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Pedestrian dies after being hit by 3 vehicles

Tuesday, February 7 by Ray King

A Dequeen man was killed Tuesday morning when he was hit by three different vehicles while standing in the fast lane of Highway 71 at Ashdown. According to a preliminary report, James Revels, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene after he was hit by... Read More.

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.

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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.

Cleveland County School District Superintendent talks power outages; road conditions

Tuesday, February 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday, C & L Electric Coop reported that about 2,000 of the 3,600 customers it serves in Cleveland County were still without power as a result of the ice storm last week. Craig DuPuy, the Superintendent of the Cleveland County School District talked with... Read More.

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State house approves restrictions on adult themed performances

Tuesday, February 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House voted Monday to restrict “adult-oriented” performances, revamping a measure that previously targeted drag shows following discrimination complaints from the LGBTQ community. The bill approved by the majority-Republican House on a 78-15 vote no longer explicitly adds drag shows to... Read More.

GOP picks Sanders to respond to Biden speech

Tuesday, February 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, once a White House press secretary for President Donald Trump, is set to return to the national stage when she delivers the GOP response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Sanders, 40,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution creating the position of cultural specialist in the Economic and Development Department

Monday, February 6 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution creating the position of cultural specialist in the Economic and Development Department. Council member Bruce Lockett, chairman of the Council’s Development and Planning Committee was asked why the position is... Read More.

Caleb Carmikle named 21st head football coach at Rison

Monday, February 6 by Staff

The Rison School Board voted unanimously to hire Caleb Carmikle as the Wildcat’s 21st head football coach in a special called board meeting Monday night. Carmikle will come to Rison from Magnet Cove where he had a record of 39-30 as head football coach.... Read More.

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2023 Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star rosters announced

Monday, February 6 by Staff

The 2023 Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star games are still a few months away but now we know who will be on the roster for the football, volleyball, cheer & dance competitions. The rosters are made up of eligible players as selected by the... Read More.

Monticello Mayor annouces informal conference to discuss recent ice strom response

Monday, February 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Mayor’s Office of Monticello announced Monday that they will be hosting an informal conference at the Monticello City Hall in the council chambers on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of getting together will be to discuss the local government’s response... Read More.

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Monday morning drowning victim identified

Monday, February 6 by Staff

UPDATE: The victim in Monday morning’s drowning incident has been identified as 80-year-old Willis Baker according to Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley. Kelley said Baker’s body will be sent to the state crime lab to determine the official cause of death. ORIGINAL STORY: Jefferson County authorities are... Read More.

Renovations underway at Lake Chicot State Park

Monday, February 6 by Ray King

Renovations are underway at Lake Chicot State Park that include the temporary closing of the Delta Woodlands Trail. According to the McGehee-Dermott Times News, the trail will be paved for better accessibility and improved durability. When completed, the trail will extend from the visitor center... Read More.

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Pedestrian dies after being hit by 3 vehicles

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

Pete Roberts discusses his new role as Grant County Sheriff

Cleveland County School District Superintendent talks power outages; road conditions

State house approves restrictions on adult themed performances

GOP picks Sanders to respond to Biden speech

Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution creating the position of cultural specialist in the Economic and Development Department

Caleb Carmikle named 21st head football coach at Rison

2023 Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star rosters announced

Monticello Mayor annouces informal conference to discuss recent ice strom response

Monday morning drowning victim identified

Renovations underway at Lake Chicot State Park

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