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Deltaplex Area Round One Arkansas HSFB Playoff Scores

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

The first round of the 2024 Arkansas High School Football Playoffs has been played and we have our area scores: CLASS 6A Mountain Home 58, Sheridan 50 Sheridan has been eliminated CLASS 4A Gentry 42, DeWitt 41 Dewitt has been eliminated Monticello 47, Forrest City 26 Monticello will host Hamburg Warren 35, CAC... Read More.

Multi-convicted felon gets 200 months in federal prison for gun possession

Friday, November 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—George Tavis Marino, II, a multi-convicted felon, will spend 200 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down on... Read More.

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Federal prison sentence for man who faked disability to collect money

Friday, November 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced today that Roy David Lykins, 56, of Greenbrier, who fraudulently collected more than $249,000 from the Social Security Administration (SSA), was sentenced to 19 months in federal prison by United... Read More.

Rison approves loans to fix water lines

Friday, November 15 by Ray King

Thanks to two loans from Arkansas Natural Resources, the City of Rison will be able to take advantage of a $1.5 million grant to replace some of the oldest water lines in the city. According to the Cleveland County Herald, Rison will receive a $450,595.50... Read More.

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Dermott woman killed when train hits her vehicle

Friday, November 15 by Ray King

A Dermott woman was killed Thursday when the vehicle she was driving was hit by a train in Ashley County. According to a preliminary report, Beverly Cokley, 77, was westbound on Ashley Road 63 approaching a railroad crossing and a Union Pacific train was northbound... Read More.

A $300k bond was set for a PB man currently on parole for multiple drug related charges

Friday, November 15 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $300,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole, on multiple drug related charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Eric Taylr, 54, with possession of methamphetamine... Read More.

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Former Pastor Sentenced to 50 Years for Raping His Own Children

Friday, November 15 by Luke Matheson

James "Jamie" Cowan, a former pastor from Arkansas, has plead guilty to three counts of raping his minor children and has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. This plea was part of an agreement, and additional details were provided by Jana Bradford, the Arkansas... Read More.

Pine Bluff’s Kayvon Stringer named Week 10 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, November 14 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff's Kayvon Stringer has been named Week 10 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week after recording 2 receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown on offense and 4.5 tackles and 2 interceptions on defense in the Zebra's win over... Read More.

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Arkansas Earns ‘F’ Grade in Latest March of Dimes Report Card

Thursday, November 14 by Luke Matheson

Today, the March of Dimes released its 2024 Report Card giving Arkansas an ‘F’ grade for its current state of maternal and infant health. According to the report, Arkansas has the highest infant mortality rate and one of the highest preterm birth rates... Read More.

Boozman receives award from American Ambulance Association

Thursday, November 14 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – The American Ambulance Association has recognized U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) as a recipient of its 2024 Legislative Recognition Award for his work advocating for emergency medical services. The honor is reserved for Members of Congress who have demonstrated ongoing dedication to ambulance services... Read More.

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Tull lawsuit against mobile home park set for January court hearing

Thursday, November 14 by Ray King

A lawsuit filed by the City of Tull against a mobile home park is set for trial in January, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. The Grant County city alleges that Aaron Morehart Mobile Park is violating a city ordinance and continues to move items... Read More.

Jason Duren, Executive Director for United Way discussed fundraising

Thursday, November 14 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week, Executive Director Jason Duren talked about the active fund-raising campaign that is currently being conducted. Morning Show host Greg Horne told Duren that he thought the United Way would be trying to raise money... Read More.

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