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A $2.5k bond was set for a PB man being charged with theft by receiving

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man arrested Sunday after a stolen gun was found in the vehicle the man was driving after a traffic stop. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

Monticello man killed in Lincoln County accident

Sunday, March 2 by Luke Matheson

A single-vehicle accident occurred early Friday morning in Lincoln County, resulting in the death of 19-year-old Drake Woods from Monticello.The incident took place on U.S. Highway 425 near Star City, where Woods was traveling northbound in a 2019 Dodge Ram, according to a report... Read More.

Amber Alert cancelled after brothers found safe

Saturday, March 1 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The Riley brothers (Braeden, Brenden, both 10, and Blaise, 7) have been found safe. The three boys were reported missing after last being seen at their Windsor Road home at 8 a.m. March 1, 2025. The Little Rock Police Department asked Arkansas State Police... Read More.

One person killed in Saturday morning house fire in Pine Bluff

Saturday, March 1 by Luke Matheson

A house fire located at 608 East 17th Avenue early Saturday morning left one person dead according to a release from Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services.According to the release fire personnel were dispatched to the scene at 3:17 a.m. for a residential house... Read More.

Business owners concerned after woman attempts to set fires at numerous businesses in Dollarway

Saturday, March 1 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff has been a city in decline for several years and one of the areas hit the hardest with decline is the Dollarway area. While Dollarway Road has a high traffic area business are continually moving away from the area. Dane Reed, owner of... Read More.

Arkansas State Police & Prosecutors to crack down on fleeing suspects

Saturday, March 1 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State Police (ASP) Director Colonel Mike Hagar and 25 of Arkansas' 28 elected prosecutors have united to deliver a strong message against fleeing from law enforcement. "We will pursue you. We will stop you. And the men and women standing behind me will prosecute... Read More.

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree disscussed the year-round schedule

Friday, February 28 by Deltaplex Staff

The Pine Bluff School District has been using a year-round schedule since last July when it switched from the former nine-month model that had been used for decades. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show this week, District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree was asked if kids,... Read More.

Drew County woman receives 10 years probation for theft of property charges; must repay $20,000

Thursday, February 27 by Luke Matheson

Amy Abney, the former president of Second Chance Fur Dogs, a charity based in Monticello, recently entered a guilty plea for theft of property in Drew County Circuit Court. The Drew County Prosecuting Attorney's office had charged Abney and Andrea Chambers with felony theft,... Read More.

Grant County appropriates money for road work

Thursday, February 27 by Ray King

At its recent meeting, the Grant County Quorum Court approved legislation allocating funds for additional work on county roads.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the court approved an additional $1.2 million which County Judge Randy Pruitt said will allow the county to pave 10... Read More.

Old Lady’s Angels Animal Rescue to hold adoption event

Thursday, February 27 by Deltaplex Staff

Old Lady’s Angels Animal Rescue is planning an event this Saturday to try and find homes for a number of dogs. On Thursday, Janice Conley, the founder of the group talked about the event on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show.She also said donations to help... Read More.

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discusses a new financial literacy program coming to the district

Thursday, February 27 by Deltaplex Staff

The Pine Bluff School District is beginning a new program to teach students financial literacy, according to Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, Barbaree explained the program.She went on to explain further.Barbaree said the district will be opening banks at five... Read More.

Ollie Merritt of Voices for Children joined United Way’s Jason Duren to discuss the need for volunteers

Thursday, February 27 by Deltaplex Staff

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Ollie Merritt of Voices for Children joined Jason Duren to talk about the need for volunteers, explaining that currently there are 117 children in foster care in need of advocates.Merritt went on to... Read More.

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