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Watson Chapel School District Superintendent Dr. Keith McGhee discussed the new fall calendar

Friday, January 17 by Alex Bivens

Beginning this fall, the Watson Chapel School District will be operating under a new schedule. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Friday, Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee talked about what the district is going to do. McGee explained the three advantages the new calendar will create... Read More.

Arkansas State Police launches state-wide Human Trafficking resource website

Friday, January 17 by Luke Matheson

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Arkansas State Police (ASP) have launched a new webpage dedicated to assisting victims of human trafficking. The launch coincides with National Human Trafficking Month, emphasizing the state's commitment to supporting victims and educating the public on how to... Read More.

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Judges call for end to County budget stalemate

Friday, January 17 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR- The Judges of the Eleventh West Judicial Circuit have issued a joint letter to the Jefferson County Quorum Court and County Judge Gerald Robinson, highlighting the severe impact of the ongoing budget impasse on the county's judicial system and community. While remaining... Read More.

A $150k cash only bond was set for a man currently on parole

Friday, January 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $150,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Hensley man currently on parole on drug and weapons charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge William Robertson, 35, with possession of... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. continued discussion on budget crisis

Friday, January 17 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has placed the blame for county employees not getting paid on Jan. 15 squarely on the shoulders of County Judge Gerald Robinson who vetoed a proposed 2025 county budget prepared by other elected officials and insists that only... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a PB man being charged with robbery

Friday, January 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of trying to rob another person Thursday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Patrick Hall, 42, with robbery. Reading from an... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson explained more on the budget veto

Friday, January 17 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Thursday complained that raises for the chief deputies of elected officials that some members of the Quorum Court illegally approved ignored most of the employees of Jefferson County. Appearing on Talk Back Live, Robinson said “If you’re throwing out... Read More.

Flags to fly at Full Staff for Inauguration

Thursday, January 16 by Alex Bivens

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered that the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas be raised to full staff at the Arkansas Capitol and all state buildings at sunrise on Monday, January 20, 2025 in honor of President Trump’s inauguration. The... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson joined Floyd Donald on Talk Back Live to discuss the county budget dispute

Thursday, January 16 by Alex Bivens

As the feud between Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court nears the end of its first week, county employees are no closer to getting paid than they were when the disagreement over the 2025 county budget began. Appearing on Talk... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discussed the failed county budget

Thursday, January 16 by Alex Bivens

Over the past few days, much has been said about the failure of the Jefferson County Quorum Court to adopt the 2025 budget proposed by County Judge Gerald Robinson. One of the loudest voices has been that of Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who has been... Read More.

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A $15k bond was set for a man being charged with breaking or entering

Thursday, January 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County man accused of breaking into a parked truck and taking tools and copper wire. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Joseph Chowning,... Read More.

1 killed, 1 injured in crash near Jefferson/Cleveland County line

Wednesday, January 15 by Luke Matheson

A Rison woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 79 South Wednesday morning according to a report from the Arkansas State Police. According to the report 50-year-old Sandra Coleman of Rison was driving a 2011 Ford F350 South on US Highway 79 near... Read More.

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