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Sen. John Boozman clinches Republican nomination in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Sen. John Boozman won the Republican primary in Arkansas on Tuesday, fending off challengers on the right after relying heavily on his endorsement from Donald Trump, conservative groups, and the state’s top GOP figures. Boozman’s race was a test of... Read More.

Run offs set in two city council races

Tuesday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King With identical vote totals of 578 and identical percentages of nearly 48 percent, LaTisha Brunson and Ivan Whitfield will face opponents for two seats on the Pine Bluff City Council after vote totals were announced Tuesday night, Brunson as a candidate in... Read More.

Jefferson County Tax Collector re-elected; Several JP’s elected

Tuesday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

Primary elections election day took place Tuesday at the Jefferson County Election Commission Office on 123 S main street including candidates for county offices for tax collector and justice of the peace in districts one, four, six, eight, and thirteen. The complete but unofficial... Read More.

Congressman Westerman talks republican primary

Tuesday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman did not draw an opponent in the Republican primary and was asked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday.Like other members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Westerman must run for reelection every two... Read More.

UAM-CTC HVAC Student Awarded Scholarship From National Technical Honor Society

Monday, May 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Montgomery “Monty” Kilcrease was recently awarded a $1000 scholarship from the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Kilcrease is a student of the HVAC program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) and is currently pursuing an Associate of Applied Science... Read More.

Joe Rogers announces bid for Mayor of Monticello

Monday, May 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

In the upcoming General Election in November, Joe Rogers, former Mayor of Monticello, announces his candidacy for mayor.Rogers, a native of Monticello and resident of Drew County for 58 years, has been the manager of his successful family business, Rogers Men’s Wear for the past... Read More.

PBPD starts New Program called Business Watch

Friday, May 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Police Department has started what they are calling a Business Watch program, comparable to the Neighborhood Watch program and on Friday, Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr., appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show and was asked how it works.Franklin said he... Read More.

Election Commission Chair talks election day

Friday, May 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Election Commission Chair Mike Adam joined Oldies 1013 morning show with Will Jenkins and Greg Horne to discuss this year's primary election. After being asked if anything new was happening with the election day process, Adam responded by stating that today, Friday,... Read More.

Arkansas 1 or 2 states that missed 1 in 20 residents missed during US census

Friday, May 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

Around 1 in 20 residents in Arkansas and Tennessee were missed during the 2020 census, and four other U.S. states had significant undercounts of their populations which could shortchange them of federal funding in the current decade, according to figures from a survey... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for man accused of being involved in shooting

Friday, May 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of firing shots at a house Tuesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Toriano Robinson, 31, with terroristic threatening, first-degree... Read More.

$25,000 cash-only bond set for man on alleged drug-related charges

Friday, May 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man previously convicted of drug-related charges was arrested Thursday after suspected crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia were found at his residence. Horace Hudson, 40, also has a pending drug-related case, Deputy Prosecutor Lisa McGriff said during a court hearing for... Read More.

Two students from Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy win Spelling Bee

Thursday, May 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy recently announced two students that competed in the district's very first Spelling Bee hosted by Friendship Academy Highschool featuring elementary students (K-5) from the Pine Bluff School District, Friendship, and Capital City Lighthouse in April. Those two students Jordan Givens... Read More.