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$25,000 bond set for mother accused of tazing and injuring her two children

By Ray King A reported disturbance at the Big Banjo on West 28th Avenue Saturday afternoon resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff woman, Lanecko Scarver,37, who is accused of injuring two children. During a court hearing Monday, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson told the court... Read More.

SEARK hosts inauguration ceremony for People Shores

Friday, August 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

Southeast Arkansas College hosted the inauguration of the People Shores Pine Bluff Center to introduce the company to the city, SEARK, and its newly hired employees. The meeting was conducted by Mickey Austin, the CEO of People Shores, and Tammie Cobb, the center manager... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Hospitals Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center now opened to public

Thursday, August 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson Regional Hospital hosted a ribbon cutting and open house Thursday to introduce the new Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center to the general public. The Chamber of Commerce Redcoats joined hospital staff and board members in cutting the ribbon that officially opened the facility.The hospital CEO... Read More.

$20,000 bond set for Jacksonville women involved in altercation with box-cutter

Thursday, August 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Thursday for a Jacksonville woman who allegedly broke into a motel room Tuesday and assaulted a woman. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Connie Martin, 46, with... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for two men of a breaking or entering incident

Thursday, August 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff men were arrested Tuesday after they allegedly entered a business on Blake Street and took two antique signs. Justin Wooten, 37, and Michael James, 28, were taken into custody by sheriff’s deputies as they walked on Blake Street, Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

Jefferson Regional to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center

Thursday, August 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

A ribbon cutting and open house Thursday will introduce the new Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center at Jefferson Regional Hospital to the general public. The Chamber of Commerce Redcoats will join hospital staff and board members in cutting the ribbon to officially open the facility. On Thursday, Peter... Read More.

Voices for Children director talks about their services

Wednesday, August 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

Voices for Children is one of the agencies involved with the United Way of Southeast Arkansas and on Wednesday, Ollie Merritt, Executive Director of Voices for Children was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked Merritt to talk... Read More.

HWY 270 Classic set for Friday

Wednesday, August 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

The High School football season begins this week and players from two area teams are looking forward to Friday and the chance to pick up a trophy by winning the game. On Wednesday, Scott Ray of FBT, who is also a member of the White... Read More.

$20,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of breaking into local business

Wednesday, August 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently out on bond on theft allegations was arrested Monday after he was found hiding in the woods near a business that had been entered. Paul Lackey, 32, was taken into custody on two different incidents, the first in... Read More.

Mayor announces new program to improve students in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, August 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Wednesday announced a new program designed to improve the future of students in the city. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Washington talked about the program.Washington will host a town hall meeting at the Pine Bluff Convention Center... Read More.

GFPB Prepares for 2022 Mistletoe Magic Events

Tuesday, August 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff, AR – Go Forward Pine Bluff (GFPB) is organizing and preparing for the holiday season that is quickly approaching.Save the date for this year’s “Mistletoe Magic: Believe in Miracles” event, consisting of several family-friendly events designed to kick off the holiday season,... Read More.

Lincoln County in search of CDL drivers

Tuesday, August 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Like many counties and cities across the state, Lincoln County is looking for people with Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) to drive the trucks they use to haul gravel to road construction sites. On Tuesday, Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest was a guest on the... Read More.