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UAPB Track & Field Caleb Snowden – USA Olympics Trials Finals

Wednesday, July 3 by Alex Bivens

Eugene, Oregon– “Ticket Punched”! Despite the big stage, the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff track and field star Caleb Snowden finished second in the U.S. Olympic Trials as one of only two jumpers to clear 2.27 meters at Hayward Field in Eugene, OR. The... Read More.

A $10k bond was set for PB woman accused of threatening her sister with a knife

Wednesday, July 3 by Alex Bivens

A $10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of threatening her sister with a knife during an altercation Tuesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Anyona Williams, 18, with aggravated... Read More.

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A $25k bond was set for a woman accused of helping a wanted fugitive

Wednesday, July 3 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County woman accused of helping a wanted fugitive. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Selena Stevens, 26, with hindering apprehension or prosecution. Reading from... Read More.

Fordyce Mad Butcher reopens after shooting

Wednesday, July 3 by Ray King

FORDYCE, Ark. (AP) — The sounds that filled the Mad Butcher grocery store on Tuesday — the beeping barcode scanners, the rattle of shopping carts and cash register drawers opening — were familiar ones for customers and employees of the only grocery store in... Read More.

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State Rep. Holcomb discussed the state’s budget and teacher pay

Wednesday, July 3 by Alex Bivens

State Representative Mike Holcomb of Pine Bluff said Tuesday the state’s budget has increased every year because of a growing economy, particularly in Northwest Arkansas. Holcomb was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Reacting to Holcomb saying he was a highway man, Morning... Read More.

Fugitive’s mother sentenced to federal prison for money laundering to aid son

Tuesday, July 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Karen Hoskins will spend 15 months in federal prison for money laundering. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down today by Chief United States District Judge Kristine G. Baker. On February 3,... Read More.

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Several Walgreens stores in Arkansas will be shut down.

Tuesday, July 2 by Rick Walker

In a cost cutting move to eliminate many underforming stores, Walgreens will be shuttering many locations at the end of this year. Several locations in Arkansas are among those going away. The Jonesboro store on Caraway Road will close, along Little Rock locations on... Read More.

GFPB CEO Ryan Watley discussed the continuing work on the 6th and Main project

Tuesday, July 2 by Alex Bivens

Work continues on Go Forward Pine Bluff’s project at 6th and Main Street as the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday finally approved legislation dealing with naming rights for structures within the plaza in return for a $2 million donation from Simmons Bank to complete... Read More.

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State Rep. Mike Holcomb discussed the recent tax cut legislation

Tuesday, July 2 by Alex Bivens

Current State Representative Mike Holcomb who has served for 12 years in the Arkansas General Assembly was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and he was asked why he decided to run for the position. Holcomb, a Republican from Pine Bluff does not... Read More.

State medical examiner to determine cause of death of man found in truck on Walmart parking lot in PB

Tuesday, July 2 by Ray King

The body of a man found inside an 18-wheeler that was parked at Walmart Monday afternoon has been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause and manner of death, as well as to confirm an identification. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley... Read More.

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Bill Jones from Sissy’s Log Cabin and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission discussed the duck migration to Arkansas

Tuesday, July 2 by Alex Bivens

In addition to his involvement in running Sissy’s Log Cabin, Bill Jones is a commissioner with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, a position he was appointed to by former Governor Asa Hutchinson just over two years ago. Jones talked about that with Oldies1013 Morning... Read More.

Barbara Dunn to lead PB Convention Center

Tuesday, July 2 by Greg

The Civic Auditorium Complex Commission is thrilled to announce Mrs. Barbara Dunn as its new Executive Director effective August 2024. Dunn, an accomplished and visionary leader, brings a wealth of experience to The Pine Bluff Convention Center. With a 35 year proven track record of... Read More.

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