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Pine Bluff PD Assistant Chief Kelvin Hadley on 2020 crime and controlling homicides

Thursday, January 21 by Greg

Pine Bluff Interim Assistant Chief of Police Kelvin Hadley reports that 2020 was "pretty good" year for the force in controlling crime outside of homicides.Hadley was asked what Pine Bluff PD can do to limit the number of homicides and said some are just... Read More.

Public Safety Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council

Wednesday, January 20 by Greg

By Ray KingThe Public Safety Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council’s Zoom meeting Wednesday was a brief one as Committee Chairman Council Member Glen Brown Jr., and Council Member Joni Alexander heard reports from both the Fire and Emergency Services Department and Animal... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. wants to be ready trials can resume

Wednesday, January 20 by Greg

By Ray KingJefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said that while the State Supreme Court has halted trials because of the COVID-19 pandemic, at some point they will resume, and he wants to be ready when that happens.Woods said there have been limits on... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves ordinance allowing elected official landlords to receive federal money for tenants

Tuesday, January 19 by Greg

By Ray KingThe Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance which will allow members of the council or municipal employees to receive money from a Federal Fund administered by the state if they are landlords of rental property.Larry Matthews, director of the... Read More.

Bond set for Jefferson County man on drug charge

Tuesday, January 19 by Greg

A $5,000 cash only bond was set Tuesday for a Jefferson County man who was arrested on drug related charges Sunday after a White Hall Police officer recognized the man and knew he had a suspended driver’s license.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after he allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend

Tuesday, January 19 by Greg

A Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after he allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend.During a court hearing Tuesday, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson described the circumstances that led to the arrest of 23-year-old Tyran Simmons.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set a $10,000... Read More.

Trafford leaving council next week, joined Oldies 101.3 to discuss his time on council, PB’s future and his plans

Thursday, December 24 by Greg

By Ray King Second Ward Alderman Win Trafford said Thursday there will be a lot of jockeying for the revenue the city will be receiving from the Saracen Casino but using some of it to raise the salaries of police and firefighters to stop them... Read More.

Warren discusses Dollarway schools being annexed by PB School District

Wednesday, December 16 by Greg

By Ray King The State Board of Education voted last week to annex the Dollarway School District into the Pine Bluff School District effective July 1, 2021. Both districts have been under state control, the Dollarway District for five years and the Pine Bluff District for... Read More.

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PB Fire Chief Shaun Howell discusses type fires and Santa truck

Friday, December 4 by Greg

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday and told Greg Horne and Will Jenkins that the type of fires his department responds to tends to change around Thanksgiving.Howell talked about the Santa... Read More.

Pines Mall old Wal Mart Building sells to Theater Group

Friday, December 4 by Greg

By Ray King Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff confirmed Friday that the former Wal Mart building in the Pines Mall has been purchased by an individual interested in establishing a movie theater. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Watley said:While Watley... Read More.

Saracen to give away Cadillac Saturday night

Friday, December 4 by Greg

A brand new Cadillac SUV will be given away Saturday night at the Saracen Casino Resort, according to Carlton Saffa. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday, Saffa said the pearl gray vehicle has been at the casino since it opened and since then,... Read More.

PINE BLUFF POLICE SEEKING ASSISTANCE LOCATING A RUNAWAY WITH 8-MONTH-OLD BABY

Thursday, December 3 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking the public for help in locating 14-year-old Bre'Naijah Smith and her daughter 8-month-old Ky'asia Smith. On 11/22/2020 at about 0215 hours they were reported missing by Bre'Naijah's mother. She reportedly left home through a window along with... Read More.