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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.

Hunter uses illegally killed deer to enter contest

Friday, November 8 by Ray King

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — An Arkansas man has been cited after he allegedly killed a 15-point buck illegally in his home state, then entered the deer into a competition in Louisiana, authorities said. Andrew Riels, 27, of Crossett, Arkansas, was cited for hunting contest fraud... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police arrest international fugitive following Pulaski County pursuit

Friday, November 8 by Luke Matheson

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at approximately 9 a.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) initiated a routine traffic stop on a green Honda Civic traveling eastbound on Interstate 40, near the 160-mile marker in North Little Rock. The vehicle's passenger fled on foot into a nearby... Read More.

United Way’s Jason Duren was joined by Barbara Goodwin of Helping Hands and they discussed the various opportunities to give this holiday season

Friday, November 8 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Jason Duren was joined by Barbara Goodwin, the co-director of the Helping Hands group who talked about what was going on. Goodwin told Morning Show host Greg Horne that Helping Hands has more than... Read More.

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Sheridan Solid Waste looking at new fee policy

Friday, November 8 by Ray King

A new policy for solid-waste disposal fees is in the works for Grant County, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. The new fee structure would be based on weight, rather than the volume and type of load but a new scale at the waste disposal... Read More.

Contract dispute may cost Kingsland police protection

Friday, November 8 by Ray King

The Kingsland City Council is considering calling a special meeting to decide what to do about a contract with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office. The city currently contracts with the sheriff’s office for police protection but some council members have complained about not seeing deputies... Read More.

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Victory and reflection: Congressman Westerman discusses reelection experience

Friday, November 8 by Alex Bivens

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman was reelected for another two-year term on Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Reisie Howard by a wide margin. On the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, host Greg Horne asked Westerman what it was like to wake up Tuesday morning, knowing that his... Read More.

Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame inductees include PB Wastewater Utility Manager Ken Johnson

Friday, November 8 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility General Manager Ken Johnson is one of three people who have been named to the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame by the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society. Joining Johnson are the late Marion B. Burton, who was an associate of the late... Read More.

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Bearden woman struck and killed by train Thursday afternoon

Thursday, November 7 by Luke Matheson

A Bearden woman is dead after being struck by a train Thursday afternoon. According to law enforcement sources the Bearden Police Department was alerted by Union Pacific of a tragic incident involving a train and a pedestrian on Olive Street near the railroad crossing at... Read More.

White Hall’s Wyatt Golden named Week 9 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, November 7 by Luke Matheson

White Hall QB Wyatt Golden has been named the Week 9 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week after going 16-of-24 passing for 454 yards and 6 touchdowns in the Bulldogs 46-13 win over Jacksonville last week. Golden spoke with Deltaplex News... Read More.

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Republican momentum grows with Senate Majority as House race remains uncertain

Thursday, November 7 by Alex Bivens

While the race for President is over and the Republican Party is assured, they will have the majority in the U.S. Senate, the situation in the House of Representatives is still fluid. Currently Republicans have a majority of the seats that have been decided but... Read More.

Mayor-elect Vivian Flowers shares initial goals she would like to put in place once she is sworn in

Thursday, November 7 by Luke Matheson

Former State Representative Vivian Flowers was elected as Mayor of Pine Bluff in Tuesday’s election after receiving 88% of the vote over Libertarian candidate John Fenley. Flowers has a plan in place for three major things she would like to implement once she is sworn... Read More.

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