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Community Health Fair Saturday has something for everyone

Thursday, August 1 by Rick Walker

The Old St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff will be holding a Community Health Fair this Saturday. Yolanda Monk was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about it. She said they are amazing vendors and sponsors that make it possible. With school... Read More.

GFPB’s CEO Ryan Watley talked about grant and private money being raised

Thursday, August 1 by Alex Bivens

On Wednesday, Go Forward Pine Bluff announced that had received a grant that will be used for the project at 6th and Main. Go Forward CEO Ryan Watley talked about the grant and about the private money that has been raised when he appeared on the... Read More.

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Entergy announces bill credit for customers

Thursday, August 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – At a time when budgets may be tight with back-to-school shopping and higher summer expenses, Entergy Arkansas customers will be getting a break on their August bills. A residential customer will receive a one-time bill credit of approximately $78 – a... Read More.

A $5k bond was set for a man accused of threatening a woman with a knife

Thursday, August 1 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Thursday for a McGehee man accused of threatening a woman Tuesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jerome Adkins, 48, with terroristic threatening. Reading from an affidavit by... Read More.

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Voters to decide fate of casino in Pope County

Thursday, August 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A proposal aimed at blocking a planned casino in Arkansas qualified for the November ballot on Wednesday after election officials said supporters turned in more than enough signatures to qualify. A campaign to ease restrictions on the state's medical marijuana program,... Read More.

Stuckey named Chair of search committee

Thursday, August 1 by Rick Walker

Perry Stuckey, the former Senior VP at Eastman Chemical Co, has been tapped to head up the search committee to name the new chancellor at UAPB. Stuckey and 18 others will be involved in the search to replace Laurence B. Alexander. Andrea Stewart is... Read More.

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White Hall HS’s Head Football Coach Daryl Patton discussed this years football season

Thursday, August 1 by Alex Bivens

White Hall High School has a new head football coach this year and on Wednesday, that new coach, Daryl Patton, was asked what kind of team the fans will see this year, a passing team or a running team, and what about the defense. Patton... Read More.

White Hall High School’s Head Football Coach Daryl Patton discussed this year’s team

Wednesday, July 31 by Alex Bivens

New White Hall High School Head Football Coach Daryl Patton was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Wednesday to talk about the season and about this year’s team. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked Patton to discuss the team’s strengths. Horne said he thought... Read More.

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Accident on U.S. 270 leaves one dead, one injured

Wednesday, July 31 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident in Hot Spring County Monday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Terry Eugene Hill Jr., 40, of Malvern was westbound on U.S. Highway 270 when the 2015 Jeep he was driving failed to... Read More.

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discussed buildings for sale

Wednesday, July 31 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff School District has several buildings which are no longer being used that they would like to sell. School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree talked about that, and about plans to sell bricks from the buildings that have been knocked down to make way... Read More.

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PBPD looking for 19 year old for Assault and Terroristic Act

Tuesday, July 30 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Detective Office is asking for assistance locating 19-year-old, Ja’qualyn Kendall. Kendall is about 5' 9" tall and weighs around 150 lbs. Kendall is wanted for Aggravated Assault and Terroristic Act that occurred on July 29, 2024, around 4:40 p.m. Anyone with information about... Read More.

Razorback nuggets hitting stores for football season.

Tuesday, July 30 by Rick Walker

Tyson foods will once again be releasing the Razorback themed chicken nuggets. The nuggets have been a hit with fans over the last few years for tailgates and watch parties. The nuggets will hit the freezer cases of select Walmart stores in Northwest and... Read More.

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