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GVI Event at Convention Center Friday

Friday, June 6 by Greg

The Group Violence Intervention program is holding their second annual event today at the Pine Bluff Convention Center and its director, Kevin Crumpton was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 Morning Shoe to talk about it. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 2... Read More.

Senator Tom Cotton Urges Army to Modernize Pine Bluff Arsenal for Enhanced Warfighting Capabilities

Friday, June 6 by Greg

Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas has urged the Army to consider expanding and modernizing its facilities, specifically highlighting the Pine Bluff Arsenal, as part of efforts to enhance the Army's warfighting capabilities. During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Cotton pressed Army representative Daniel... Read More.

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Two arrested for manslaughter following high speed crash deaths

Thursday, June 5 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State Police (ASP) are investigating a deadly multi-vehicle crash that occurred late Friday night, May 30, on State Highway 109 near the Morrison Bluff Bridge in Logan County. The crash happened around 11:15 p.m. and involved a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro, a Toyota RAV4, and... Read More.

Area legislators asked for help to avert possible CASA closure

Thursday, June 5 by Ray King

Area legislators are being asked for help to avert a possible closure of the CASA Women’s Shelter. Mayor Vivian Flowers and Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., have sent text messages to State Representatives Mike Holcomb, Glenn Barnes and Ken Ferguson asking them to intercede with the... Read More.

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Sheridan Mayor talks about injured patrol officer, fundraiser this weekend

Thursday, June 5 by Rick Walker

Sheridan Patrol Officer Melanie Espinosa and her sister Ashlee were recently involved in an off duty car accident, with both facing a long road to recovery. Sheridan Mayor Cain Nattin joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about how the community is pulling... Read More.

Dumas Police Investigating Overnight Crime Spree in Meadow View Area

Thursday, June 5 by Luke Matheson

The Dumas Police Department is actively investigating a series of criminal incidents reported early Thursday morning in the Meadow View area, including neighborhoods such as Dan Gill, Jack Dante, Mistletoe, Melrose, Evergreen, and Rice. Authorities say they are working multiple cases of Criminal Mischief and... Read More.

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Jefferson Regional Urologists Designated as UroLift™ Center of Excellence

Thursday, June 5 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson Regional Urology Associates has been recognized as a UroLift™ Center of Excellence, a national designation awarded to physicians who have demonstrated advanced training and expertise in treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate. The recognition was awarded to Dr. Nathan... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds Morris conviction and sentence

Thursday, June 5 by Ray King

By Ray King A Texas man convicted of involvement in a scheme to steal money from the Urban Renewal Agency has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that there was insufficient evidence to convict him. Rodrick Morris, 48, is serving 35 years in prison... Read More.

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FBI Report Identifies Fordyce ‘Mad Butcher’ Shooting as Deadliest Active Shooter Incident of 2024

Thursday, June 5 by Luke Matheson

A newly released report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation has identified the mass shooting at the Mad Butcher supermarket in Fordyce, Arkansas, as the deadliest active shooter incident in the United States in 2024. The tragic event unfolded on June 21, 2024, when a... Read More.

Escaped Inmate Antarian Wright Recaptured in Texarkana

Thursday, June 5 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Escaped inmate Antarian Wright, ADC #658088, was successfully recaptured without incident around 10 a.m. Thursday morning following an overnight manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Wright, 30, had escaped from the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) Texarkana Work Release Center after failing to return from... Read More.

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High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest in Grant County; Multiple Law Enforcement Vehicles Damaged

Wednesday, June 4 by Luke Matheson

A suspect is in custody following a high-speed pursuit that unfolded across Grant County on Wednesday morning, involving multiple law enforcement agencies and resulting in significant vehicle damage. According to a press release from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began in the Ico... Read More.

Appeals Court says no to attorney request to withdraw from case

Wednesday, June 4 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals has denied the request of an attorney for a Pine Bluff man convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm to withdraw from the case. According to the court opinion, Vincent Peal, 52, was found guilty following a... Read More.

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