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Pedestrian struck and killed in Pulaski County

Thursday, January 4 by Ray King

A Beebe man was killed in the early morning hours when he was hit by a vehicle while attempting to U.S. Highway67 in Jacksonville. According to a preliminary report, Leyton McMasters, 24, was attempting to cross the highway at the 15-mile marker when he was... Read More.

Ollie Merritt with Voices for Children joined Jason Duren with United Way on the Morning Show

Thursday, January 4 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Ollie Merritt of Voices for Children joined Jason Duren to talk about her agency. Merritt began by discussing how the Agency provided Christmas gifts to more than 100 children who are in foster care... Read More.

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Sheriff asks for meeting with County Judge to settle denied claims for bills

Wednesday, January 3 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has asked County Judge Gerald Robinson to set up meetings to discuss claims submitted by Woods that have so far been denied. Woods cited a ruling by Special Circuit Judge Gary Arnold that settled a lawsuit filed... Read More.

The Jefferson County Clerk’s office has issued a PSA in absentee ballots

Wednesday, January 3 by Alex Bivens

The Jefferson County Clerk’s office would like to get the following notice to the public as soon as possible: Act 736 prohibits the County Clerk from sending unsolicited absentee applications to voters who have not established recent contact to request a new ballot application. All... Read More.

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Jefferson County Assessor is sending a reminder to assess by May 31

Wednesday, January 3 by Alex Bivens

Gloria Tillman, the Jefferson County Assessor, is sending local commercial business owners a pink postcard. No, it’s not to inform them that they’re being fired—-but a friendly reminder that it’s time to assess. The deadline to assess for Commercial personal property and Residential Property is May 31st. As... Read More.

A $50k bond was set for a Pine Bluff man for first-degree terroristic threatening

Wednesday, January 3 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man with multiple prior felony convictions who allegedly threatened the mother of his child with a gun. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

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A $10k bond was set for a White Hall man accused of threatening his father with a knife

Wednesday, January 3 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Tuesday for a White Hall man accused of threatening his father with a knife. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jason Benoit, 22, with aggravated... Read More.

Four from Monticello killed in explosion in Michigan

Wednesday, January 3 by Ray King

NORTHFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Four people from an Arkansas family were publicly identified Tuesday as the victims of a fatal house explosion in Michigan over the weekend. Authorities said the explosion Saturday was likely caused by flammable fuel in the air and not a result... Read More.

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Pine Bluff A&P Commission to Provide Over $1.5 Million in Funding and Support in 2024

Tuesday, January 2 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission recently awarded $315,870 to 13 local non-profit organizations and public commissions for upcoming events, programming, and tourism facilities, as well as approved $1,161,840 in funding for operations of the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Funding applications were voted on... Read More.

PB City Council meets in new chambers

Tuesday, January 2 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council made history Tuesday night as its first meeting of 2024 was held in the newly refurbished council chambers located in the basement of the former Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Main Library, now called the Kevin Collins Police Training... Read More.

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Executive Director Dr. Rachel Miller Announces Resignation, To Lead California Museum

Tuesday, January 2 by Alex Bivens

Miller Has Served in Role Since 2017; Collins Named Interim Director PINE BLUFF, Ark. — After seven years of leading the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) through historic growth, Executive Director Dr. Rachel M. Miller has announced her resignation. Her last day... Read More.

A $10k bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of injuring his mother during altercation

Tuesday, January 2 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A reported domestic disturbance Sunday resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man who allegedly injured his mother during an altercation. Kevin Parks, 47, was taken into custody after police responded to the reported disturbance at a house on South Juniper Street. Reading... Read More.

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