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Arkansas Board Of Corrections hires interim Secretary

Thursday, February 1 by Rick Walker

The Arkansas corrections system has a new secretary. In a unanimous vote, former State Senator Eddie Joe Williams was named to the position on an interim basis. That position has been vacant since early last month when the board ended the employment of Joe... Read More.

Arkansas gets serious failing grade in new survey of dental health

Thursday, February 1 by Rick Walker

A new study of dental health among all 50 states has put Arkansas in the absolute bottom. The study, by Wallethub, says various factors went into the study, including water fluoridation and access to dental professionals. The study used 25 key indicators to develop... Read More.

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Homicide Suspect Captured

Wednesday, January 31 by Greg

On January 31, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Pine Bluff Detectives went to 104 West 26th Avenue and arrested 32-year-old, Samuel Mosby, who they believe was responsible for the death of 31-year-old, Derrick McAfee. Pine Bluff VICE and Narcotics Detectives, and the Arkansas Community... Read More.

Mike Adams, Jefferson County Election Commission Chairman explained why there is a possibility of a run-off

Wednesday, January 31 by Alex Bivens

With the primary elections just over a month away and with multiple candidates in the race for Pine Bluff mayor, the possibility of a run-off between the two top candidates is a possibility. However, a change in state law regarding elections could eliminate that run-off... Read More.

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Lawsuit against Attorney General dropped

Wednesday, January 31 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The group behind a ballot measure to make government transparency a constitutional right in Arkansas is dropping its lawsuit against the state’s attorney general over his rejection of a version of the proposal. Arkansas Citizens for Transparency filed a motion Tuesday... Read More.

AgHeritage Farm Credit Services will return a record $10 million to Customer-Owners this year through its Patronage Program

Wednesday, January 31 by Alex Bivens

AgHeritage Farm Credit Services will return a record $10 million in profits to its customer-owners through its Patronage Program. The Patronage Program returns a portion of the association’s net earnings to eligible customer-owners. Patronage refunds are based on the proportion of interest paid on an... Read More.

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A $5k bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of theft by receiving

Wednesday, January 31 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused in the theft of an ATV Monday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Quenshon Washington with theft by receiving. Reading from... Read More.

Three more people arrested in connection to copper wire theft

Wednesday, January 31 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King Three Jefferson County residents were arrested Monday in connection with the theft of copper wire belonging to AT&T. Cecil Martin, Katrina Stover and Paul Lackey were taken into custody after police responded to a call about a suspicious person in the 5700 block... Read More.

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A $25k bond was set for a Pine Bluff woman accused hindering apprehension or prosecution

Wednesday, January 31 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of helping an escapee from the adult detention center hide for several days. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shondra... Read More.

Voting open for Kevin Bonnette State Farm Basketball Player of the Week in Jefferson County

Tuesday, January 30 by Greg

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$5k bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of threatening his ex-wife with knife

Tuesday, January 30 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening his ex-wife with a knife. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Evester Gardner with aggravated assault and first-degree... Read More.

Health Fair coming to White Hall on Saturday

Tuesday, January 30 by Rick Walker

The Happier, Healthier Arkansas Health Fair will roll into the White Hall Community Center this Saturday. Lauren Robertson joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about the free event. Holistic medicine is a growing trend in the world and Rick asked her about... Read More.

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