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Conway County man killed in one-vehicle accident

Friday, January 12 by Ray King

A Conway County man as killed in a one-vehicle accident on Highway 9 near Birdtown Thurssay morning. According to a preliminary report, Matthew Brockman, 81, of Center Ridge was southbound when the 1997 Chevrolet he was driving left the roadway to the right, traveled down... Read More.

Local School Closings

Friday, January 12 by Alex Bivens

Due to a power outage, Pine Buff High School classes are canceled for today 1/12/24. Students that attend the high school will make up this day at a later date. The phone lines are also down because of no electricity. All other campuses are... Read More.

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UAMS, Western Piedmont Community College agree on program for medical laboratory sciences

Thursday, January 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK – Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Professions signed an agreement to help qualified graduates of the community college transfer to the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program in the university’s Department... Read More.

Copper Thieves Captured

Thursday, January 11 by Alex Bivens

In the early part of September 2023, swing-shift and graveyard-shift patrol started conducting deliberate criminal patrols in various areas across the city due to a high rise in Copper Thefts. As a result of their collective efforts, they obtained names and locations of several... Read More.

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Dr. Steven Bloomberg, the outgoing president of SEARK College joined Greg and Will on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show

Thursday, January 11 by Alex Bivens

Dr. Steven Bloomberg, the outgoing president of Southeast Arkansas College was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Thursday and was asked if there has been discussions by the colleges’ board about who will be in charge when Bloomberg leaves in mid-February. Morning Show... Read More.

A$100k bond was set for a Pine bluff man arrested for possession of a controlled substance

Thursday, January 11 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Wednesday after he picked up a package containing suspected marijuana that had been shipped from out of state, Bruce Rollins Jr., 26, was taken into custody after he was seen picking up the package and putting it... Read More.

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A $50k cash only bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of cutting down copper wire and selling it

Thursday, January 11 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $50,000 cash only bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of cutting down copper wires from telephone poles since October, then selling the wires to a small engine repair shop in Pine Bluff. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth... Read More.

UAPB to offer free workshops on crop insurance

Thursday, January 11 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — Upcoming workshops in Pine Bluff and Forrest City, Arkansas will give small and underserved farmers the opportunity to learn about crop insurance programs, Dr. Henry English, head of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Small Farm Program, said. The... Read More.

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Corrections Board fires Secretary of Corrections appointed by Governor Sanders

Thursday, January 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Board of Corrections voted 5-2 Wednesday to fire Corrections Secretary Joe Profiri, who has been on suspension for the past four weeks with pay. The board held a special meeting via teleconference to discuss the status of Profiri’s job, the... Read More.

Actress Lea Thompson talks family and latest project on Sunrise Deltaplex

Wednesday, January 10 by Rick Walker

Actress Lea Thompson, who starred in the Back To The Future films and the hit show Caroline In the City has just finished her first season in the show The Spencer Sisters. She was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex with Rick Walker to talk... Read More.

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Medical marijuana sales set new record in 2023

Wednesday, January 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas' medical marijuana industry is continuing to reach new highs in the state as sales reached a record-breaking $283 million last year. According to the Department of Finance and Administration, the industry beat the record revenue of $276 million it saw in 2022. The... Read More.

$75k bonds were set for two men accused of breaking into a house twice

Wednesday, January 10 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King $75,000 bonds were set Wednesday for two men accused of breaking into a house twice and taking several items. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bonds after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Clan Stalworth, 38, and Steven Austin, 20,... Read More.

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