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Pine Bluff Animal Control offering free straw bales for outdoor pets

Wednesday, February 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Animal Control is currently offering free straw bales for pet owners to help those pets who stay outdoors keep warm during these cold temperatures.Sam Pittman from Animal Control joined Oldies 1013 morning show and explained what they are offering.Pittman added that they... Read More.

Pine Bluff A&P Commission Provides $1.47 Million in Funding for 2022

Monday, January 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission recently awarded a quarter of a million dollars to several local non-profit organizations and public commissions for upcoming events, programming, and tourism facilities. Additional funds were allocated for maintenance requests for two tourism facilities, as well as... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested for allegedly attempting to cash fradulent check

Monday, January 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of attempting to cash a check on the account of a person who died last year. Jefferson County Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

Saffa talks Bet Saracen App

Friday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Bet Saracen App is far outpacing apps from other casinos in terms of participation and on Friday, Carlton Saffa, Chief Market Officer for the Saracen Casino and Resort was asked about it when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Host Greg Horne... Read More.

Drew Memorial System Hospital Board discusses financial condition with new partnership

Friday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Avanced-Monticellonian Newspaper, The Drew Memorial Health System Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 23rd for their regularly scheduled meeting with representatives from Baptist Health to discuss partnership options."We have been having discussions about what some of our options might be given... Read More.

Police Chief discusses crimes outside of homicide

Friday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The number of homicides reported in Pine Bluff in 2022 was lower than the number registered for the previous year. On Thursday, Police Chief Denise Richardson was asked if that lower trend was also being seen in other types of crimes.Richardson was a guest... Read More.

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PBPD in search of homicide suspect

Friday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Police have identified a suspect in the first homicide of 2023. According to Lt. David DeFoor, police are seeking David Burnett, 20, who is being sought for capital murder and aggravated robbery in the death of Demarcuz Scott on Jan. 4 at Regency... Read More.

Delta Rivers Nature Center to host project for families this weekend

Thursday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

This Saturday, you and your family can take part in an amazing project at the Delta Rivers Nature Center. Jason Hooks joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about building an eagles nestHe went on to talk about the size and scope of the... Read More.

Washington talks about hosting state basketball tournament

Thursday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

Earlier this month, the Arkansas Activities Association announced that Pine Bluff has been awarded the Class 5-A State Basketball Tournament this year. On Wednesday, oldies 1013 morning show host Greg Horne said the move shows that the image of “Crime Bluff” is changing and people... Read More.

URA talks housing updates and approves MOA with UAPB

Thursday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency held its first monthly meeting of the year Tuesday discussing budget updates, housing, and an agreement with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Present at the meeting included the Agency Chair Jimmy Dill, Executive Director Chandra... Read More.

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Richardson discusses homicides and rewards

Thursday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

The number of homicides reported in Pine Bluff last year was down compared to the number in 2021 and on Thursday, Police Chie Denise Richardson was asked about that when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show.Morning show host Greg Horne said it... Read More.

CASA recieves grant for study on human trafficking

Wednesday, January 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday is United Way day on Oldies 1013 and this week, Leslie Dorn, the Executive Director of the United Way of Southeast Arkansas was joined by Tamika Nixon from the CASA Women’s Shelter, which received a grant for Nixon to study human trafficking. Nixon said... Read More.