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County Judge talks supply chain issues leading to rising costs

Among the problems facing the country are rising costs for everything, fueled by supply chain issues. This has led to run-away inflation and on Wednesday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson was asked about inflation when he was a guest on the Oldies ...
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Saracen Casino announces multi-state gaming coming

By the end of the year, Saracen Casino will be able to offer patrons the chance to win jackpots of $1 million or more. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Saracen Chief Marketing Officer Carlton Saffa explained that machines at ...
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Woods explains disagreements about jail money source

On Tuesday, the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted 12-1 to appropriate more than $230,000 to the adult jail for operations, with a large portion of those funds to be used for food and medical supplies. After the vote, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. ...
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Democratic Central Committee elects Bishop-Gaddy as Justice of Peace District 13

The Democratic Central Committee (DCC) that represents Jefferson County conducted a local emergency convention Wednesday to elect a new candidate for Justice of Peace District 13 due to the resignation of Edward Spears. The DCC Chairman Ted Davis spoke to Deltaplex News explaining that he ...
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$5,000 bond set for White Hall women for allegedly fighting pregnant sister

By Ray King A White Hall woman was arrested Wednesday after allegedly getting into a physical altercation with her pregnant sister. Jianne Watson, 19, was taken into custody after police were sent to a reported domestic disturbance in the 6100 ...
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$25,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of three counts of drug possession

By Ray King A $25,000 cash-only bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man on drug-related charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Patrick Stribling, 38, with three ...
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County Judge talks jail money

On Tuesday night, the Jefferson County Quorum Court, during a special called meeting approved a more than $230,000 appropriation for the adult jail. A large part of that appropriation will be used to pay for food and medicine, according to a ...
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Pine Bluff Salvation Army Angel Tree Adoption Initiative is now accepting applications

Jason Perdieu of the Pine Bluff Salvation Army joined 1013 Oldies Morning Show with Leslie Dorn from United Way to discuss an important time of the year to give back to the children in Pine Bluff. The Salvation Army receives Christmas donations for the ...
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URA commissioners approve several items in monthly meeting

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency is moving forward with its housing and development plans for its current properties. In their regular monthly meeting for September, the commissioners were called to make action on several topics on their agenda. In reference to housing, Faye Jones ...
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Council approves asbestos removal despite objections

By Ray King At its first meeting in September, the Pine Bluff City Council deadlocked on a resolution permitting the Mayor to complete an agreement with Nahholtz Environmental Services to work on removing asbestos from the former Southeast Middle School, which ...
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GFPB and Urban Renewal announces name contest for new fun plaza

Go Forward Pine Bluff and the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency have announced a new opportunity for the community to submit a name for the "fun plaza" development that is going to be complete with Go kart racing, mini golf, gaming, food, and more. GFPB ...
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$25,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of shooting two people

By Ray King A $25,000 cash-only bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting two people in July. Jefferson County District Jude Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Keion ...
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