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Jeff Gross Discusses the Creation of Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame on Talk Back Live

Tuesday, February 25 by Greg

One of the people responsible for the creation of the Sports Hall of Fame Museum for Jefferson County talked about it when he appeared on Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald Tuesday. Jeff Gross was asked how it came about and answered this way. Gross said... Read More.

Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discusses progress of PBHS construction

Tuesday, February 25 by Luke Matheson

The snow and ice last week slowed down the construction on the new campus of Pine Bluff High School but School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree said the delay didn’t hurt as bad as it could have. Barbaree appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where... Read More.

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Eudora man arrested on multiple drug charges in Desha County

Tuesday, February 25 by Luke Matheson

On Feb. 22 Desha County Deputy Kerri Womack was patrolling the area of U.S. Highway 65 on the south end of Dumas, when she encountered a northbound vehicle travelling 75- mph in a 60-mph zone. Deputy Womack initiated a traffic stop on the white... Read More.

Dillard’s reported earnings beat expectations

Tuesday, February 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — On Tuesday, Dillard's Inc. (DDS) reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $214.4 million. The Little Rock, Arkansas-based company said it had profit of $13.48 per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was... Read More.

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Rick Victorino Joins Jefferson County Quorum Court Amid Budget Dispute

Monday, February 24 by Greg

By Ray King Richard “Rick” Victorino got his first look at the Jefferson County Quorum Court Monday night, joining a special meeting that had been called in an attempt to pass a 2025 budget. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Victorino to replace Justice of the Peace... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Stalemate Continues as Budget Vote Fails Again

Monday, February 24 by Greg

By Ray King Another special meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court Monday ended the same way all the previous meetings for the past two months have ended, with no progress. The almost $38-million budget easily passed a special meeting of the court’s Finance Committee but... Read More.

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Firefighters fighting multiple grass fires along I-530

Monday, February 24 by Luke Matheson

Firefighters are working multiple grass fires between mile markers 34 and 35 in the northbound lanes. Please use caution if traveling in the area.

Arkansas State Police investigating Rockport homicide

Monday, February 24 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday afternoon in the city of Rockport. The investigation was initiated at the request of the Rockport Police Department (RPD). At approximately 4:30 p.m. on February 23, 2025, RPD... Read More.

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Arkansas Senate to Vote on New Vehicle Repair Payment Legislation

Monday, February 24 by Alex Bivens

Legislation that will affect how vehicle repairs will be paid for is expected to be voted on Monday in the Arkansas Senate after it passed the House of Representatives last week. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Showe, C.J. Huber, the owner of C.J.’s Body... Read More.

A $15k bond and two $5k bonds given to three people accused of taking eggs from a farm

Monday, February 24 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King Three people were arrested Friday after they allegedly stole eggs from a farm in Jefferson County. Amber Rodgers, 53, Darren Murdock, 25, and Kimberly Moore, 42, all of Pine Bluff were taken into custody after sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle driven by Rodgers... Read More.

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White Hall Man Arrested for Domestic Disturbance Faces $5,000 Bond

Monday, February 24 by Greg

By Ray King A $5,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a White Hall man previously convicted of domestic battery who was arrested Thursday night after an incident involving his sister. Christopher Boyd, 45, was taken into custody after police responded to a reported “continuing... Read More.

PBPD investigating Sunday evening shooting on Hazel Street

Monday, February 24 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a shooting investigation following a shooting in the area of 25th and Hazel Sunday night. Law enforcement sources tell Deltaplex News that one person was injured and transported to Jefferson Regional Hospital for treatment. The... Read More.

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