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Congressman Westerman Discusses Future of Pine Bluff Arsenal and Economic Impact

Tuesday, June 17 by Alex Bivens

While the U.S. House of Representatives is on a break, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman took time to visit the Pine Bluff Arsenal, which has been the subject of debate as to its future. Westerman was asked about that on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. He... Read More.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed Against Jefferson County Justices of the Peace

Tuesday, June 17 by Luke Matheson

A lawsuit filed by six Pine Bluff residents — including former justice of the peace candidate Garland Trice — against seven Jefferson County Justices of the Peace was dismissed in the 11th West Circuit Court by Special Judge Randy Wright. The suit, filed on April... Read More.

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Southeast Arkansas College Registration Event Discussed on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show

Tuesday, June 17 by Alex Bivens

Southeast Arkansas College has a registration event coming up and Keaudra James, the assistant registrar and coordinator of admissions was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show to explain what’s planned. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked James when the event is going to... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Faces Charges for Assault and Battery with $5,000 Bond Set

Tuesday, June 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of assaulting a woman. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge David Curry, 62, with aggravated assault and second-degree domestic battery. Chief... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Woman Faces $2,000 Bond for Car Theft Accusation

Tuesday, June 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $2,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of stealing a car from another woman. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Lakeysha Huggins, 48, with theft by receiving. Chief... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Faces $25,000 Bond for Drug Charges Near Church

Tuesday, June 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man on drug related allegations. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Orlando Lancaster, 51, with possession of a controlled substance with purpose... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Discusses Future Garbage Collection Options and Bidding Process

Monday, June 16 by Greg

By Ray King Although it was not on the agenda, the Pine Bluff City Council heard a nearly 30-minute presentation on what to look for when considering a company to collect the garbage in Pine Bluff beginning in November. The current contract with Waste Management expires... Read More.

Pine Bluff Woman Charged with First-Degree Murder in Infants Death

Monday, June 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A bond of $200,000 was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of murder in the death of an infant. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Lacrystal Matthews, 24, with first-degree... Read More.

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Deltaplex Area Athletes Honored at All-Arkansas Preps Banquet

Monday, June 16 by Alex Bivens

Several standout athletes from the Deltaplex Area were part of nearly 400 athletes recognized Saturday night at the All-Arkansas Preps Banquet, held at the Statehouse Convention Center. Among the top honorees were Sheridan High School’s Skylar Sterritt and her best friend, Cooper Terry, who both... Read More.

Arkansas Authorities Report Surge in Online Sextortion Targeting Minors

Monday, June 16 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is raising the alarm as cases of online child exploitation surge, with a disturbing rise in sextortion reports involving minors. According to Sergeant Corwin Battle, Commander of the Arkansas ICAC Task Force, children as young... Read More.

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Couple Charged with Operating Illegal Gambling House After SWAT Raid

Monday, June 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A married couple arrested Thursday following an investigation into illegal gambling will have to post $5,000 bonds each to be released from the adult detention center after a court hearing Friday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Faces Charges for Illegal Gambling and Drug Possession

Monday, June 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of operating an illegal gambling house who also was in possession of alleged ecstasy. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

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