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Two Pine Bluff men given $10k bonds after armed disturbance

Thursday, August 15 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King Bonds of $10,000 each were set Thursday for two Pine Bluff men arrested following a reported armed disturbance Tuesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bonds after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Roderick Blackmon Jr., 19, with aggravated assault... Read More.

Imagination Library and United Way guests on Deltaplex’s Oldies 101.3 FM

Wednesday, August 14 by Greg

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013, and this week Jason Duren was joined by Linda Bateman to talk about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Bateman said if a child is signed up at birth they receive all 60 books while if they are... Read More.

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250K Bond set for man accused of terroristic act by shooting at person

Wednesday, August 14 by Greg

By Ray King A $250,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of firing multiple shots on the parking lot of the Big Red Travel Plaza on Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

Carlton Saffa, Chief Market Officer for Saracen Casino explains proposal that will benefit multiple universities

Wednesday, August 14 by Alex Bivens

A proposal to help universities in the state, including UAPB and UAM would also benefit Pine Bluff and Jefferson County, according to Carlton Saffa, Chief Market Officer for the Saracen Casino. In this, the first of a series of stories about NIL drawings, Saffa lays... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court continued it’s long streak of accomplishing little to nothing

Wednesday, August 14 by Alex Bivens

The Jefferson County Quorum Court met Monday for their regular meeting and as in past meetings, little was accomplished. While ordinances for the Prosecutors Office, Juvenile Court and the Circuit Clerk’s Office won approval, County Judge Gerald Robinson said money for the road department was... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson discusses the recently amended lawsuit

Tuesday, August 13 by Alex Bivens

Attorneys for Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson recently amended a lawsuit Robinson filed against members of the Quorum Court and Robinson talked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Robinson was also asked about a report from the Arkansas Division of... Read More.

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Griffin praises court ruling on Google monopoly

Tuesday, August 13 by Ray King

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin praised a federal judge's ruling that Google unlawfully sought to maintain its market dominance. The ruling comes in response to a lawsuit filed by Arkansas, the U.S. Department of Justice, and 13 other state attorneys general against the tech giant. “This... Read More.

Little Rock man killed in hit and run accident

Tuesday, August 13 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed in the early morning hours Tuesday when he was hit by a vehicle that left the scene. According to a preliminary report, Matthew Carr, 34, was walking on the 28 exit ramp of I-530 when he was struck by... Read More.

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NURSING STUDENTS REACH 100% FIRST TIME PASS RATE

Tuesday, August 13 by Greg

Special to Deltaplex The Arkansas State Board of Nursing has released the official results for the 2024 National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) for Arkansas. Jefferson Regional School of Nursing has achieved a 100% pass rate for the NCLEX. Jefferson Regional School of Nursing graduates aclass... Read More.

Presley Harrison: Rising Star of the 9U All American Champions

Monday, August 12 by Greg

Special to Deltaplex Presley Harrison is not your average youth softball player. This powerhouse is a force to be reckoned with on the field, showcasing her unmatched talent and dedication to the game. As the only Arkansas girl on the USSSA All American Blue Devils,... Read More.

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Recovery of stolen gun leads to arrest

Monday, August 12 by Ray King

By Ray King A 21-year-old Pine Bluff man was arrested Saturday after police found a gun that had been reported stolen in a vehicle the man was in. Nicholas Winston was taken into custody after police located the vehicle on Howard Drive which displayed a license... Read More.

Bond set for convicted felon found with gun

Monday, August 12 by Ray King

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of a felony after a gun was found in his hand while state troopers were conducting a welfare check. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling... Read More.

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