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Accident on I530 kills one, injures two

Monday, August 24 by Staff

An early morning accident at Exit 27 on I530 has claimed the life of one person, while two others have been transported to area hospitals.The accident happened in the northbound lanes.According to Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley one adult was killed in the accident,... Read More.

VIDEO: Pine Bluff Police Department Community Virtual Event

Sunday, August 23 by Staff

Pine Bluff Police investigating mass shooting

Sunday, August 23 by Staff

UPDATE 1:47 p.m.: The Pine Bluff Police Department has released the following information:The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred this morning August 23, 2020 at about 3:00 AM. The shooting happened at 2901 W. 28th and resulted in 7 people... Read More.

SEC clarifies and expands health measures for student-athletes

Friday, August 21 by Staff

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (August 21, 2020) – The Southeastern Conference has clarified and expanded its previously announced COVID-19 management requirements for the fall athletics season by specifying the cardiac evaluation requirements in its initial report and confirming a third weekly test prior to competition. The SEC’s... Read More.

ASP asking for assistance in fatal hit and run accident

Friday, August 21 by Staff

The Arkansas State Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash that left one person dead in Little Rock.The crash happened at approximately 10:35 pm on Wednesday night, August 19th, on Interstate 30 Eastbound near the... Read More.

ACO says past due court fines and fees have “a disproportionate economic impact on black households in our city”

Friday, August 21 by Staff

By Ray KingAs the Pine Bluff City Council considers the idea of hiring a private agency to collect past due court fines and fees, one group has come out against the idea.Representatives of ACO (Arkansas Community Organizations) send a letter to Mayor Shirley Washington... Read More.

SEC announces Council on Racial Equality and Social Justice

Thursday, August 20 by Staff

The Southeastern Conference on Thursday announced creation of the SEC Council on Racial Equity and Social Justice, a league-wide body consisting of a diverse group of student-athletes, administrators, coaches and SEC staff. The Council will identify resources, outline strategies and assist with implementation of efforts... Read More.

Door-to-Door Visits Begin Nationwide for 2020 Census

Thursday, August 20 by Staff

This week, the U.S. Census Bureau began following up with households nationwide that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. Based on the current self-response rate of 63.3%, the Census Bureau estimates it will need to visit about 56 million addresses to collect... Read More.

PBPD Chief Sergeant discusses success in solving homicide cases

Thursday, August 20 by Staff

By Ray KingWith 18 homicides reported in Pine Bluff so far this year, including three in the past two weeks, Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Thursday and talked about the department’s success in solving those cases.Last... Read More.

Dermott, Arkansas is Newest City to Receive USDA REDI and GoFresh Food Distribution from The Legacy Center in West Dumas Center

Thursday, August 20 by Staff

Dermott, Arkansas is preparing for a special food distribution with new partnerships that bring more food supply to the Delta. The newest partnership is are with THE LEGACY CENTER in West Dumas and GoFresh USA. It will include a special food distribution partnership that... Read More.

Special Canada goose hunting season opens Sept. 1

Thursday, August 20 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK – With the Sept. 5 opening day of dove season only a few weeks away, it’s hard to think about this being a good time to chase waterfowl, but hunters looking for early Canada goose action will be able to break out... Read More.

Public dove fields planned for Sept. 5

Thursday, August 20 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK — The drawing for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s private land dove field program is complete, but if you did not draw there’s still plenty of opportunity to enjoy some time sitting on a bucket at a good location on opening... Read More.