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Pine Bluff Woman Charged with Aggravated Assault for Allegedly Attempting to Run Over Man

Friday, September 12 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman who allegedly tried to run over a man with a vehicle and yelled she was going to kill him. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

Sheridan and Pine Bluff men arrested on child porn allegations

Friday, September 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the arrest of two men on child pornography charges. On Sept. 10, 21-year-old Sam Cannon of Sheridan was arrested and charged with eight felony counts of pandering or possession of visual or print medium depicting sexually explicit... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Selects New Garbage Collection Company After Close Vote

Thursday, September 11 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King By a vote of 5 to 4, the Pine Bluff City Council voted Thursday to hire a new company to collect the city’s garbage. Mayor Vivian Flowers cast the deciding vote and will now sign a five-year contract with CARDS Holdings LLC which... Read More.

Zebras Roy is Kevin Bonnette Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, September 11 by Greg

PB Zebra Quintin Roy is this weeks Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week. Roy had 4 catches for 130 yards including a spectacular 95 yard TD in Dallas Saturday morning in the Z's heartbreaking overtime loss to Dallas Kimball 27-20.

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Arkansas State Police Investigating Inmate Homicide at Cummins Unit

Thursday, September 11 by Luke Matheson

Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a homicide at the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) Cummins Unit in Gould. According to officials, ADC staff discovered inmate Joseph Fairchild, 21, unresponsive during a routine security check at approximately 2 a.m.... Read More.

Relyance Bank Presents Watson Chapel With $500K Check; Receives Naming Rights for New High School Arena

Thursday, September 11 by Luke Matheson

The Watson Chapel School District (WCSD) has secured a major boost for its new high school project thanks to a $500,000 sponsorship from Relyance Bank, a longtime supporter of education and youth programs in Jefferson County. In recognition of the generous contribution, the district announced... Read More.

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Inmate Shot During Escape Attempt at Varner Unit

Thursday, September 11 by Luke Matheson

An inmate at the Varner Unit was shot by a correctional officer Thursday morning after attempting to escape, according to a spokesperson for the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Officials said the inmate, who was on field duty at the time, attempted to flee the area.... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Hospital Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Events in October

Thursday, September 11 by Luke Matheson

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Jefferson Regional Hospital has several events planned during the month. Laura Beth Shaner, the hospital’s Foundation Director and Brandy Baugh who is the director of the Wellness Center appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where Shaner talked... Read More.

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Watson Chapel School District Launches New Safety Program with Increased Police Presence

Thursday, September 11 by Luke Matheson

The Watson Chapel School District has instituted a new program to improve the safety of students and faculty members and Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee talked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Morning Show host Greg Horne noted that there had... Read More.

Medical marijuana sales expected to set new record

Thursday, September 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansans have been on a roll with their medical marijuana purchases, spending a whopping $193 million from January 1 to August 31, 2025. This marks an increase of over $10 million compared to the same period last year, when sales reached $182.5 million. According... Read More.

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Appeals Court rejects Davis claims in 2024 fleeing conviction

Thursday, September 11 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected an argument by a man convicted of felony fleeing who claimed there was insufficient evidence to convict him. Following a jury trial in February 2024, Tracy Davis was convicted of fleeing and sentenced to seven... Read More.

Should Pine Bluff keep Waste Management for trash pick up?

Thursday, September 11 by Greg

As the Pine Bluff City Council and Mayor Vivian Flowers debate a new contract for trash pick up in Pine Bluff we want to know your thoughts. Should Waste Management be allowed to continue their multi decades service in the city of Pine Bluff?

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