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Junior High Students Harvest, Cook Catfish Grown in School Aquaponics System

Monday, August 18 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — Students at Watson Chapel Junior High School in Pine Bluff recently enjoyed a lunch of catfish they raised themselves, according to Dr. Karleah Harris, associate professor for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Human Sciences. The... Read More.

Three Fatal Accidents Reported in Southeast Arkansas

Sunday, August 17 by Luke Matheson

Southeast Arkansas has seen a tragic string of fatal accidents over the past week, with three separate crashes claiming the lives of motorists in Jefferson, Lincoln, and Drew counties. On Saturday, August 9, 2025, a single-vehicle accident occurred on Princeton Pike in Pine Bluff at... Read More.

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Dispute Arises Over Agenda for Jefferson County Special Meeting on Bank Payment

Friday, August 15 by Luke Matheson

With a $658,509.47 payment due to FBT Bank, Jefferson County officials are preparing for a special called meeting Monday night to address the matter. However, the meeting agenda is already drawing criticism from at least one member of the quorum court. County Judge Gerald Robinson... Read More.

Jefferson County Enacts Immediate Burn Ban Amid High Wildfire Risk

Friday, August 15 by Luke Matheson

Due to elevated wildfire risks from current weather conditions, Jefferson County officials have issued a countywide burn ban effective immediately. The Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management announced Friday that the wildfire danger level has risen to a high level, prompting the ban. The order... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Searching for Suspect Wanted on Assault, Firearms Charges

Friday, August 15 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 48-year-old Kedric Pugh, whose last known address was 2215 W. 25th Avenue in Pine Bluff. Pugh is wanted on charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by certain persons. Anyone with... Read More.

$50,000 Bond Set For El Dorado Man Facing Charges of Burglary and Theft While on Parole

Friday, August 15 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for an El Dorado man currently on parole who is accused of burglary and theft. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge James Pearce, 44, with residential... Read More.

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$100,000 Bond Set Pine Bluff Man on Parole Accused of More Drug & Weapons Charges

Friday, August 15 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Johnathan Lancaster, 36, with three counts of possession of a... Read More.

Dallas County Sheriff Urges Safe Driving as Labor Day DWI Campaign Begins

Friday, August 15 by Luke Matheson

Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedl has released his weekly report, urging residents to drive safely as schools reopen and the National Labor Day DWI Mobilization program begins. Knoedl reminded drivers to stay alert in school zones and at bus stops, emphasizing the importance of putting... Read More.

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Celebrate National Catfish Month with Tasty, Nutritious Recipe

Friday, August 15 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — August is National Catfish Month, Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., professor of food service and restaurant management for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. It is an occasion for Arkansans to honor one of the region’s most iconic... Read More.

Drug Bust in Dumas: Broken-Down Truck Leads to Arrest and Seizure

Thursday, August 14 by Luke Matheson

A broken-down tractor-trailer in Dumas led to a drug arrest Wednesday, August 6, 2025, after police discovered a Schedule I controlled substance inside the vehicle. According to the Dumas Police Department, officers responded to the disabled truck near the intersection of U.S. Highways 65 and... Read More.

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Man Charged with Assaulting Mother in Desha County

Thursday, August 14 by Luke Matheson

A 36-year-old man is in custody after allegedly assaulting his mother at a residence on State Highway 1 in the Pea Ridge community. According to the Desha County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Austin Freeman responded to the home on August 6, 2025, and found the victim... Read More.

United Way Day Highlights Duck Races and Adopt a Senior Program

Thursday, August 14 by Luke Matheson

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Executive Director Jason Duren was joined by Valarie Dunn, the Executive Director of Trinity Village. Before Dunn talked about the Adopt a Senior program that the United Way is involved in, Duren talked about... Read More.

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