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Gov. Hutchinson proclaimed ‘Free Fishing Weekend’ June 11-13

By Deseray McKinzyAccording to media sources, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday, May 27th 'Free Fishing Weekend' which was proclaimed for June 11-13. This weekend means that anyone in Arkansas can fish without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon Friday, June 11, through... Read More.

Robin F. Wynne seeking Arkansas Supreme Court re-election

Friday, May 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to media sources, Supreme Court Associate Justice Robin F. Wynne said this week he will seek re-election to a second term on the Arkansas Supreme Court. The election is in May 2022 and Arkansas Supreme Court justices serve eight-year terms.In response to his... Read More.

Sheriff’s department in search of two accused of breaking or entering

Friday, May 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office released a statement and is seeking the public's help in identifying the persons responsible for Breaking or Entering and Criminal Mischief at the Mockingbird Mini Storage. The incident occurred on May 25, 2021, at 2:00 a.m. at 1125 Mockingbird... Read More.

UAPB offering summer veterinary camp for highschool students

Friday, May 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyFriday, May 28, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced that it is urging all southeast high school students, ages 14-17 to apply for Antirak Camp, a two-week summer residential veterinary and animal science career enrichment program hosted by the... Read More.

https://www.jrmc.org/services/urinary-urology/

UAPB announced $300k in grant money for internship project

Thursday, May 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced Thursday, that there are nine students that major in business management, political science, accounting, and computer science who will participate in internship projects supported by the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation (WCSF). The press... Read More.

Man allegedly points gun at another man at Family Dollar

Thursday, May 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun at another man during an altercation Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Robin Hart, 28,... Read More.

Whitfield says that no plan of action has caused delay in street repairs

Thursday, May 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyCity Council member Ivan Whitfield joined Deltaplex on Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald Wednesday to talk about a few topics, one being the pothole concerns in the city streets. One of the main concerns emphasized was the lack of action in... Read More.

Whitfield responds to community concerns with City Council

Wednesday, May 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff City Council member Ivan Whitfield on Wednesday was asked about the council, and the perception from some in the community that it is a “do-nothing council.”He said that every ward has its own needs and concerns. “We feel like the... Read More.

Councilmember Whitfield dicusses nine candidates for Police Chief

Wednesday, May 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The number of candidates for the position of Pine Bluff Police Chief has been reduced from 31 to nine, with none of the nine being current members of the department. On Wednesday, City Council member Ivan Whitfield, who retired as police chief before... Read More.

Man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot another man

Wednesday, May 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported armed disturbance at a house on East Circle Drive Monday resulted in the arrest of a man who allegedly pointed a gun at another man and threatened to shoot him. When he was questioned after being taken into custody, Puree Doyle,... Read More.

Cleveland County Superintendent talks end of school year

Wednesday, May 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyCleveland County School District held its last day of classes on Tuesday, May 25th prior to their graduation of 55 students to close out the 2020-21 school year. Superintendent Craig Dupuy joined Deltaplex to talk about how the school year ended and... Read More.

UAPB graduation rate jumps to 40%; Rentention rate rises to 81%

Tuesday, May 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff recently graduated nearly 270 students for the class of 2020-2021 as well as graduates from the 2020 year. This year marked a new six-year graduation rate that reached 40 percent and also achieved an impressive... Read More.