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Power Out Close To Pines Mall

Thursday, November 21 by Greg

November 21, 2019 4:20 pm Entergy Reports Over 3100 Arkansans Throughout the State Without Power An accident close to Pine Mall took power away from many in and around Commerce and Market streets in Pine Bluff Thursday afternoon. At the time of this report some of... Read More.

Arkansas Selects five for Delta Leadership Program

Thursday, November 21 by Greg

MISSISSIPPI RIVER DELTA REGION – The State of Arkansas is sending five leaders from the state, including two from Southeast Arkansas to the Delta Regional Authority’s (DRA) Delta Leadership Institute (DLI.) They will join fellows from the seven other Delta states to participate in... Read More.

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ATTORNEY GENERAL ALERT: Protect Yourself from Prowling Scam Artists While Holiday Shopping

Thursday, November 21 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK – As the most popular shopping days of the year are upon Arkansans, scam artists are proactively searching for opportunities to steal your identity, money and personal information. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has identified best practices that will be rolled out... Read More.

Two Arkansas Charter Schools Facing Closure, PB Lighthouse Included

Thursday, November 21 by Staff

Arkansas' Charter Authorizing Panel on Tuesday voted to conduct hearings next month on two F-graded open-enrollment charter schools, putting the two Pine Bluff schools in jeopardy of losing their state charters to operate. The two schools -- Southwest Preparatory High and Pine Bluff Lighthouse Charter... Read More.

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Arkansas Selects Local Leader for Delta Leadership Program

Wednesday, November 20 by Staff

Dr. Suzzette Shaw Goldmon, Director of Hospitality and Tourism Initiatives at The University of Arkansas at Monticello will participate in the Delta Regional Authority’s (DRA) Delta Leadership Institute (DLI.) She will join fellows from the seven other Delta states to participate in the 10-month... Read More.

Duck Season Opens November 23rd

Wednesday, November 20 by Greg

Duck daily bag limit - 6, which may include no more than 4 Mallard (2 Hens), 3 Scaup, 3 Wood Ducks, 1 Pintail, 2 Redheads, 2 Canvasbacks, 2 Black Ducks or up to 6 of any species not listed above. Dates below:

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Arkansas Farm Bureau Sets Convention Dates

Wednesday, November 20 by Greg

Farm and ranch leaders from across the state will come together Dec. 4-6 for Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 85th annual convention, set for the Marriott Hotel and the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall of Georgia... Read More.

C&L Electric Cooperative and Today’s Power break ground on solar array at Star City

Wednesday, November 20 by Greg

The C&L Electric Cooperative has reached an agreement with Today’s Power, Inc. to build a 1-megawatt solar array near the co-op headquarters in Star City. The project is one of the country’s most advanced systems and will include a single-axis tracking array of more than... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court approves 2020 budget for law enforcement

Tuesday, November 19 by Greg

The Jefferson County Quorum Court approved a $25.5 Million budget for 2020 in a meeting held Monday night. Additionally, the Quorum Court approved a stopgap funding measure for the underfunded Jefferson County Sheriff’s office, county jail, and Juvenile Justice Center – which will allow... Read More.

Pine Bluff Teen Behind Bars After November 8th Shooting

Tuesday, November 19 by Staff

A local teen is jailed in a November 8th shooting that left a teen driver injured. The Pine Bluff Police Department released information on Tuesday about the arrest of Ke’untae J. Shelton, 18. He faces charges of Battery and Terroristic Threatening in the incident. The day... Read More.

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Governor offers support for continuing half-cent sales tax for road upkeep

Tuesday, November 19 by Greg

In his weekly radio address Friday, Governor Asa Hutchinson talked about renewing the state’s half-cent sales tax that is devoted to paying for highway upkeep and offered his support. Issue One does not increase taxes. The state has been collecting a half-cent sales tax for... Read More.

ASP Announces Thanksgiving Travel Click It Or Ticket Enforcement

Monday, November 18 by Greg

The number of Thanksgiving holiday travelers will begin to grow starting this weekend as millions of Americans hit the road, eager to spend time with friends and family in places near and far. It’s one of the busiest holiday travel periods every year, and... Read More.

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