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State unemployment rate declined in December

Tuesday, January 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — According to Little Rock television station KATV, The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services released labor force data showing that Arkansas' unemployment rate declined to 3.6 percent in the month of December. The U.S. Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics produced... Read More.

State police to investigate death of prison inmate

Friday, January 20 by Ray King

The Arkansas State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the Arkansas Department of Corrections’ Randall Williams Unit at Pine Bluff who died after an alleged altercation with other inmates. According to a news release, Timothy Hedrick, 29, died Saturday at UAMS where... Read More.

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Drag show bill advances in state senate

Thursday, January 19 by Ray King

An Arkansas Senate bill filed earlier this month that would classify drag performances as part of the "adult-oriented business," along with escort agencies and other businesses advanced from the City, County, and Local Affairs Committee Affairs on Thursday. According to a Little Rock television station, Read More.

$50,000 bond set for man accused of fleeing Arkansas State Troopers

Tuesday, January 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

A $50,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing an Arkansas State Trooper who was initiating a traffic stop. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond for Bruce Washington 31, after finding prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

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Pine Bluff SWAT and State Troopers raid home in Pine Bluff

Thursday, January 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Police SWAT and State Police presence was spotted on North University in Pine Bluff this late Thursday morning. They appeared to take away three to four bags of what might be evidence and they confiscated a vehicle from the scene. No apparent arrests... Read More.

Mayor talks about being awarded the Class 5-A State Basketball Tourney

Thursday, January 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Thursday talked about Pine Bluff being awarded the Class 5-A State basketball tournament when she was contacted by Deltaplex News. All the games will be played at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. ( The Mayor said efforts to change the “Crime... Read More.

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Ryan Watley talks about hosting the Class 5-A State Basketball Tournament

Thursday, January 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arkansas Activities Association announced Wednesday that the Pine Bluff Convention Center will be the site of the Class 5-A state basketball tournament this year. On the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday, host Greg Horne said that the success of the recent King Cotton Holiday... Read More.

Pine Bluff Convention Center awarded the Class 5A state basketball tournament

Wednesday, January 11 by Staff

The Arkansas Activities Association awarded Pine Bluff with the Class 5A state basketball tournament on Tuesday. The tournament, which features boys and girls action, will be held from February 28-March 4 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Pine Bluff beat out Lake Hamilton and Greenwood... Read More.

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State legislature begins annual session as Sanders prepares to take office

Tuesday, January 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers kicked off their annual legislative session Monday, with Republicans enjoying expanded supermajorities and embracing an agenda by incoming Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders that calls for overhauling the state’s education system. House and Senate leaders called the education legislation, as... Read More.

Arkansas State Police investigating Sunday homicide in Lake Village

Monday, January 9 by Staff

The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is leading the investigation into a homicide that occurred yesterday at the request of Lake Village Police Department authorities. Jayani L. Jordan, 18, was the victim of an apparent homicide Sunday evening while walking in the front yard... Read More.

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State wide non-profits received pregnancy resource center grants

Friday, January 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

Months after the Arkansas abortion trigger law went into effect, non-profits across the state received pregnancy resource center grants. Rick Walker has this report

UAPB Men Hoops Drop Road Game Against Alabama State

Thursday, January 5 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Men Hoops Drop Road Game Against Alabama State Montgomery, Alabama --The UAPB men's basketball team got a 33-point showing from the bench, but fell 80-66 to the Alabama State Hornets on the road Wednesday. The Golden Lions had three players score in double figures, led by... Read More.

Stories tagged with: state

State unemployment rate declined in December

State police to investigate death of prison inmate

Drag show bill advances in state senate

$50,000 bond set for man accused of fleeing Arkansas State Troopers

Pine Bluff SWAT and State Troopers raid home in Pine Bluff

Mayor talks about being awarded the Class 5-A State Basketball Tourney

Ryan Watley talks about hosting the Class 5-A State Basketball Tournament

Pine Bluff Convention Center awarded the Class 5A state basketball tournament

State legislature begins annual session as Sanders prepares to take office

Arkansas State Police investigating Sunday homicide in Lake Village

State wide non-profits received pregnancy resource center grants

UAPB Men Hoops Drop Road Game Against Alabama State

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