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$25,000 bond set for man accused of being felon in possession of firearms

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man previously convicted of two felonies was arrested Sunday after police found two guns in his residence. Marquell White, 26, had prior convictions in 2014 for theft of property and in 2016 for aggravated assault, terroristic act, and being a... Read More.

Bond set for man accused of driving stolen vehicle

Monday, May 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a man accused of driving a car that had been reported stolen. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Paul Criswell, 56, with theft by receiving... Read More.

CARTI Cancer Center Pine Bluff hosts grand opening ceremony

Sunday, May 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

The CARTI Cancer Center Pine Bluff hosted its ribbon-cutting ceremony at their newly built facility at 4303 S. Mulberry Street for its grand opening on Friday, April 29th. The treatment facility provides medical oncology, radiation oncology, and breast surgery consultations. CARTI chair Terry Vick... Read More.

Saffa talks monthly giveaway at Saracen Casino

Friday, April 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

The monthly giveaway of cars at Saracen Casino continued Saturday when one customer walked away with the keys to a Mercedes. Carlton Saffa, Chief Marketing Officer for the casino said Friday they love to give away cars.Jennifer Lipp, who was filling in for vacationing Oldies... Read More.

Drugs and guns found after search warrant served

Friday, April 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Thursday after a search warrant was served at his apartment where guns and suspected marijuana was found. Mario Marchbanks, 40, was taken into custody after a Tri-County Drug Task Force Investigator and a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy... Read More.

$25,000 cash bond set for man accused of aggravated robbery

Friday, April 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 cash-only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly robbed another man Wednesday morning. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Josinnie Johnson, 36, with aggravated robbery and... Read More.

Parks department discusses improvements at Harbor Oaks

Thursday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Thursday, Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation Director Sam Glover was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and was joined by Mike Wilson, the new golf superintendent at Harbor Oaks and Mark Stevens, who is golf superintendent at the Jaycee Golf Course... Read More.

$100,000 bond set for man suspected of child porn and drugs

Thursday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Thursday for a White Hall man accused of possession or distribution of child pornography. When police served a search warrant at the residence of Kelsey Owens, they also reportedly found methamphetamine, guns, and drug paraphernalia. Jefferson County District Judge... Read More.

CASA Voices For Children in need of volunteers

Wednesday, April 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

Leslie Dorn of United Way joined the Oldies 1013 Morning Show with a guest, Ollie Meritt from the Jefferson County CASA Voices for Children program. Merritt and her office handle foster cases of children that have been temporarily or permanently removed from their parents... Read More.

$1500 Bond set for man accused of threatening mother of child with a knife

Wednesday, April 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $1,500 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening the mother of his child with a knife.’ Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Patrick Dillard, 45, with... Read More.

White Hall woman arrested for cutting and stealing wire

Wednesday, April 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A White Hall woman was arrested Monday after she allegedly admitted cutting wire in a wooded area. Mary Ellen Jacks, 58, was taken into custody after police were sent to 3108 S. Ohio St., in response to a reported alarm. Reading from a probable... Read More.

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest talks waste permit requirements

Tuesday, April 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday, Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and discussed what was described as “a little drama at the transfer station.”Earnest said the county is asking the State to issue a temporary permit and county officials... Read More.