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2024 UAPB AM&N National Alumni Queen and King Announced

Thursday, October 17 by Alex Bivens

The UAPB AM&N National Alumni Association Inc. announced its 2024 UAPB AM&N National Alumni Association Royal Court on Wed. Oct. 16, to build the excitement for the upcoming 2024 UAPB Homecoming Week festivities that start on Sun. Oct. 20. The Alumni Association Royal Court includes Dr. Marshawn... Read More.

Silver Alert Canceled: Missing Grant County man located and is safe

Wednesday, October 16 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE 1:00 P.M. The Grant County Sheriff's Office has canceled the silver alert for James Charles Jones. According to a press release Mr. Jones was safely located around 12:20 P.M: The Grant County Sheriff’s Office would like to inform the public that James Charles Jones... Read More.

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$3 spin at Saracen “shatters” Arkansas jackpot winnings record

Wednesday, October 16 by Luke Matheson

A guest at the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff has won what is reportedly the largest jackpot in the state's history. The winner, from Hot Springs, hit the platinum jackpot for $924,562 on a Whitney Houston-themed slot machine. Saracen Casino Resort Chief Market Officer... Read More.

Cyber Tips Lead to Arrest of Arkansas Pastor on 100 Counts of CSAM

Wednesday, October 16 by Luke Matheson

An Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigation led to the arrest of a Delight pastor for 100 counts of crimes related to the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Special Agents... Read More.

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United Way’s Jason Duren and Ollie Merritt with Voices for Children discussed how to volunteer for CASA

Wednesday, October 16 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Jason Duren was joined by Ollie Merritt of Voices for Children who said the organization had just completed their annual golf tournament which was very successful and is their largest fund raiser each... Read More.

One killed, one injured in Little Rock accident

Wednesday, October 16 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed, and a Pine Bluff woman injured in a one-vehicle accident in Litle Rock Sunday According to a preliminary report, a 2021 Hyundai Venue driven by Lacatherine Williams, 28, of Pine Bluff was eastbound on Riverfront Drive when the vehicle... Read More.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Wednesday, October 16 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is a time when an annual national campaign promoting regular screening and early detection of breast cancer occurs, Rachel L. Luckett, family and consumer sciences coordinator for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP)... Read More.

Arkansas Boosts School Security with $50 Million Grant Expansion

Wednesday, October 16 by Luke Matheson

The state of Arkansas has decided to allocate an additional $50 million in grants to school districts to enhance security measures amid a rising number of school shooting incidents and threats. This recent grant approval raises the state's total investment in school safety to $100... Read More.

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Burn ban issued for Jefferson County

Tuesday, October 15 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued a burn ban that is effective immediately, joining several other counties with active burn bans include Bradley, Cleveland, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Grant, and Lincoln counties. The burn ban includes the cities of Pine Bluff, White Hall, Redfield, Altheimer,... Read More.

King strives for unity and transparency as Cleveland County School District Superintendent

Tuesday, October 15 by Luke Matheson

The Cleveland County School District named Davy King as Superintendent in February, and the Rison native has hit the ground running since taking over for Jarrod Williams, who served as Superintendent for one year. When King was hired his familiarity with the school and vision... Read More.

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Juveniles arrested after riot at Texarkana hospital

Tuesday, October 15 by Ray King

TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — Three teen-aged boys have been arrested after a group of juveniles were accused of taking over a section of a hospital in Texarkana, authorities said. The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department responded Sunday to an emergency call from the Riverview Behavioral Hospital... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects part of suit against casino license

Tuesday, October 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Monday rejected part of a lawsuit challenging a measure on the ballot that would revoke the license issued for a planned casino. Justices unanimously rejected the lawsuit’s claims that the measure should be disqualified for violating... Read More.

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