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Former Governor Mike Huckabee Trump’s choice for ambassador to Israel

Tuesday, November 12 by Ray King

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel, Trump announced Tuesday. Huckabee is a staunch defender of Israel and his intended nomination comes as Trump has promised to align U.S. foreign policy more closely with... Read More.

Makris to resume duties as Simmons First National Corp. CEO in 2025

Tuesday, November 12 by Ray King

Arkansas Business reported Tuesday that George Makris, the current executive chair of Simmons First National Corp. will resume his role as CEO in the first quarter of 2025. He will take over for current CEO Bob Fehlman, who is retiring to focus on personal interests... Read More.

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New Life Church Pastor Matt Mosler discussed creating jobs and building houses

Tuesday, November 12 by Alex Bivens

New Life Church is working to improve Pine Bluff by building houses and creating jobs and Matt Mosler, the pastor at New Life was asked on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show why his church is doing all that. Mosler went on to say this. Morning Show... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police asking assistance in locating a man in connection withan Aggravated Assault

Tuesday, November 12 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff Detective Office is asking for assistance locating 24-year-old, Sam Jamall Smith. Smith is about 6’0” tall, 175-200 pounds with a low style haircut. Smith is wanted in connection with an Aggravated Assault on a Family/Household Member (felony) that occurred on June 6,... Read More.

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The PBPD is asking for assistance in locating a man wanted for Domestic Battery

Tuesday, November 12 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff Detective Office is asking for assistance locating 23-year-old, Corvise Keyshon Hall. Hall is about 5’7” tall, 150 pounds with braids or dreads. Hall is wanted in connection with a Domestic Battering in the First Degree (felony) that occurred on November 9, 2024. Anyone... Read More.

UAPB to Host “Shark Tank” Contest for High School, Junior High School Entrepreneurs

Tuesday, November 12 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — High school and junior high school students have the chance to pitch their business ideas for a “Shark Tank” event hosted by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Human Sciences. The contest will take place at... Read More.

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Cleveland County volunteer firefighters to get life insurance coverage

Monday, November 11 by Ray King

Volunteer firefighters in Cleveland County will receive life insurance coverage beginning next year, according to the Cleveland County Herald. The newspaper reported that Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings’ told a meeting of the Quorum Court that he learned about the life insurance, and about firefighters... Read More.

Happy Veteran’s Day from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Monday, November 11 by Alex Bivens

Today, on Veteran's Day, we pause to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces-those who have served, those currently serving, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we hold dear. As we reflect on their... Read More.

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Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week Voting now open for week 10

Sunday, November 10 by Greg

Vote now. Winner to be announced Thursday morning in 8 am hour on Oldies 101.3 FM.

Silver Alert issued for missing Little Rock man

Sunday, November 10 by Luke Matheson

The Little Rock Police Department has requested activation of a Silver Alert for Kenneth Vincent Graham. Age and/or DOB:4/4/1957 Missing Date:11/10/2024 Missing Time: 03:50 pm Missing from City:LITTLE ROCK Missing from County:Pulaski Sex: Male Race: Black Height: 6"04" Weight: 234 Hair: Balding, gray hair. Eyes: BROWN Complexion is described as: MEDIUM Circumstances MR. GRAHAM HAS FOUR (4) BRAIN... Read More.

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Sheridan man and woman killed in Friday accident

Sunday, November 10 by Luke Matheson

A man and woman from Sheridan were killed Friday in an accident on I-530, according to a report from the Arkansas State Police. According to the report, 62-year-old Bryan Atkinson was driving a 2013 GMC Sierra southbound near Exit 3 (Dixon Road exit) on I-530... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police investigating pedestrian fatality accident

Saturday, November 9 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is currently investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred in the 4600 block of Dollarway Road. On November 9, 2024, at around 5:14 a.m., officers responded to a report of a collision involving a truck and a pedestrian. Upon their arrival,... Read More.

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