Legislators continued debate on tax cuts Tuesday

LLITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Legislation Special Session continued into day two voting on legislation involving tax credits for a reduction in income tax rates and property taxes. For the past decade, legislators have continued to decrease the annual income tax rates. If this new bill is... Read More.
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Jefferson County political candidates participate in Thursday debate

Deltaplex News and the Youth Engagement Services (YES) hosted a debate for candidates running for Jefferson County level political offices Thursday morning inside of Freedom Hall at Southeast Arkansas College. Debates were held between the following candidates: JUSTICE OF THE PEACT DISTRICT ONE: Alfred Carroll and... Read More.
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Legislature continues debate on mask mandate ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of students and staff at an east Arkansas school district who have quarantined because of a coronavirus outbreak grew to more than 700 on Wednesday as lawmakers debated whether to allow schools to mandate masks. Marion Superintendent Glen... Read More.

After debate, quorum court approves pay raises

By Ray King It wasn’t easy but after more than 30 minutes of debate, the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted to approve raises for county employees retroactive to Jan. 1. During committee meetings last week, the county’s legislative body voted to recommend a four percent pay... Read More.
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Deltaplex Radio Mayoral and City Council debate audio

Deltaplex Radio aired political debates between Mayoral and City Council candidates on Tuesday. The debate featured  Mayor Shirley Washington, Council Member Steven Mays, and Council Member Ivan Whitfield in the mayoral debate, in addition to Garland Trice, and Sam Whitfield in the Ward One City... Read More.

Mayoral candidates debate on Deltaplex Radio

Deltaplex Radio aired a live political debate Tuesday at Pine Bluff High School’s Little Theater with numerous local political candidates in attendance. In the Mayor’s race, Mayor Shirley Washington, Council Member Steven Mays, and Council Member Ivan Whitfield will participate in the debate. Council Member Mays... Read More.
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Deltaplex Radio to air Pine Bluff political debate

Deltaplex Radio will air the 2020 Pine Bluff Mayoral and City Council candidate debate on Oldies 101.3 and 99.3 The Beat from 9-11 A.M. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. The event hosted by current Ward One Councilmember Joni Alexander will be held in front of... Read More.