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Bloomberg discusses leaving SEARK

Tuesday, December 12 by Greg

On Friday, Southeast Arkansas College President Dr. Steven Bloomberg announced that he would be leaving the school next year to take another job.Bloomberg, a frequent guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, was about that when he appeared Tuesday.Morning show host Greg Horne asked... Read More.

Some QC members refuse to participate in meeting, Business leaders frustrated

Tuesday, December 12 by Greg

Efforts by local business owners to get members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court to participate in a meeting Monday night failed as County Judge Gerald Robinson postponed a meeting where Christmas bonuses and setting the 2024 tax rates were scheduled to be voted... Read More.

50k Cash bond for White Hall man for car theft and driving 100mph

Tuesday, December 12 by Greg

By Ray KingA $50,000 cash only bond was set Tuesday for a White Hall man accused of running from an Arkansas State Trooper Saturday driving a truck that had been reported stolen.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

Sheridan Yellowjackets hire Kevin Kelley to be head football coach

Monday, December 11 by Greg

By: Luke MathesonThe Sheridan Yellowjackets have their man.Former Pulaski Academy head coach Kevin Kelley was hired with a unanimous vote by the Sheridan School Board at Monday night’s school board meeting.Kelley, who compiled a 216-29-1 record with nine state titles in 18 seasons at... Read More.

USDA announces $844K Delta Health Services Grant award to Jefferson Hospital Association in Pine Bluff

Monday, December 11 by Greg

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Arkansas State Director Jill Floyd announced today that USDA is awarding a $844,812 Delta Health Care Services Grant to the Jefferson Hospital Association.The investment is part of President Biden’s commitment to those who have been historically underserved,... Read More.

PBPD Chief Richardson talks tax and technology

Monday, December 11 by Greg

A three-eights cent sales tax increase devoted to public safety in Pine Bluff failed for the second time last month and on Monday, Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson, who had supported the tax appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and was asked... Read More.

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Local Salvation Army needs last minute help with Angel Tree gifts

Monday, December 11 by Greg

With Christmas two weeks away, the Salvation Army is wrapping up its annual Angel Tree program and on Monday, Capt. Jason Pardue was asked how this year’s drive went.Morning show host Greg Horne asked Pardue how people would go about doing that.Pardue also talked... Read More.

20K Bond set for residential robbery

Monday, December 11 by Greg

By Ray KingA $20,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of breaking into two apartments on Friday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brandon Ferguson, 30, with residential burglary.Reading from... Read More.

2 arrested by Tri County Drug Task Force and JCSO

Sunday, December 10 by Greg

Two individuals have been arrested after an investigation of attempts to smuggle contraband into the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center.Investigators with the Tri-County Drug Task Force and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Criminal Investigation Division conducted an investigation into attempts, by two separateindividuals,... Read More.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEPUTIES GRADUATE FROM ACADEMY

Sunday, December 10 by Greg

On November 8, 2023 Deputies Zekeyia Jackson, Derrick Watson, Jr., and Robin Woods of Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course held at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, Camden, AR.This 13-week, 538-hour course is designed to train... Read More.

Bloomberg accepts post in California to be near family

Friday, December 8 by Greg

Dr Steven Bloomberg has confirmed to DeltaplexNews that he has accepted a position in California that will put him in the same district he started his academic career and will put him close to 2 of his 3 kids and his 2 grandchildren. Bloomberg... Read More.

City accepts property gift next to Chick-fil-A

Monday, December 4 by Greg

By Ray KingThe Pine Bluff City Council on Monday accepted property located east of and behind the new Chick-fil-A restaurant on U.S. Highway 63 with the provision that no other building, asphalt or concrete pavement, sign or temporary or permanent structure can be built... Read More.