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State casinos report record 2023 win total

Monday, February 19 by Ray King

Arkansas’ three casinos reported record total wins last year and experts indicated that they look forward to a strong 2024. The report showed a combined total win of $686.6 million, surpassing the 614.1 million total for 2022. Southland Casino in West Memphis led the way, reporting... Read More.

Community based not-for-profits can get grants from the state of Arkansas

Monday, February 19 by Rick Walker

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has opened the period when community based not-for-profits may apply for grants. The grants, which could pay up to $5,000 will come from the Heritage Division. Groups that create heritage related programs are eligible to apply.... Read More.

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Candidate for Mayor and former Parks and Recs Director Sam Glover joined The Morning Show with Greg and Will

Monday, February 19 by Alex Bivens

Oldies 1013 is continuing its series of interviews with the candidates for Mayor before the start of early voting Feb. 20. Former Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation Director Sam Glover was asked by Oldies 1013 Morning Show host Greg Horne why he was running and... Read More.

A $25k cash only bond set for a Pine Bluff woman being charged with aggravated assault

Monday, February 19 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man and woman were arrested Thursday after the man was allegedly involved in a disturbance and the woman allegedly tried to prevent the man from being arrested. Sherrelle Kimble, 33, and Napoleon Johnson. 45, were taken into custody after they... Read More.

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A $5k bond was set for a man for allegedly using his car to hit another vehicle

Monday, February 19 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly used his vehicle to hit a vehicle belonging to his former girlfriend Thursday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

18-year-old arrested in connection to Saturday homicide in Pine Bluff

Saturday, February 17 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: After further investigation, Pine Bluff Detectives have arrested 18-year-old Kyree Kendrick, and transported him to W.C. Dub Brassell Detention Center for Murder in the First Degree. UPDATE: On February 17, 2024, at approximately 1609 hours, Officers responded to 200 East 8th Avenue (Pine Bluff Police Station),... Read More.

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS TO PRESENT FUNDING AWARD TO JEFFERSON COUNTY DRUG COURT AND DELIVER NALOXONE KITS

Saturday, February 17 by Greg

Administrative Office of the Courts officials will present a $21,727 award to the Jefferson County Adult Drug Court on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The presentation will take place at 9:00 a.m. in Judge Alex Guynn’s courtroom at the Jefferson County Courthouse located in Pine... Read More.

PB Transit to close Monday for Presidents Day

Saturday, February 17 by Greg

In observance of President’s Day, Monday February 19th 2024, Pine Bluff Transit will be closed. There will be no ADA Services or Fixed Route Services available. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024.

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A $100k cash only bond was set for a Pine Bluff man on multiple drug and weapons charges

Friday, February 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $100,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man on multiple drug and weapons related charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kerney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Antonio Stepps, 40, with five counts... Read More.

Sheridan City Council considering solar roof for recreation center

Friday, February 16 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council is looking at replacing the roof at the Sheridan Recreation Center with a solar roof. During the council’s meeting Feb. 6, representatives of Solar Connect and Roof Connect made presentations to the council, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. A solar roof... Read More.

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A $5k bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of stealing a vehicle from Jefferson Regional

Friday, February 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man who was released from Jefferson Hospital Thursday was arrested later than day after he allegedly stole a vehicle from the parking lot. Tyler Brown, 23, was taken into custody after he was found with the vehicle at a convenience... Read More.

Central Moloney’s Chris Hart announced the acquisition of Canadian Company

Friday, February 16 by Alex Bivens

Just a few months after being acquired by Chicago based Wind Point Partners, Central Moloney President and CEO Chris Hart has announced the acquisition of a Canadian Company that also produces transformers. Hart made the announcement on Oldies 1013 Friday morning. In a letter to company... Read More.

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