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Arkansas State Police warns against teen sextortion in Arkansas

Tuesday, February 11 by Luke Matheson

In 2024, Arkansas State Police’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigated 169 instances of sextortion. That number has soared in recent years, and is up from only 16 cases investigated in 2020. Because today is Safer Internet Day 2025, ASP is taking the... Read More.

Barnes joins Talk Back Live to talk about legislation

Tuesday, February 11 by Alex Bivens

State Representative Glenn Barnes of Pine Bluff was one of the sponsors of legislation signed into law Monday by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders that will allow Jefferson County employees to get paid. Barnes, a freshman legislator who took office in January appeared on Talk Back... Read More.

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Representative Mike Holcomb discussed the legislation passed to get Jefferson County employees paid

Tuesday, February 11 by Alex Bivens

Current member of the Arkansas House of Representatives and former Jefferson County Judge Mike Holcomb was one of the members of the legislature from Jefferson County who got involved in sponsoring legislation that will allow Jefferson County employees to get paid. On Monday, Governor Sara... Read More.

UAPB to Host Film Screenings of “Hip Hop Farmers” to Mark Black History Month

Tuesday, February 11 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) is celebrating Black History Month with two on-campus screenings of “Hip Hop Farmers,” Dr. Obadiah Njue, interim dean/director for the School, said. The video series encourages minority youth to... Read More.

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Administrative Assistant refuses to sign payroll in Jefferson County Judge’s absence

Monday, February 10 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has provided the following statement regarding payroll not being signed: "We have no problem signing payroll," said Robinson. "She simply asked for the signed bill as when we get it. Payroll will be signed immediately once obtained." ORIGINAL STORY: Despite Senate... Read More.

Sheridan man wins $200k on $10 lottery ticket

Monday, February 10 by Luke Matheson

A Sheridan man recently won $200,000 after purchasing a $10 Bonus Buck$ instant lottery ticket, according to Lottery officials. He bought four tickets at the Winner’s Circle on West Center Street in Sheridan and hit the top prize on the fourth one. Shocked by the win,... Read More.

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Senate Bill 182 signed into law by Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Monday, February 10 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed Senate Bill 182 into law. The law now mandates that counties adopt the previous year's budget if they have not passed a new one by January 1. The Bill successfully passed through both legislative chambers within the past... Read More.

A 50k bond was issued for a PB man for breaking into the Pine Bluff Library

Monday, February 10 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly broke into the main library in the late evening hours Saturday and damaged items in the building. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

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A $10k cash only bond was set for a man arrested on drug related charges

Monday, February 10 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Jefferson Count man currently on probation who was arrested on a drug related allegation. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jeffery Ives,... Read More.

One injured following construction accident at Watson Chapel High School

Monday, February 10 by Luke Matheson

A construction accident at Watson Chapel High School has led to an emergency response. Multiple law enforcement and emergency services responded to the scene, transporting one patient, according to Deltaplex News sources. The Watson Chapel School District provided the following statement about the accident: This morning, Watson... Read More.

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Fire & EMS Chief Shawun Howell discussed January’s monthly report

Monday, February 10 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was a guest on the Oldies 101 Morning Show Friday and was asked about the Department’s monthly report, which is presented to the city council at the first meeting of the following month. Morning Show host... Read More.

Congressman Westerman Discusses California Wildfires and Congressional Seats on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show

Monday, February 10 by Alex Bivens

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman is a forester and chairman of the Congressional Natural Resources Committee. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, he was asked his take on the wildfires in California, particularly since a lot of people, including the president are saying that... Read More.

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