Filing period for non-partisan candidates begins

The filing period for independent non-partisan candidates for municipal office and for school board positions is underway at the Jefferson County Courthouse and thru 1 p.m. Thursday, nine people had submitted petitions seeking election. Six of those are current members of the White Hall City... Read More.
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NCAA to allow Social Justice patches to be worn on uniforms

The NCAA will permit college athletes to wear patches on their uniforms that promote and support social justice causes. As approved by the NCAA’s Playing Rules Oversight Panel, athletes in all sports will be permitted to “express support and voice their opinions” in two places... Read More.
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Walmart to restructure; Layoffs on the horizon

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (TB&P) — Walmart is restructuring its U.S. business and hundreds of employees are being laid off, according to sources. Walmart said the downsizing is part of its ongoing efforts to streamline its business and move toward a retail model that includes many... Read More.

Tyson Foods to increase virus testing in US meat plants

Tyson Foods says it plans to administer thousands of coronavirus tests per week at its U.S. facilities under an expanded effort to protect workers and keep plants running. The Springdale, Arkansas-based company, which processes about 20% of all beef, pork and chicken in the U.S.,... Read More.
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PBPD investigating shooting at Southeast Apartments

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of an investigation of a shooting at Southeast Apartments. There are few details at this time, but witnesses at the scene tell Deltaplex News that one victim will survive and is speaking with law enforcement.... Read More.
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JCSO reports unemployment benefit fraud in Jefferson County

A large-scale scam involving fraudulent unemployment benefits claims has been reported to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Criminals not yet identified are filing claims for benefits using the name and personal information of individuals who are not unemployed. Victims are generally alerted of the fraud... Read More.

Graves confirmed as new leader of Arkansas’ prison system

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas Department of Corrections official has been confirmed as the prison system’s new leader. The department said Tuesday that Solomon Graves had been confirmed by the Board of Corrections as the Department of Corrections’ next secretary. Gov. Asa Hutchinson Read More.
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Bond set in Monday shooting incident

By Ray King A $150,000 bond was set Wednesday for a man accused of shooting another man on Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Raymond Johnson, 21, with first-degree battery and aggravated assault. According to... Read More.