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Pine Bluff Woman Faces Charges for Injuring Officers During Arrest

Friday, August 22 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of injuring two police officers while resisting arrest Thursday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Robin Thomas, 35, with second-degree... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Charged with Vehicle Theft Faces $25,000 Bond

Friday, August 22 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of stealing a vehicle Wednesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Andrew Jamerson, 67, with theft by receiving. Reading from an... Read More.

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Pilot killed in Plane Crash at Star City Municipal Airport

Friday, August 22 by Luke Matheson

A pilot was killed Thursday evening when a small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from the Star City Municipal Airport, according to a report from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Lincoln County deputies responded to the crash at approximately 7:06 p.m. on August 21. Upon... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Seek Help Locating Missing Teen

Friday, August 22 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing teenager. According to her mother, 16-year-old Trakia Love was last seen around 4:30 p.m. on July 16, 2025, in the area of West 13th Avenue and South Hazel Street in... Read More.

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Arkansas Department of Corrections to Launch Digital Mail System in September

Friday, August 22 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) announced that it will implement a new Digital Mail System beginning September 15, 2025, aimed at improving safety and efficiency in handling inmate correspondence. Under the new system, all non-legal mail for individuals housed in ADC facilities will no... Read More.

Fifth Avenue Park Shooting Suspect Arrested in Pine Bluff

Thursday, August 21 by Luke Matheson

The Conway Police Department has announced the arrest of Kemarie Tyrone Johnson in connection with the April 13, 2025, shooting at Fifth Avenue Park. According to police, Johnson was apprehended on Aug. 21 in Pine Bluff by the U.S. Marshals Eastern District of Arkansas Fugitive... Read More.

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Quorum Court approves money to pay off FBT loan

Thursday, August 21 by Ray King

By Ray King With the exact number needed to have a quorum, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Thursday approved legislation which will allow the county to make the final payment to FBT Bank for leased equipment. Nine Justices of the Peace were present for the... Read More.

Sheridan Man Killed, Two Injured in Grant County Crash

Thursday, August 21 by Luke Matheson

A Sheridan man was killed and two others injured Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 229 South in rural Grant County. According to an Arkansas State Police fatal crash report, the accident happened at 10:34 a.m. on August 20, 2025, near Forestry Road... Read More.

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United Way Day Highlights Community Support at White Hall Food Pantry

Thursday, August 21 by Luke Matheson

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Krystal Stafford was joined by Susan Wolf, the coordinator of the White Hall Food Pantry who was asked how long the food pantry has been associated with the United Way. Morning Show host Greg... Read More.

Pine Bluff Trolley Hop Set to Return with Favorable Weather

Thursday, August 21 by Luke Matheson

Extremely hot weather last week forced the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission to cancel the Thursday “Trolley Hop” to the downtown area but Sheri Storie, the Executive Director of the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion (A&P) Commission said the forecast for this week... Read More.

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White Hall School District Sees Steady Enrollment Growth and Enhanced Security Measures

Wednesday, August 20 by Luke Matheson

Enrollment in the White Hall School District over the past few years has shown a slow but steady increase and this school year is no different, according to Superintendent Gary Williams, who was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Morning Show host Greg... Read More.

Simmons Bank Park Debuts in Pine Bluff Revitalization Initiative

Wednesday, August 20 by Luke Matheson

Following a traditional ribbon cutting from members of the Greater Pine Bluff Camber of Commerce Redcoats, the long-awaited Simmons Bank Park is now open for business. Located across the street from the new Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library at 6th Avenue and Main Street, the Simmons Bank... Read More.

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