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Pine Bluff School Board Approves Purchase of School Buses

Wednesday, June 25 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff School Board met on Monday for their regular meeting and one of the topics on the agenda was the need to replace some of the district’s buses. District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree talked about that on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. She continued by... Read More.

Pine Bluff Woman Charged with Aggravated Assault After Alleged Altercation

Wednesday, June 25 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $5,000 bond as set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of firing a shot at her former boyfriend during an altercation Tuesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shaqui Darrough,... Read More.

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Jefferson County Man Faces $2,000 Bond for Burglary Charge

Wednesday, June 25 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $2,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County man accused of burglary. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Charles Tarter, 19, with residential burglary. The allegation is based on a probable... Read More.

Fordyce Man Arrested in Rison on Multiple Drug Trafficking Charges

Wednesday, June 25 by Luke Matheson

A Fordyce man was arrested in Rison on Monday, June 16, on multiple felony drug trafficking charges following a joint operation involving several law enforcement agencies, according to the Cleveland County Herald. Bobby Macon, 47, of Fordyce, was taken into custody at a residence on... Read More.

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Registration Now Open for 2025-2026 Urban Archery Deer Hunts in Arkansas

Wednesday, June 25 by Luke Matheson

The 2025-2026 Urban Archery Deer Hunts are set to begin on September 1, 2025, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is reminding all interested hunters that registration and qualification are now required in advance of the season. Ralph Meeker, AGFC’s Deer Program Coordinator,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Woman Wanted for Battery

Tuesday, June 24 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 34-year-old Lacy Hoover, who is wanted in connection with a Battery in the First Degree charge stemming from an incident that occurred on June 21, 2025. Hoover is described as approximately 5... Read More.

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Deltaplex Business Spotlight: Southeast Engravers

Tuesday, June 24 by Luke Matheson

Thom Brown, a former Pine Bluff police officer turned entrepreneur, recently shared his business journey as a guest on Oldies 101.3’s Deltaplex Business Spotlight. Brown, the owner of Southeast Engravers, discussed how he transitioned from law enforcement into managing the family-owned business over 30... Read More.

Jefferson and Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election

Tuesday, June 24 by Luke Matheson

S. Kyle Hunter, the longtime Prosecuting Attorney for Judicial District 11-West, announced on June 24, 2025, that he will not seek re-election at the end of his current term, concluding a notable 16-year tenure in the role. Hunter has served as Prosecuting Attorney for Jefferson... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Student Represents UAPB 4-H Program at National Conference

Tuesday, June 24 by Alex Bivens

Ja’Myah Knox, a 2025 graduate of White Hall High School, recently represented Arkansas at the National 4-H Conference in Arlington, Virginia—a premier youth leadership event hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Knox earned the opportunity through her active participation in the University of Arkansas... Read More.

Jennifer Barbaree Discusses New Teacher Residency Program Under LEARNS Act

Tuesday, June 24 by Luke Matheson

Among the many changes that will take place in Arkansas schools because of the LEARNS Act adopted by the Arkansas General Assembly is a requirement that new teachers do a residency, just like what medical professionals do, as a part of their certification process. Jennifer... Read More.

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Work starts on replacing old water system at Rison

Monday, June 23 by Ray King

Work is beginning to replace most of the aging water system in Rison, according to the Cleveland County Herald. The newspaper reported that the project will cost an estimated $3.3 million, with $1.5 million of that coming from the American Rescue Plan and another $1.8... Read More.

P.F.A.C. Town Hall Meeting Set for June 24

Monday, June 23 by Luke Matheson

The City of Pine Bluff invites residents to attend the upcoming P.F.A.C. (Police, Fire, Animal Control, and Code Enforcement) Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The meeting will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Kevin Collins Center, located... Read More.

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