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A&P Director discusses hamburger tax money distribution

Friday, February 10 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission recently announced that it had distributed almost $1.5 million that came from the so-called hamburger tax to the Convention Center and to various groups and organizations. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, A&P Director Sheri Storie... Read More.

Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County President discusses business recruiting in Pine Bluff

Thursday, February 9 by Staff

Allison Thompson, the President and CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County said Thursday that she was happy that Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders had decided to keep Clifton O’Neal as the head of the Arkansas Economic Development Commissions. Appearing on the Oldies 1013... Read More.

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Director of Convention Center discusses plans for new hotel

Wednesday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Wednesday, the director of the Pine Bluff Convention Center talked about the news that financing has been arranged for the hotel that will be attached to the building he runs. Joseph McCorvey appeared on Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald and said in the... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. discusses Monday’s drowning investigation

Tuesday, February 7 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is in the middle of an investigation after 80-year-old Willis Baker was found deceased in his swimming pool early Monday morning in the Hardin community. Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. spoke with Deltaplex News about that investigation, saying no foul... Read More.

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Cleveland County School Superintendent discusses hire of new Rison head football coach Caleb Carmikle

Tuesday, February 7 by Staff

The Rison Wildcats have a new football coach after the Cleveland County School District Board voted unanimously to name Caleb Carmikle as their 21st head coach Monday night after Clay Totty resigned to become the head football coach at Wynne. Cleveland County School District... Read More.

Pete Roberts discusses his new role as Grant County Sheriff

Tuesday, February 7 by Staff

Grant County recently swore in a new Sheriff and he is hitting the ground running. Pete Roberts joined Rick Walker for Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about his future plans. Roberts was asked if he had always wanted to be in law enforcement. He was asked about... Read More.

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Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt discusses storm damage and power restoration times

Thursday, February 2 by Staff

Grant County has been hit hard by this week’s winter weather and the majority of the county has suffered damage from downed trees and power lines. County Judge Randy Pruitt spoke with Deltaplex News on Thursday to discuss the damage he is seeing. Pruitt said that... Read More.

Lincoln County Judge discusses winter weather plans for his county

Wednesday, February 1 by Staff

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest joined the Oldies 101.3 FM morning show to discuss winter weather and how his county is dealing with it. Earnest said that crews have been out working since late Tuesday night working on roads and clearing trees. He also... Read More.

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Mayor Washington discusses winter weather travel; Entergy Arkansas staging workers in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, February 1 by Staff

Winter weather in the Deltaplex area has caused issues with the roads and bridges since early this week, and crews have been out working hard to make sure they have been treated so drivers can travel is needed. Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington joined the... Read More.

Drew Memorial System Hospital Board discusses financial condition with new partnership

Friday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Avanced-Monticellonian Newspaper, The Drew Memorial Health System Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 23rd for their regularly scheduled meeting with representatives from Baptist Health to discuss partnership options. "We have been having discussions about what some of our options might be given... Read More.

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Police Chief discusses crimes outside of homicide

Friday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The number of homicides reported in Pine Bluff in 2022 was lower than the number registered for the previous year. On Thursday, Police Chief Denise Richardson was asked if that lower trend was also being seen in other types of crimes. Richardson was a guest... Read More.

Richardson discusses homicides and rewards

Thursday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

The number of homicides reported in Pine Bluff last year was down compared to the number in 2021 and on Thursday, Police Chie Denise Richardson was asked about that when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Morning show host Greg Horne said it... Read More.

Stories tagged with: discusses

A&P Director discusses hamburger tax money distribution

Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County President discusses business recruiting in Pine Bluff

Director of Convention Center discusses plans for new hotel

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. discusses Monday’s drowning investigation

Cleveland County School Superintendent discusses hire of new Rison head football coach Caleb Carmikle

Pete Roberts discusses his new role as Grant County Sheriff

Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt discusses storm damage and power restoration times

Lincoln County Judge discusses winter weather plans for his county

Mayor Washington discusses winter weather travel; Entergy Arkansas staging workers in Pine Bluff

Drew Memorial System Hospital Board discusses financial condition with new partnership

Police Chief discusses crimes outside of homicide

Richardson discusses homicides and rewards

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