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Henderson State, Arkansas State inch closer to merger

Wednesday, November 11 by Staff

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (AP) — Two Arkansas universities are closer to a merger after receiving approval from a regional accrediting agency. The Higher Learning Commission has approved the proposed merger of Henderson State University into the Arkansas State University System, the Arkansas... Read More.

Ms. Gemini’s Second Annual Coat Drive

Wednesday, November 11 by Staff

Asa Hutchinson issues new mandates for church congregations after COVID numbers rise

Tuesday, November 10 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson issued new mandates for church congregations on Tuesday due to the surging COVID-19 numbers across the state.The mandates come after hundreds of people across the state say they attended church services in the days before being diagnosed with COVID-19.The new mandate... Read More.

Sam Pittman to miss Florida game after testing positive for COVID-19

Tuesday, November 10 by Staff

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas said Tuesday that coach Sam Pittman will miss the game at No. 6 Florida on Saturday after having two positive COVID-19 tests. Pittman was tested Sunday as part of the team’s normal protocol and learned Monday morning that his test... Read More.

Arkansas governor proposes $50M in tax cuts in new budget

Tuesday, November 10 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday proposed a nearly $5.9 billion budget that calls for $50 million in tax cuts, including a tax break for new residents in the state. Hutchinson detailed his budget proposal to lawmakers ahead of the... Read More.

ULM postpones Saturday’s game at Arkansas State due to COVID breakout

Tuesday, November 10 by Staff

Arkansas State’s home game scheduled for Saturday against ULM has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Warhawk program."Out of an abundance of caution along with following the CDC and Sun Belt Conference protocols, a recent round of positive COVID tests within... Read More.

Ordinance on blight removal gets do pass from council committee

Tuesday, November 10 by Ray King

By Ray KingA proposed ordinance dealing with setting time limits on blight removal in Pine Bluff, among other things, will be sent to the City Council with a do-pass recommendation.At a meeting of the Development and Planning Committee held by Zoom Tuesday, Council Members... Read More.

Quorum Court approves garbage fee hike

Monday, November 9 by Ray King

By Ray KingA majority of the members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted in favor of increasing the fee county residents pay to have their garbage picked up.Meeting Monday night, the county’s legislative body approved by a vote of 10-2 a proposed ordinance... Read More.

Chief quits after online threats against Democrats

Monday, November 9 by Ray King

MARSHALL, Ark. (AP) — The police chief of a small Arkansas city has resigned after posting online threats of violence that targeted Democrats.Marshall Mayor Kevin Elliott said in a statement Saturday that Police Chief Lang Holland had resigned effective immediately.Elliott said the city “strongly... Read More.

Woman accused of pointing gun at two during altercation

Monday, November 9 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly pointed a gun at two people during an altercation.Broneal Smith, 37, told police she did not remember pointing a gun at the alleged victims, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson said during a court... Read More.

bond set in Saturday shooting

Monday, November 9 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $75,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of accidently shooting his brother on Saturday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dewayne Hackett, 20, with second-degree domestic battery,... Read More.

Arkansas Activities Association releases 2020 football playoff brackets

Saturday, November 7 by Staff

The 2020 Arkansas Activities Association football playoff brackets have been released, and several Deltaplex area teams have made the cut.In Class 2A Poyen will host Cedar Ridge, Fordyce will host Earle, and England will travel to Bigelow in round one.See the Class 2A bracket... Read More.