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UAPB offers tips for fishing and livestock ponds combinations

Tuesday, April 29 by Ray King

By far the most prominent roles of ponds built in Arkansas are recreational fishing and livestock watering. Optimal designs for these ponds are quite different but they are often built to serve both purposes for their owners, Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at... Read More.

Desha County sheriff announces plans to monitor registered sex offenders

Tuesday, April 29 by Ray King

Law enforcement in Desha County has announced the formation of a group to closely monitor registered sex offenders. According to the McGehee-Dermott Times News, Desha County Sheriff Mitch Grant said the Desha County Sex Offender Compliance Team will include the McGehee and Dumas Police Departments. The... Read More.

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Pine Bluff School District Celebrates Students and Faculty at Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 29 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff School District Board met for their regular meeting Monday and District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree said she was “excited to celebrate students and faculty” at the meeting. Barbaree appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where host Greg Horne asked her to talk... Read More.

Explore the Annual Business Expo at Pine Bluff Convention Center This Thursday

Tuesday, April 29 by Alex Bivens

The Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Expo takes place this Thursday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center and Jennifer Kline appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show to give all the details about the event. Kline said the expo will be open to the public... Read More.

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Texas Man Arrested for Arkansas Road Rage Shooting with Child in Car

Monday, April 28 by Luke Matheson

A Houston man has been arrested following a recent road rage incident on Interstate 40 in Lonoke County, after the Arkansas State Police responded to reports of gunfire involving a black Cadillac sedan with Texas plates. The driver of the targeted vehicle reported that the... Read More.

Lloyd Franklin Sr. Honored for His Impact on Public Safety and Community Trust in Arkansas

Monday, April 28 by Luke Matheson

Be the Change has honored retired Arkansas State Trooper and Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. with their Distinguished Service Award is in honor of his significant contributions to public safety and community trust in Arkansas. With a background in business administration and advanced... Read More.

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UAM Spring Commencement Celebrates Graduates with Dual Ceremonies May 9

Monday, April 28 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is set to host its spring commencement exercises on Friday, May 9, in the Steelman Field House. The event will be divided into two ceremonies, with the first one scheduled for 10 a.m. and the second for 2... Read More.

Cleveland County, Rison and Kingsland see population drops

Monday, April 28 by Ray King

According to UALR’s Economic Development Institute, the population of Cleveland County is declining. The Cleveland County Herald reported that between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024, the county lost 0.03 percent of its population (19 PEOPLE) In a previous report, the county saw a 1.2... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Hosts Inaugural Rural Pathways to Global Marketplace Summit

Monday, April 28 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas business leaders gathered at the ARTSpace on Main Street in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on April 23, 2025, to host the inaugural Rural Pathways to the Global Marketplace Summit. This event, organized in collaboration with the World Trade Center Arkansas, aligns with Mayor Vivian... Read More.

UAPB announces Smokie Norful as Commencement Speaker

Monday, April 28 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark.—The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) on Monday announced that Smokie Norful—renowned pastor, Grammy Award-winning recording artist, educator, and UAPB alumnus—will serve as speaker for its 171st commencement ceremony. It will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the... Read More.

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A $10k bond was set for a PB man for drug related charges

Monday, April 28 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole on a drug related charge. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Bryan Avants, 49, with possession of a... Read More.

A $75k bond set for a man charged with attemped rape and stalking

Monday, April 28 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County man accused of trying to arrange for sex with a developmentally disabled student. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Ben Franklin Taylor,... Read More.

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