000 block of... Read More.

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