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Pine Bluff no shooting streak ends as man shot Wednesday

Thursday, September 18 by Ray King

Pine Bluff police are investigating a Sept. 17 shooting that left one man injured. According to the PBPD Detective’s Office, at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of South Oak Street. Upon arrival, they discovered a 32-year-old male... Read More.

Pine Bluff Sees Decline in Shootings, Shots Fired Reports Through Mid-September

Thursday, September 18 by Luke Matheson

For the first two weeks of September, Pine Bluff recorded no shootings, and reports of shots fired across the city are also on the decline, according to information shared Wednesday by Pine Bluff Police Chief Shirley Warrior. The update came during the department’s quarterly crime... Read More.

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Congressman Rick Crawford Addresses Political Violence and Farm Crisis Impacting Arkansas

Wednesday, September 17 by Luke Matheson

Last week, Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University in a drastic escalation of political violence in the United States. Representative Rick Crawford, who represents the First District in Arkansas and serves as Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence shares... Read More.

SEARK College Receives $60,000 Donation from Windgate Foundation to Support Student Scholarships

Wednesday, September 17 by Luke Matheson

Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) has received a generous $60,000 donation from the Windgate Foundation to support student scholarships, providing a major boost to students pursuing higher education in the region. The Little Rock-based Windgate Foundation is widely recognized for its dedication to advancing education, the... Read More.

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UAPB Baseball Coach Announces Top National Recruiting Class at Pine Bluff Business Meeting

Wednesday, September 17 by Luke Matheson

UAPB Head Baseball Coach Logan Stout spoke at Wednesday’s Pine Bluff Small Business Association meeting at Leon’s Catfish, sharing exciting news about his program. Stout announced that the Golden Lions’ 2025 recruiting class has been ranked No. 4 in the nation by The JBB,... Read More.

UAPB Field Day Showcases Shrimp Aquaculture AI and Sweet Potato Innovations

Wednesday, September 17 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences Department will be hosting a Field Day event this Friday and Deseray McKinzy, the Communications Manager for the department talked about it on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Jennifer Lipp, who was sitting... Read More.

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Jefferson County Brothers Arrested After Family Altercation on Princeton Pike

Wednesday, September 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King An altercation between two brothers on Tuesday resulted in both of them being arrested. Jimmie Lee Walters, 72, and Leonard Walters, 65, were both taken into custody after a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy was sent to a residence on Princeton Pike. During a court... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Accused of Choking and Threatening Mother of His Child Held on Ten Thousand Dollar Bond

Wednesday, September 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly choked and threatened the mother of his child during an altercation. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kemonte Chidester,... Read More.

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Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge Calls for Investigation into Bowen Law Professor Over Comments on Charlie Kirk Assassination

Tuesday, September 16 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Leslie Rutledge is demanding a full investigation into Assistant Professor Felicia Branch of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s William H. Bowen School of Law after Branch publicly celebrated the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on her personal Facebook... Read More.

Arkansas State Police Investigating Death of Fordyce Couple

Tuesday, September 16 by Luke Matheson

A quiet neighborhood in Fordyce was shaken Monday morning when authorities discovered the bodies of a local couple inside their home, prompting a state-led death investigation. At around 11 a.m. on September 15, deputies with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) and officers from the... Read More.

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UAM announces homecoming week schedule

Tuesday, September 16 by Ray King

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has released the 2025 UAM Homecoming Week schedule. Homecoming events will take place from September 29-October 4. On October 2, the UAM Department of Athletics will host its annual UAM Sports Hall of Fame Banquet.... Read More.

USPS Launches 2025 Operation Santa Program, Giving Families a Chance to Spread Holiday Cheer

Tuesday, September 16 by Luke Matheson

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is once again helping deliver holiday magic as its annual “Operation Santa” program kicks off Monday, giving people across the nation the chance to fulfill the wishes of children and families this Christmas season. The program, which dates back... Read More.

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