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White Hall School District Board meeting talks annual reports; mask policy update

Tuesday, October 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

The White Hall School District, like most districts in Jefferson County, met for their monthly meeting. The most prevalent topic was the annual report to the public. Debbie Jones, the Administrative Assistant, presented the report focusing on specific points including a staff report, enrollment... Read More.

Chief Franklin talks about the recent violence at Pine Bluff High School

Thursday, October 7 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King After multiple students at Pine Bluff High School were arrested following two separate fights on campus, interim Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. said he had a plan to deal with the violence. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday, Franklin explained the... Read More.

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Candidate for Attorney General talks COVID misinformation

Tuesday, September 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Democrat running for attorney general in Arkansas, where health officials have struggled with resistance to the coronavirus vaccine, on Monday vowed if elected to take social media companies to court for spreading COVID-19 misinformation. Jesse Gibson focused on COVID-19... Read More.

Sanders talks national politics in race for Governor

Monday, September 27 by Ray King

CABOT, Ark. (AP) — She’s toured the state in an RV emblazoned with her name, launched a TV ad that’s airing during Arkansas Razorbacks football games and spoken to packed rooms at restaurants. Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders’ introduction as a candidate for... Read More.

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Saracen tops Oaklawn again

Friday, September 24 by Lori Basiewicz

The Saracen Casino has been open for less than a year but in that time has consistently topped Oaklawn in Hot Springs in terms of revenue and business. Carlton Saffa, the Chief Marketing Officer for the Saracen Casino, talked about that when he appeared on... Read More.

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency talks projects underway; Announces new Interim Executive Director

Tuesday, September 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday, September 21st the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency (URA) designated a new board member for the approval of the city council amongst discussions of projects that are underway. The new board member Lynn Guyunn was recommended after finishing the term of Commissioner Rita... Read More.

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WHSD Board meeting talks school recognition, developments, and vaccination amongst teachers

Tuesday, September 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

The White School District Board held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 14, and discussed ten agenda items. Among the matters approved were a five percent salary increase through ACT 1120 from the 2020-2021 school year and the required financial budget for the 2021-2022... Read More.

Urban Renewal Agency Director talks demo plans; Downtown Housing

Tuesday, September 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency has been in the news a lot this year due to their recent demolition of local properties and developing housing projects that they have underway. The director of the agency, Maurice Taggart, joined Deltaplex and gave an update... Read More.

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Fire Chief talks about the fire department’s monthly service calls; hiring

Friday, September 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Friday that the department’s monthly calls for service for August will be similar to what the department has experienced recently. Howell appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show. Howell went on to say there... Read More.

Westerman talks infrastructure

Friday, August 27 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King Congress is getting back to work on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan already approved by the U.S. Senate. On Thursday, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman was in Washington where he talked to Deltaplex News about the legislation. Westerman said it is hard to... Read More.

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UAPB Athletic Director talks season tickets and restrictions

Tuesday, August 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

As the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff gets closer to the Golden Lions season opener next week, Athletic Director Chris Robinson is promoting going online to buy tickets. UAPB opens with the Lane College Dragons on Sept. 4 at Golden Lion Stadium. Robinson appeared... Read More.

CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff talks downtown restaurants

Thursday, August 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday, the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency voted unanimously to approve an architectural firm to work on two properties in the 300 block of Main Street that could become restaurants. Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff, appeared on the Oldies 101.3... Read More.

Stories tagged with: talks

White Hall School District Board meeting talks annual reports; mask policy update

Chief Franklin talks about the recent violence at Pine Bluff High School

Candidate for Attorney General talks COVID misinformation

Sanders talks national politics in race for Governor

Saracen tops Oaklawn again

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency talks projects underway; Announces new Interim Executive Director

WHSD Board meeting talks school recognition, developments, and vaccination amongst teachers

Urban Renewal Agency Director talks demo plans; Downtown Housing

Fire Chief talks about the fire department’s monthly service calls; hiring

Westerman talks infrastructure

UAPB Athletic Director talks season tickets and restrictions

CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff talks downtown restaurants

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