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PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree talked about the new high school campus

Wednesday, December 18 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff School Board held its monthly meeting Monday night and on Tuesday, District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree was asked if there were any big financial decisions or anything like that when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Morning Show host Greg Horne... Read More.

Franklin files lawsuit against Robinson over trash pickup contract

Tuesday, December 17 by Ray King

By Ray King A lawsuit challenging a decision by Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson to award a contract to Lakeshore Recycling Services effective Jan. 1 has been filed by Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday afternoon and asked a judge... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police investigating McGehee homicide

Tuesday, December 17 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The Arkansas State Police have issued the following press release on the murder of Kevin Morgan: The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a shooting death in McGehee. On December 14, 2024, at approximately 1 a.m., McGehee Police officers discovered Kevin Morgan, 20, in... Read More.

Arkansas State Police investigating Lake Village homicide

Tuesday, December 17 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating a fatal shooting in Lake Village. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 15, 2024, around 6:30 p.m. at the Country Place Apartments on Mulberry Street. Two individuals were shot and taken to Chicot Memorial... Read More.

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UAPB hosts Shark Tank competition

Tuesday, December 17 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — High school and junior high school students recently had the chance to pitch their business ideas during a “Shark Tank” event hosted by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Human Sciences. About 50 spectators made up... Read More.

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discussed safety

Tuesday, December 17 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff School District is in the process of building a new high school that will be totally enclosed, increasing the safety factor for students and teachers. On the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, host Greg Horne and Jennifer Barbaree, the superintendent of the Pine... Read More.

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Listen to the Deltaplex Radio Network for your chance to win $500 complements of CMI!!

Tuesday, December 17 by Alex Bivens

Listen to the Deltaplex Radio Network all this week for your chance to win $500, courtesy of Central Moloney Industries!! You must be listening for the cue to call. Will and Jennifer gave our first winner, Beth Robertson, her card yesterday morning! Click here... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services becomes pediatric ready

Tuesday, December 17 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department became the first fire department in the state to be recognized as “pediatric ready” through the Arkansas Pre-hospital Pediatric Readiness Program. The Department was recognized during the Monday meeting of the City Council. Chief Shauwn Howell talked about... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court fails to pass 2025 budget during contentious meeting

Monday, December 16 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court failed to pass a budget for 2025 during a contentious meeting Monday night at the Jefferson County Courthouse. The budget did not pass due to several quorum court members stating that they were not aware of the budget and what... Read More.

Pine Bluff Council Rejects Street Renaming Despite Emotional Appeal by Brown Sr.

Monday, December 16 by Greg

By Ray King Despite an impassioned plea from outgoing City Council member Glen Brown Sr., the Pine Bluff City Council pulled a resolution to change the name of Hazel Street in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Brown, who was defeated in his bid for... Read More.

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Two PB men, both with prior felony convictions, were arrested after finding a gun in their vehicle

Monday, December 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff men, both with prior felony convictions were arrested Saturday after a gun was found in the vehicle the men were driving. Kendrick Smith, 33, and Darryl Tyson, 32, were taken into custody after police conducted a traffic stop on a... Read More.

A $10k bond was set for a man after he allegedly pointed a gun at his wife

Monday, December 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly pointed a gun at his wife. Ruston Simmons, 42, was taken into custody after police were sent to a house on Indiana Street in response to a reported disturbance. During a court hearing Monday,... Read More.

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