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Monticello’s Rhett Harris Earns Spot at 2025 AMA Loretta Lynn Motocross Nationals

Tuesday, July 8 by Luke Matheson

Seven-year-old Rhett Harris of Monticello, Arkansas, has officially qualified to compete in the 2025 AMA Loretta Lynn Motocross Nationals — one of the most prestigious youth motocross events in the country. The race will take place during the last week of July at the... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting to Address Veto Override and Budget Transfers

Tuesday, July 8 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court will hold its monthly committee meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson County Courthouse, followed by a full quorum court meeting immediately following committee meetings.. The Quorum Court agenda includes several items of new business,... Read More.

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Simmons Bank Issues Fraud Warning Over Text Message Scam

Tuesday, July 8 by Luke Matheson

Simmons Bank has issued an urgent fraud notice to customers following a surge in suspicious text messages impersonating the bank. The warning outlines a scam campaign targeting users by requesting sensitive personal information under false pretenses. According to the notice, these fraudulent texts ask recipients... Read More.

Two Men Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges After Traffic Stop in White Hall

Tuesday, July 8 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A traffic stop by White Hall Police Saturday resulted in the arrest of two men on drug and weapons charges. Kendrick Thorn, 25, of Conway and Keon Smith, 23, of Pine Bluff were taken into custody after officers stopped the car Smith was... Read More.

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Married Couple Arrested After Domestic Dispute at Pine Bluff Motel

Tuesday, July 8 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A married couple from Blytheville were arrested Saturday after they were involved in a domestic altercation at a Pine Bluff motel. Tyler McKinney, 29, and Nadia McKinney, 29, were taken into custody after police responded to the Days Inn on Blake Street where... Read More.

Celebrate National Culinary Arts Month in July

Tuesday, July 8 by Alex Bivens

July is National Culinary Arts Month, Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., assistant professor of food service and restaurant management for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Human Sciences, said. The month is a prime opportunity for Arkansans to celebrate the... Read More.

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Woodlawn School District to offer free breakfast and lunch for all students

Monday, July 7 by Ray King

Students in the Woodlawn School District will receive a free breakfast and lunch when they return to school this fall. According to the Cleveland County Herald newspaper, the school has been accepted into the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. That means students will receive a free... Read More.

Habitual Offender Brian Tanksley Sentenced to 18 Years for Drug Charges

Monday, July 7 by Luke Matheson

On June 17, 2025, Brian Tanksley of Crossett pleaded guilty to charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Morphine) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Subsequent Offense. These charges arose from a parole compliance check on March 14, 2024, conducted at Tanksley's residence by parole... Read More.

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Celebrate Autism Awareness Fun Day with United Way

Monday, July 7 by Luke Matheson

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Executive Director Jason Duren was joined by Yolanda Pitts, the Executive Director of Turning Point Corp. to talk about Autism Awareness. Pitts went on to explain the findings of the panel. Morning Show host Greg... Read More.

Pine Bluff Woman Faces Charges for Alleged Burglary and Arson

Monday, July 7 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of breaking into her former boyfriend’s house and starting a fire inside the residence. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Woman Faces Charges for Injuring Husband in Domestic Dispute

Monday, July 7 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of injuring her husband during an altercation Friday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shellyatt Beard, 35, with second-degree domestic... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man on Parole Faces Aggravated Assault Charge After July 4th Incident

Monday, July 7 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole who was accused of chasing a neighbor with a broken bed rail on July 4. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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