Arkansas governor names Graves to head prison system

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday named the Department of Corrections chief of staff and former state prison system spokesman to head the department. Hutchinson named Solomon Graves as the next secretary of the Department of Corrections, and his recommendation will... Read More.

Suspect arrested in July 16 murder

By Ray King An investigation into the death of a Pine Bluff man that began July 16 has resulted in the arrest of a suspect. Christopher Edmonds, 37, was taken into custody Thursday and taken to the adult detention center on probable cause of capital murder,... Read More.
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A-State’s Harris Jr. named to Wuerffel Trophy watch list

JONESBORO, Ark. (7/23/20) – A 2019 Honorable Mention All-Sun Belt Conference football selection, Arkansas State junior offensive lineman Andre Harris Jr. was one of 114 FBS players across the nation named Thursday to the 2020 Wuerffel Trophy Watch List. The Wuerffel Trophy, known as “College... Read More.
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Reported crime in Pine Bluff drops 5.57 percent

By Ray King Twenty fewer incidents last month compared to June 2019 resulted in a just over 5.5 percent drop in reported crime in Pine Bluff. According to the monthly report from the Police Department, there were 339 reported crimes in June compared to 359 in... Read More.
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Warren native Treylon Burks named to Hornung Award watch list

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Sophomore Treylon Burks has been named as one of the 50 multi-talented student-athletes on the Paul Hornung Award Watch List. Burks produced an impressive all-around freshman campaign in 2019, earning SEC All-Freshman status as a wide receiver and second-team honors as a returner.... Read More.
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Governor: Schools need flexibility on stronger mask rules

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor on Wednesday said he believes it should remain up to local school districts rather than the state whether to require all students to wear masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus when classes resume next month. Gov. Asa... Read More.

Sales tax holiday set Aug. 1 and 2

With school set to begin the week of Aug. 24, the State of Arkansas will be holding its annual sales tax holiday on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2. Clothing and footwear costing less than $100 per item will be exempt from the tax but items... Read More.
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Lincoln County receives grant for road project

Lincoln County has received a $100,000 Arkansas Unpaved Road Grant that will be used for work on the Boston Road project. According to the Lincoln Ledger Newspaper, work will include replacing culverts, new pipes, ditch work and more. County Judge Buddy Earnest said during a... Read More.

Cleveland County records first Coronavirus death

Cleveland County has recorded its first COVID-19 death following the death of a 76-year-old white female from Kingsland at Jefferson Regional on Wednesday. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com. Kelley reports that the case originated in Kingsland. The patient was eventually transported... Read More.