ADH Says Over 313,000 COVID Recoveries in the State

The Arkansas Department of Health says there are 2,882 confirmed COVID cases in the state as of Monday.  There are another 1,360 probable cases according to the latest numbers released by the ADH.  The total number of cases in the state since the beginning... Read More.

Arkansas House Update 03.01.21

The House entered the 8th week of the Regular Session on Monday. Members passed the following bills on the House floor:HB1464-This bill adds a provision to the Arkansas Code that allows parents to challenge instructional material, events or activities in public schools.HB1389-This bill creates the... Read More.
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Mayor address WC campus shooting

With no proposed ordinances or resolutions on the agenda Monday night, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington spent some time talking about the shooting that occurred at Watson Chapel Junior High Monday morning, and plans at the school going forward. She also updated council members and... Read More.
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15 year old school shooting victim has died

Update:  4:30 pm Pine Bluff PD just sent the following to deltaplexnews.com and other media outlets recanting their earlier press release. The victim of the shooting at Watson Chapel Junior High School has not died. Bad information was released. The hospital will keep us updated... Read More.
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PBPD Chief Sergeant addresses WC Campus shooting

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Monday described the shooting of a student at Watson Chapel Junior High as a “targeted incident” and not a “traditional active shooter.” At a press conference Monday afternoon at the police department, Sergeant said the shooting... Read More.
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Shooting on Watson Chapel campus

Update 10:59 am  Male juvenile suspect is in custody.  Patient is being transported by helicopter to Arkansas Children's Hospital.Students either are or will soon be released for the day.There has been a shooting on Watson Chapel campus this morning.  SWAT is on the scene... Read More.

Back the Blue Bill to be Heard in Committee Today

An Arkansas House Committee will hear a bill that will allow for some cities that defund their police to have state funds returned to the state. The House City, County and Local Affairs Committee will hear HB1223, the Back the Blue Act, is sponsored by... Read More.
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Gas Prices Up Around the State

As you've noticed, you're paying more gas now than you did last month.GasBuddy.com’s Sunday survey of the 1,826 stations in the state, says the average price of a gallon of gas rose 10 cents in the last week to $2.47.Motorists are paying 29.5 cents... Read More.

Ramirez leads Razorbacks past Alabama

FAYETVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Amber Ramirez scored a career-high 35 points with eight 3-pointers and No. 16-ranked Arkansas beat Alabama 94-76 on Sunday.With the win, Arkansas enters the Southeastern Conference tournament as the No. 6 seed and will face 11th-seeded Ole Miss on Thursday.Alabama... Read More.