Deltaplex Basketball Programs Recognized for Clean Season by AAA

Several high school basketball programs across the Deltaplex area completed the season without a single ejection, according to a list released Thursday by the Arkansas Activities Association. Among the schools recognized were Pine Bluff, Watson Chapel, Poyen, Rison, McGehee, Stuttgart, Sheridan, Warren, Fordyce, Dumas, DeWitt... Read More.
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Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility receives National Clean Water award

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility has received the Peak Performance Platinum 15 Award from The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). This national recognition is given to PBWU for attaining 100% compliance with our wastewater discharge permit for fifteen (15) consecutive years. This is a monumental... Read More.
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EPA fines Evergreen Packaging for violation of Clean Air Act

DALLAS, TEXAS (October 16, 2023) – On September 27, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a consent agreement and final order (CAFO) with Evergreen Packaging LLC (“Evergreen”) for alleged Clean Air Act (CAA) violations. The CAFO alleges that Evergreen failed to control hazardous... Read More.

State sues EPA on clean air regulations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to reject its plan to comply with federal rules that are supposed to assure that the state’s coal-fired power plants and industrial sites don’t pollute the air in... Read More.
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Jefferson County Judge explains debris clean up

Several thousand people in Jefferson County remained without power Monday but according to County Judge Gerald Robinson, “the roads are in pretty good shape.” Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Robinson said this. He said county road personnel are now working to clear the debris... Read More.

Hunters urged to clean, drain and dry during duck season

LITTLE ROCK – When the second segment of waterfowl season opens Dec. 10, hunters are hoping to have more water to spread out in search of mallards and memories. Before moving their boats to new areas, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission strongly urges... Read More.