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Pitts named Sheridan Superintendent

Monday, May 13 by Greg

The Sheridan School Board promoted Chad Pitts to Superintendent. Pitts is now the assistant Superintendent. Prior to working for the Sheridan School District, Pitts had been principal of Benton Junior High School. He began his career at Benton as a coach and teacher in 2010. Pitts... Read More.

Governor Sanders Announces Pine Bluff as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on May 15th

Monday, May 13 by Greg

Governor Sarah Sanders has proclaimed Pine Bluff to be Arkansas’ “Capital for a Day” on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Pine Bluff will momentarily serve as Arkansas’ seat of government while Governor Sanders and other senior state government officials visit and work there for the... Read More.

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Alexander finalist at Michigan-Flint likely leaving UAPB

Monday, May 13 by Greg

UAPB Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander who has served as Chancellor of UAPB since 2013 announced Monday that he is the sole finalist to become chancellor at the University of Michigan-Flint. In letter to the "Golden Lion Family" saying he had some "bittersweet news to share." "I... Read More.

Mystik Dan draws post position 5 for this Saturday’s Preakness

Monday, May 13 by Rick Walker

Mystik Dan, the horse who won the Kentucky Derby by a nose in the race’s closest finish in more than a half-century, is heading to the Preakness this weekend, keeping alive the chance of another Triple Crown winner. In Monday's drawing, the horse, owned by... Read More.

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Mickey, Minnie and more coming to Simmons Bank Arena

Monday, May 13 by Rick Walker

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends will make their way to the Little Rock metro later this year. Officials with Simmons Bank Arena announced Monday that “Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let’s Play” will bring well-known Disney Jr. characters to the arena on Sunday, Dec.... Read More.

Arkansas in the top five for road rage

Monday, May 13 by Rick Walker

Arkansas is among the top states with the most road rage, according to a recent report from ConsumerAffairs. The site compared rates of speeding/careless driving tickets, crashes, fatalities and traffic incidents that involved gun violence to see which state had the most... Read More.

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Jefferson Regional celebrates National Hospital Week

Monday, May 13 by Rick Walker

This is the week set aside for hospitals across the country to celebrate their own for the work they do. Jefferson Regional has a full week of activities planned and Jamie McCombs joined Rick Walker to talk about them on Sunrise Deltaplex. Rick said... Read More.

A $2,500 bond was set for a Pine Bluff man after he allegedly pointed a gun at his sister

Monday, May 13 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly pointed a gun at his sister. Emoni Sharkey, 26, was taken into custody after police were sent to a reported armed disturbance at 803 S. Gum St., at 2:43 p.m. During a court hearing... Read More.

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A $5k bond was set for a Pine Bluff man being charged with aggravated assault

Monday, May 13 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a knife at his girlfriend and cutting her hand. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Robin Young, 46,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire and EMS Chief Howell explains the fire report for last month

Monday, May 13 by Alex Bivens

For the month of April, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services responded to a total of 401 calls, 46 fewer than for the previous month. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Friday, Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell talked about that number. Howell said... Read More.

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PBPD needs help locating a man wanted for Terroristic Act and 1st Degree Battery among other charges

Friday, May 10 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective office is asking for assistance locating 29-year-old Darrius Henderson. He is about 6' tall and weighs around 260 lbs. Henderson was last known to live on North Spears St. in the Dollarway area of Pine Bluff. He is... Read More.

The Pine Bluff Fire and EMS Chief Shauwn Howell discussed features of the new ladder truck

Friday, May 10 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department is celebrating the arrival of its second new fire truck in a months’ time. After receiving a conventional truck that is now in service at Station No. 2, Chief Shauwn Howell said the new ladder truck that... Read More.

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