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$15,000 bond set for man accused of residential burglary and aggravated assault

Monday, November 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Three people including two juveniles and an adult were arrested Sunday after they allegedly broke into a house in Southwest Pine Bluff. Lamar Bealer, 18, who has a prior conviction for a violent felony was taken into custody, along with the two juveniles,... Read More.

Bond set for two women accused of breaking into movie theater

Monday, November 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for two women accused of breaking into the movie theater at the closed Pines Mall on Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Mary Durham, 49,... Read More.

UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries helps facilitate diversity/inlcusion nationally and at home

Monday, November 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

Representatives of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries recently helped facilitate the first-ever session on diversity and inclusion at the annual Aquaculture America meeting in San Antonio, Dr. Rebecca Lochmann, chair of the department at UAPB, said.... Read More.

UAPB Fine Arts Building Caught Fire

Friday, November 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas released that there has been a fire at Fine Arts bldg, the fire has been contained.There's no immediate danger to campus or campus community. They are asking everyone to avoid area.

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Man arrested after allegedly stealing lawn equipment

Friday, November 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Thursday following a police investigation into the alleged theft of lawn equipment. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King said James Tillman Jr., 28, was identified as the suspect after police traced a license plate... Read More.

Fire and Emergency Chief talks department needs; Daylight savings time

Friday, November 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

Fire and Emergency Chief Shawn Howell appeared During the Oldies 101.3 Morning Show, Friday, November 5th, and spoke about ordering a fire truck to fulfill their department need and daylight savings time.In regards to the purchase of a new fire truck, Howell explained more... Read More.

$75,000 bond set for man accused of alleged sexual assault on minor

Friday, November 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of sexually assaulting a minor female. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jerry Keith Goodman, 60, with second-degree sexual assault. Deputy... Read More.

$20,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man involved in alleged altercation

Friday, November 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on parole was arrested Wednesday after he was allegedly involved in an altercation on the parking lot of the probation and parole office in the Jefferson Square Shopping Center. During a court-heating Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King explained... Read More.

$100,000 bond set for man accused of alleged drug and weapons-related charges

Friday, November 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons-related charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jason Simpson, 42, with possession of controlled substance methamphetamine, being... Read More.

Cold case squad, federal help on police chiefs agenda

Thursday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Reducing incidents of violent crime in Pine Bluff is the number one goal of Interim Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. which is why he has developed a partnership with the Federal Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Division of the Justice Department. Appearing on... Read More.

Imagination Library talks free reading literacy program in Jefferson County

Thursday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

United Way joined the Oldies 101.3 Morning Show on Wednesday, November 3rd and they featured one of their partner agencies, Imagination Library, a free program that focuses on early childhood literacy. Linda Bateman represented the agency and explained more about the program that was... Read More.

Ackles named Queen of Pine Bluff, AR

Wednesday, November 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Nariya Ackles is a Pine Bluff native that competed in the 2021 National American Miss State pageant for the first time, in June in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ackles only 9- years old, became a finalist as Little Miss Arkansas and is the first girl to... Read More.