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White Hall Middle School Quiz Bowl teams compete well in local tournament

Monday, February 13 by Staff

The White Hall Middle School Quiz Bowl teams competed in the 5A Southeast Regional Tournament on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The White Hall Middle School consists of two teams; the 7th/8th grades team and 9th grade team. Both teams are sponsored by head coach... Read More.

White Hall superintendent talks about state education influence on local districts

Friday, November 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

With Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee-Sanders set to take office, questions have already arisen about what direction her administration is going to do. Of particular interest is in education, since the Pine Bluff School District is under state control with current Education Secretary Johnny Key and the... Read More.

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Threat of severe weather on Friday forces adjustments to local football game kickoff times

Thursday, November 3 by Staff

The threat of severe weather Friday evening has forced numerous schools in the Deltaplex area to adjust kickoff times for Friday night football games. We have compiled a list of the games we have confirmed that have changed start times. If there is a game... Read More.

$20,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of breaking into local business

Wednesday, August 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently out on bond on theft allegations was arrested Monday after he was found hiding in the woods near a business that had been entered. Paul Lackey, 32, was taken into custody on two different incidents, the first in... Read More.

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Juvenile justice experts present ideas to local leaders for combating violent crime in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, August 2 by Staff

Community leaders, law enforcement, clergy, parole and probation officers, and local politicians attended a youth violence community forum held at the Pine Bluff Convention Center Tuesday night that was hosted by youth violence experts Robert “Bob” Bermingham, Michelle Darling, and John A. Tuell. The three... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for man accused of breaking in local business

Friday, July 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who was found inside a business on South Blake Street that was closed. Lincoln County District Judge Philip Green set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Paul Lackey,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff woman allegedly robbed local business at knifepoint

Friday, July 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly robbed a business at knifepoint. Kamiarah Shelton, 35 was taken into custody after police found her a short distance away from the convenience store at 3100 S. Hazel St. According to a probable cause... Read More.

Baby formula shortages hurting local child care facilities

Friday, July 8 by Staff

The nationwide shortage of baby formula has been a problem not only for stay at home moms, but also to those who run child care facilities. Just an added pressure for these businesses, already dealing with inflation and worker's shortages. Here in the Deltaplex, at... Read More.

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Law enforcement to increase traffic patrols for Independence Day holiday weekend

Monday, June 27 by Staff

The Independence Day holiday will be a prolonged celebration this year, as the nation’s birthday occurs on a Monday. Many Arkansas families will start their travel plans Friday with varied destinations over the following three days. With increased traffic volume anticipated, comes the risk... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff Woods talks Roe v. Wade overturn and local affects

Monday, June 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place for nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday, June 24th. The overturn and the law to outlaw abortions in Arkansas... Read More.

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Local election results in Desha County could be headed to court

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Mcgehee Dermott The Times-News reported that the fate of the May 24th Primary Election Results could rest in the hands of the Desha County Circuit Court after a petition contesting the results from last Thursday. According to Desha County Circuit Court records, the democratic... Read More.

Parks and Rec Director Sam Glover talks Community Center, softball fields, and golf course upgrades

Wednesday, June 15 by Staff

Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation has put a lot of work into different facilities within the city over the past couple of years in order to provide clean and safe recreational facilities for area citizens, and they continue to work on improvements around the... Read More.

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White Hall Middle School Quiz Bowl teams compete well in local tournament

White Hall superintendent talks about state education influence on local districts

Threat of severe weather on Friday forces adjustments to local football game kickoff times

$20,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of breaking into local business

Juvenile justice experts present ideas to local leaders for combating violent crime in Pine Bluff

$10,000 bond set for man accused of breaking in local business

Pine Bluff woman allegedly robbed local business at knifepoint

Baby formula shortages hurting local child care facilities

Law enforcement to increase traffic patrols for Independence Day holiday weekend

Jefferson County Sheriff Woods talks Roe v. Wade overturn and local affects

Local election results in Desha County could be headed to court

Parks and Rec Director Sam Glover talks Community Center, softball fields, and golf course upgrades

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