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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.

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.

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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.

A $10k bond was set for a man accused of hitting his wife

Friday, May 10 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Redfield man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery was arrested Thursday after he allegedly hit his wife during an altercation. Scott Mabry, 41, was taken into custody after sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported domestic disturbance. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

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A $25k bond for a Little Rock woman being charged with second degree domestic battery

Friday, May 10 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Little Rock woman who allegedly cut her boyfriend during an altercation Wednesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Robyn Crawford, 38, with second-degree domestic... Read More.

UAPB Agricultural Business Graduate Accepted into Clinton School of Public Service

Friday, May 10 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — After he graduates in May with a degree in agricultural business from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Trenten Wills plans to continue his education at the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock, Arkansas. The institution has... Read More.

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A $20k bond was set for a man being charged with aggravated assault

Thursday, May 9 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on parole in Johnson County was arrested Monday night after he was involved in an altercation with his girlfriend. Henry Silva, 30, was taken into custody after police found him in a wooded area near the scene of... Read More.

A $10k cash only bond set for a White Hall man accused of felony fleeing

Thursday, May 9 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Thursday for a White Hall man accused of fleeing from Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies Tuesday night and running multiple stop signs and speeding during the chase. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after... Read More.

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United Way of Southeast Arkansas created a new program designed for volunteers called Helping Hands

Thursday, May 9 by Alex Bivens

With the Retired and Senor Volunteer Program in Jefferson County being eliminated, the United Way of Southeast Arkansas went looking for an alternative and created a new entity, called Helping Hands. Barbara Goodwin and Jeanette Lightfoot are co-directors and appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning... Read More.

Judge says teachers can discuss critical race theory in class

Wednesday, May 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled Arkansas cannot prevent two high school teachers from discussing critical race theory in the classroom, but he stopped short of more broadly blocking the state from enforcing its ban on “indoctrination” in public schools. U.S.... Read More.

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Star City hires new football and girls basketball coaches

Wednesday, May 8 by Rick Walker

When the Star City Bulldogs hit the field this fall, they will have an experienced man at the helm. Monday night, the school board approved the hiring of Chris Norton to take over the tradition rich program. Norton comes to Star City after a... Read More.

United Way Executive Director Jason Duren was joined by Helping Hands on the Oldies 101.3 Morning Show

Wednesday, May 8 by Alex Bivens

The United Way of Southeast Arkansas has started a new program and it’s hitting the ground running by bringing back the annual cereal drive spearheaded for many years by the late Wanda Bateman. The program is called Helping Hands and on Wednesday, Barbara Goodwin and... Read More.

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