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Pine Bluff District Superintendent Discusses Upgrades and Year-Round Calendar Benefits

Thursday, July 31 by Luke Matheson

When Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree started to make the rounds of schools in the district Monday, her first visit was to the Oak Park/Greenville campus which now houses both Pre-K and Kindergarten. Barbaree talked about what she found there when she appeared... Read More.

Lincoln County Judge Discusses Road Conditions and Budget Impact

Thursday, July 31 by Luke Matheson

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and as he does anytime he is on, talked about road conditions in Lincoln County. Morning Show host Greg Horne said harvesting season for farmers and the use of tractors... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Appeals Ruling on Legal Fee Payments for Quorum Court Members

Thursday, July 31 by Luke Matheson

The ongoing legal tensions within Jefferson County government escalated this week, as County Judge Gerald Robinson announced plans to appeal a recent County Court ruling that ordered the county to pay legal fees incurred by members of the Quorum Court. The appeal stems from the... Read More.

Sheridan City Council halts grant application to support nonprofit group application

Thursday, July 31 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council will not move forward on a grant application to create a Main Street Plaza in order to support a group applying for the same grant. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the grant County Unified Community Resource Council (GGUCRC) applied for... Read More.

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Ashley County Jury Convicts Reginald Nalls on Meth Possession Charge

Thursday, July 31 by Luke Matheson

Tenth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Frank Spain announced Tuesday that Reginald Nalls, 48, has been convicted by an Ashley County jury for possession of more than two grams of methamphetamine, a Class C felony under Arkansas law. The conviction was handed down on July... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police to Host Community Cleanup

Thursday, July 31 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is calling on residents to roll up their sleeves and take part in a community cleanup effort scheduled for Saturday, August 2, beginning at 8 a.m. Volunteers are asked to gather at Family Church, 2309 S. Poplar, for a short... Read More.

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Pine Bluff to Welcome Largest Class of New Police Officers in Years

Thursday, July 31 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department will formally introduce 12 newly hired officers and four recruits nearing the end of their training during the Pine Bluff City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 4. This group represents the department’s largest recruitment class in several... Read More.

Court Orders Jefferson County to Pay Legal Fees Amid Quorum Court Dispute

Wednesday, July 30 by Luke Matheson

A legal dispute between Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court has led to a court ruling requiring the county to cover outstanding legal fees for justices involved in the case. The controversy stems from a July 14, 2023,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Settles Lawsuit with Former Officer Julie Hilliard

Wednesday, July 30 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King By a vote of 6 to 2, the Pine Bluff City Council during a special called meeting Wednesday agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by former police officer Julie Hilliard earlier this year. Hilliard, a 14-year veteran, was fired in January 2024 and... Read More.

Duck Races and Community Spirit Shine on United Way Day at Oldies 1013

Wednesday, July 30 by Luke Matheson

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Crystal Stafford filled in for Jason Duren to talk about the upcoming duck races at Crystal Springs Water Park on Aug. 12. Stafford was asked how the sale of “quack Packs,” five rubber ducks... Read More.

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Jefferson County Court Tensions Escalate Amid Legal Disputes

Wednesday, July 30 by Luke Matheson

Months of growing tension between Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court have led to increasing concerns over the legality and appropriateness of court operations — a situation that could ultimately be decided in court. In recent interviews with Deltaplex News,... Read More.

UAM Police Officer Credited with Saving Choking Infant’s Life

Wednesday, July 30 by Luke Matheson

On the morning of June 23, what began as a routine patrol for Lieutenant Adam Barnes of the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s University Police Department (UPD) quickly turned into a life-or-death mission. While monitoring his radio, Lt. Barnes heard a call reporting a choking... Read More.

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