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Local Superintendents Discuss Unique Plans

Thursday, August 13 by Staff

With students in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County heading back to classrooms in just over two weeks, school administrators are preparing for different methods of teaching as compared to previous years. Rather than students spending their entire day in classrooms, the Pine Bluff, Dollarway and... Read More.

Local high school football teams begin workouts in pads

Monday, August 10 by Greg

High schools across the state have clearance to work out in pads as of 12:01 a.m. this past Saturday morning. The following photo is from the White Hall Bulldog Football Facebook page showing the Bulldogs working out in pads at their scrimmage held on... Read More.

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Local student Tirzah Walden receives National Honor

Monday, June 29 by Greg

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced student Tirzah D. Walden from White Hall, AR, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The... Read More.

Local courts establish guidelines for reopening on May 18

Friday, May 8 by Greg

On Monday, May 18th, Jefferson County Judge Kimberly Bridgforth and Pine Bluff Judge John Kearney's District Court will re-open to the public. Jefferson County District Court will be operating as a Drive-Thru. Please call (870) 541-4646 prior to that date, so your case can be... Read More.

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State Farm Agent Kevin Bonnette says local agents are processing storm damage claims

Wednesday, April 15 by Ray King

By Ray King State Farm insurance Agent Kevin Bonnette on Wednesday said he had personally had 30 to 40 separate calls about damage that resulted from the storm Sunday night. Speaking on the morning show with Greg and Will, Bonnette said “there is a lot of... Read More.

Local leaders discuss COVID-19 issues in online town hall meeting Thursday night

Thursday, April 9 by Greg

With the COVID-19 crisis originating in Pine Bluff, Mayor Shirley Washington has initiated a COVID-19 Task Force to help come up with solutions for the ongoing crisis. Washington spoke about the people who are on the task force in a virtual town hall meeting Thursday... Read More.

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Local officials address COVID-19 concerns in Jefferson county

Tuesday, March 31 by Greg

By: Ray King [email protected] Brian Thomas, the CEO of Jefferson Regional Hospital said Tuesday that currently, the facility is in “pretty good shape” when it comes to P.P.E.’s (Personal Protection Equipment), and credited hospital staff for being able to keep pace with testing for the COVID-19... Read More.

Local businesses feeling the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

Small businesses in the Deltaplex area are being forced to adjust to new ways of business with the COVID-19 situation in our area of the state. Some businesses are experiencing a reduction in business, while others are changing how they operate in order to... Read More.

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Local court procedures change during COVID-19 crisis

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

BY: RAY KING The Arkansas Supreme Court has issued a series of orders dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic and those orders are being implemented in the courts of Jefferson County. Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt Jr., on Wednesday issued an order prohibiting people who have been exposed... Read More.

Local School Districts To Provide Meals For Students While School Is Out

Friday, March 13 by Greg

DOLLARWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT Dollarway School District will provide meals to students starting Monday, March 16th thru Friday, March 20th from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm at 2 sites: Dollarway High School Cafeteria located at 2602 Fluker St. and Mt. Bayou Missionary Baptist Church located at 305... Read More.

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Local election numbers down on Super Tuesday

Wednesday, March 4 by Greg

The 2020 Primary election is now come and gone, and some candidates are celebrating victories while some are dealing with defeat, and others are preparing for runoff elections. While Super Tuesday is now in the past, there is one glaring issue that stands out for... Read More.

SUPER TUESDAY: Local election results

Tuesday, March 3 by Greg

Below you will find election results from local races in Jefferson, Cleveland, Grant, and Lincoln counties. PINE BLUFF MAYOR CANDIDATES Shirley Washington – Democrat - 5,895 Ivan Whitfield – Democrat - 1,179 Steven Mays – Democrat - 711 PINE BLUFF CITY CLERK Janice L. Roberts – Democrat - 5,004 Sharon Hardin... Read More.

Stories tagged with: local

Local Superintendents Discuss Unique Plans

Local high school football teams begin workouts in pads

Local student Tirzah Walden receives National Honor

Local courts establish guidelines for reopening on May 18

State Farm Agent Kevin Bonnette says local agents are processing storm damage claims

Local leaders discuss COVID-19 issues in online town hall meeting Thursday night

Local officials address COVID-19 concerns in Jefferson county

Local businesses feeling the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis

Local court procedures change during COVID-19 crisis

Local School Districts To Provide Meals For Students While School Is Out

Local election numbers down on Super Tuesday

SUPER TUESDAY: Local election results

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