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$35,000 bond set for woman accused of being involved in White Hall shooting

Wednesday, September 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $35,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of being involved in a shooting incident in White Hall Saturday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge India Rogers, 18,... Read More.

Council approved several ordinances and resolutions

Tuesday, September 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff city council met for their monthly meeting to discuss several ordinances and resolutions with seven members present and the absence of Mayor Shirley Washington.Four of the ordinances featured included the amendment of a code respecting the gross receipts tax on hotels and... Read More.

Hospital staff talk patient care

Thursday, September 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

Patient surveys taken at Jefferson Regional Hospital recently are significantly higher than previous surveys have reported. On Wednesday, Brian Thomas and Wendy Talbot of Jefferson Regional were guests on the Oldies 1013 morning show and host Greg Horne asked Thomas about those results.Thomas, who is... Read More.

Dr. Rebecca Lochmann Awarded Sabbatical Grant through USDA Agricultural Research Service

Thursday, September 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) has awarded Dr. Rebecca Lochmann, chair of the Department of Aquaculture/Fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), a $125,000 grant through its 1890 Faculty Research Sabbatical Program. The program provides faculty at 1890... Read More.

New type of Fentanyl on the rise

Wednesday, August 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

Parents need to be warned about a new version of fentanyl. Rick Walker has more.

Jefferson Regional CEO talks finances

Wednesday, August 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

A recent survey by the Arkansas Hospital Association showed that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an effect on the financial success of the state’s hospitals. Add inflation to that and it presents challenges to the medical profession, including Jefferson Regional Hospital. On Wednesday, Brian Thomas,... Read More.

$35,000 bond set for two men on alleged drug, weapons, and fleeing charges

Wednesday, August 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Cash-only bonds of $35,000 each were set Wednesday for two Pine Bluff me on the drug, weapons, and fleeing charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shataylon Winston, 22, with theft by... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for man accused if breaking into two parked vehicles

Wednesday, August 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested in the early morning hours Tuesday after he allegedly broke into two parked vehicles. During a court hearing Wednesday, Deputy prosecutor Mircha King said police responded to a reported breaking or entering at 2319 W. 27th Ave., at... Read More.

A&P director talks about plans with cultural district and their annual income

Tuesday, August 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The so-called hamburger tax which was approved by voters in Pine Bluff in 1977 and began to be collected in 1978 generated $1.6 million annually for the city’s Advertising and Tourism Promotion (A&P) annually. Of that, $1 million goes to the Pine Bluff Convention... Read More.

A&P talks about commission vacancies and Hamburger Tax

Monday, August 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

The director of the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission said Monday that there are currently two vacancies on the seven-member commission. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Sherrie Storie explained that, unlike other commissions, the Mayor does not make the appointments. Instead, current... Read More.

18 Wheeler Strikes Grady Arkansas Police Officer Vehicle During Traffic Stop

Monday, August 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arkansas State Police conducted an investigation of a vehicle accident involving a Grady Arkansas Police Department vehicle being hit by an 18-wheeler during a traffic stop on the shoulder.Police chief Hunter says the officer wasn’t seriously injured. But mentions why there is a... Read More.

Jefferson County man arrested for allegedly stealing an ATV

Monday, August 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 cash-only bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County man accused of stealing an ATV Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Daniel Scott, 34, with theft of property.Reding from... Read More.