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Pine Bluff Police looking for Pennister

Friday, June 28 by Greg

Pine Bluff Police Department Detective office is asking for assistance locating 55-year-old Terry Penister. Penister is wanted for several commercial burglaries in Pine Bluff over the past few months and is a parole absconder. He is about 5' 10" tall and weighs around 160 lbs.... Read More.

Letter to the editor – Irene Holcomb

Friday, June 28 by Greg

Deltaplex News Ray King Dear Editor: As an octogenarian and a positive communitarian, I take great pride in writing this letter to the Editor. Paraphrasing a former school superintendent in the Pine Bluff School District, Dr. Frank Anthony, “I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility receives National Clean Water award

Friday, June 28 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility has received the Peak Performance Platinum 15 Award from The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). This national recognition is given to PBWU for attaining 100% compliance with our wastewater discharge permit for fifteen (15) consecutive years. This is a monumental... Read More.

United Way’s Jason Duren and Barbara Goodwin with Helping Hands discussed the Peanut Butter Drive

Friday, June 28 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Jason Duren was joined by Barbara Goodwin, the co-program director of Helping Hands, the United Way’s volunteer agency. Goodwin talked about Helping Hands and what they are doing. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked her... Read More.

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Former state representative suffers a stroke

Thursday, June 27 by Rick Walker

Joyce Elliott's family has released a statement today sharing the news that the longtime Arkansas lawmaker suffered a stroke while traveling. According to the statement, Elliott was in Dallas when the stroke happened and spent two days receiving treatment in Texas before being transferred back... Read More.

Cherokee Nation Entertainment awarded Pope County Casino license

Thursday, June 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Racing Commission issued the Pope County casino license to Oklahoma-based Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE). The unanimous decision came after Thursday's meeting where commissioners interviewed representatives from Cherokee and reviewed their application. CNE's development plans consist of a $300 million-plus investment in Pope... Read More.

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Hence joins other minor league prospects at historic Rickwood Field game.

Thursday, June 27 by Rick Walker

Former Watson Chapel star Tink Hence, who is in his first full season with the St. Louis Cardinals AA affilitate in Springfield, Missouri, was one of four minor league prospects that were invited to the historic game last week at Rickwood Field in Birmingham,... Read More.

White Hall Little League team headed to state this weekend

Thursday, June 27 by Rick Walker

White Hall has run one of the most successful Little League programs in the state for many years, and they have been rewarded with a second State Tournament hosting site next month. In addition, the under 8 All-Stars will be competing this weekend in... Read More.

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Miss Arkansas proud to tell everybody about her state

Thursday, June 27 by Rick Walker

The new Miss Arkansas Camille Cathey joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about her plans for this year and the amazing town she grew up in. Rick asked how her hometown of Wynne has bounced back following a devasting tornado last spring. Rick said... Read More.

Lookout guy falls asleep, bond set 25K each for 2 men caught trying steal oil machine

Thursday, June 27 by Greg

By Ray King Bonds of $25,000 each were set Thursday for two Pine Bluff men accused of breaking into a warehouse and trying to steal an oil machine and scrap metal. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bonds for Christopher Millard, 43, and Mateo... Read More.

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Woman who threatened Governor Sanders arrested

Thursday, June 27 by Ray King

FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas woman appeared Wednesday in court on charges she threatened to blow up Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and her office, prosecutors said. Susan Scott, 66, of Fort Smith, was charged with threatening to cause a catastrophe and battery of... Read More.

Grant County Judge reports on infrastructure projects

Thursday, June 27 by Ray King

Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt updated members of the Quorum Court on infrastructure projects during the most recent meeting of the county’s legislative body. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the judge said the new County Annex is on track for a tentative opening Aug.... Read More.

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