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Man arrested for allegedly shooting another man

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man during an altercation Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Charles Sanders, 87, with first-degree battery. Reading... Read More.

Ground breaking medical marijuana facility in Grady

Friday, August 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to a recent news release from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), the Carpenter family, long-time vegetable producers in Lincoln County, Arkansas, recently broke ground for a medical marijuana facility in Grady, Arkansas. On Monday, August 9, friends, county officials, local state... Read More.

White Hall superintendent talks virtual options; mask requirement

Thursday, August 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King With school set to begin in the White Hall School District on Monday, the school board has made the decision to require students, teachers, and others to wear masks at every school in the district for the first 60 days. Superintendent Doug Dorris... Read More.

Westerman discusses infrastructure package

Thursday, August 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Now that the U.S. Senate has passed the first phase of President Joe Biden’s massive infrastructure legislation, it moves to the House of Representatives where its future is less certain. Before that happens, the Senate will attempt to pass the second part of... Read More.

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UAPB reimplementing face covering policy on campus

Thursday, August 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Wednesday, August 11, the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees system passed a resolution requiring all system institutions to adopt policies regarding face coverings.This includes the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff which announced Thursday the previous mask policy is now in effect... Read More.

Westerman celebrates NCTR 50th anniversary

Thursday, August 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Wednesday, Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) spoke to the 50th-anniversary celebration of the National Center of Toxicological Research (NCTR) in Jefferson, Arkansas. Westerman talked about the facility with Deltaplex News.According to a news release, NCTR is the only Food and Drug Administration (FDA) research facility... Read More.

Stuttgart voters pass proposal to fund street and drainage improvements

Thursday, August 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday, the City of Stuttgart's bond refinancing proposal to help fund street and drainage improvements was approved by voters.According to officials at the Arkansas County Clerk’s Office, 474 votes were cast in the special election, which asked voters to approve the refinancing of... Read More.

White Hall School District hosting vaccine clinic for teachers and students

Wednesday, August 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

During the White Hall School District's recent board meeting, a vaccine clinic to be held on Thursday, August 12, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm was discussed. This clinic was originally for teachers and students receiving their second vaccine shots but is now also open for... Read More.

Surgeon General talks to Star City Area Chamber about expedition medicine; Vaccine importance

Wednesday, August 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Star City Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an informational event Wednesday, August 11, with Dr. Greg Bledsoe, the current surgeon general of the Arkansas Health Department and health advisor to Governor Asa Hutchinson.The event was put in place by Reid Robertson who is... Read More.

Watson Chapel High School student recognized at board meeting

Wednesday, August 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

At the most recent Watson Chapel School Board meeting on Monday, August 9, the board acknowledged Keiren Winter as their first monthly Wildcat Warrior. Winter, 16, is one of seven students from Arkansas that will be recognized on August 12 at the State Board... Read More.

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$15,000 bond for White Hall man in domestic dispute

Wednesday, August 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a White Hall man accused of using his vehicle to ram a vehicle driven by his ex-girlfriend on Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

White Hall School Board discusses plans for school year; Mask guidelines

Tuesday, August 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

The White Hall School District Board met on Tuesday, August 10 for their first monthly meeting before the start of classes scheduled to begin Monday, August 16. The entire board was present: Ray Agee, Dr. Doug Coleman, Dr. Raymond Jones, Scott Lockhart, Scott Pittillo,... Read More.