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Congressman Westerman discusses terroristic attack in Afghanistan

Thursday, August 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King As the national news media was reporting that a number of American service personnel were killed in a terroristic attack at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan Thursday, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman told Deltaplex News that he had attended a confidential briefing... Read More.

Thompson discusses economic development

Thursday, August 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Over the last 10 years, the Pine Bluff Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has seen, according to the latest census figures, a 14.37 percent drop in population, going from 77,456 in 2010 to 67,260. Allison Thompson, the President, and CEO of the Economic Development... Read More.

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Alliance head discusses Business Expo postponement

Wednesday, August 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The annual Chamber of Commerce Business Expo which had been set this week was postponed until next year because of an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 state-wide. The increase was linked to the Delta Variant and the low number... Read More.

A&P Financial Committee discusses budget plans; new project

Monday, August 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission Finance Committee met for their monthly meeting on Monday, August 23 at the Artspace on Main Street. The committee discussed various financial reports for the A&P committee and the Civic Auditorium Complex Commission which covers the Convention... Read More.

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New WC superintendent discusses student with gun; security

Friday, August 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

A student at Watson Chapel Junior High School was shot and killed last spring and another student was arrested and is being charged in that incident. The superintendent at that time was Dr. Jerry Guess, who has since retired. Fast forward a few months and on... Read More.

King Cotton Holiday Tournament questionable

Friday, August 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

After a couple of years of success in bringing back one of the most recognized high school basketball tournaments in the country, the King Cotton Holiday tournament, the games were canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bringing the tournament back was one of... Read More.

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County Judge discusses new buildings and bank help

Wednesday, August 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Wednesday said that construction on the new Veteran’s Service Center, Coroner’s Office, and Jefferson County Health Department are all about 70 percent complete. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Robinson said he told representatives of the... Read More.

Westerman discusses infrastructure package

Thursday, August 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Now that the U.S. Senate has passed the first phase of President Joe Biden’s massive infrastructure legislation, it moves to the House of Representatives where its future is less certain. Before that happens, the Senate will attempt to pass the second part of... Read More.

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White Hall School Board discusses plans for school year; Mask guidelines

Tuesday, August 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

The White Hall School District Board met on Tuesday, August 10 for their first monthly meeting before the start of classes scheduled to begin Monday, August 16. The entire board was present: Ray Agee, Dr. Doug Coleman, Dr. Raymond Jones, Scott Lockhart, Scott Pittillo,... Read More.

Watson Chapel School Board discusses plans before first day of school

Tuesday, August 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Watson Chapel School District Board of Directors met on Monday, August 9, and discussed several important topics on their agenda such as mask enforcement, new employment, and analytics of the test scores from the STAR and ACT Aspire tests. STAR and ACT Aspire tests... Read More.

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Chief Howell discusses COVID and new equipment

Friday, August 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King During the month of July, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services personnel responded to 293 medically-related calls, 39 more than in the previous month. Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Friday many of those calls were non-life-threatening and attributed some of... Read More.

Interim police chief discusses police force and major crime

Thursday, August 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Interim Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. talked about the department he took over two weeks ago when he appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday. Franklin responded to a question about the salvageability of the force. Franklin was also asked how... Read More.

Stories tagged with: discusses

Congressman Westerman discusses terroristic attack in Afghanistan

Thompson discusses economic development

Alliance head discusses Business Expo postponement

A&P Financial Committee discusses budget plans; new project

New WC superintendent discusses student with gun; security

King Cotton Holiday Tournament questionable

County Judge discusses new buildings and bank help

Westerman discusses infrastructure package

White Hall School Board discusses plans for school year; Mask guidelines

Watson Chapel School Board discusses plans before first day of school

Chief Howell discusses COVID and new equipment

Interim police chief discusses police force and major crime

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