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Final 2023 PB City Council meeting only had 3 items on agenda

Monday, December 18 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council wrapped up 2023 with a three-item agenda Monday night which they completed in less than 25 minutes. Those items included a resolution declaring certain houses, buildings, and or structures as nuisances and ordering their abatement and a resolution... Read More.

White Hall School District Gary Williams discusses replacement board member

Monday, December 18 by Alex Bivens

At its most recent board meeting, the White Hall School Board selected a replacement for a board member who resigned. White Hall School District Superintendent Gary Williams was asked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Williams said Huitt will serve until... Read More.

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Monticello EDC hears good news on unemployment rate in Drew County

Monday, December 18 by Ray King

The Monticello Economic Development Commission was told recently that the unemployment rate for Drew County was 3.7 percent, with 7,687 people working and another 284 not working. During a meeting Dec. 7, Chairman Benny Ryburn reported that sales tax collections in Monticello for November were... Read More.

Rapert appointment to State Library Board confirmed

Monday, December 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas lawmaker who has proposed suspending funding to libraries suing the state over restrictions on materials was confirmed by the Senate Monday to a spot on the state library board. The majority-Republican Senate confirmed by a 22-10 vote... Read More.

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Malvern man killed in accident at Hot Springs

Monday, December 18 by Ray King

A Malvern man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Malvern Ave. and the MLK Expressway in Hot Springs Saturday morning. According to a preliminary report, Dakota Shawn Dillon, 19, was westbound at a high rate of speed fleeing from law enforcement when the 2023... Read More.

Board of Corrections files lawsuit against state over new law on corrections secretary

Friday, December 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Board of Corrections suspended the state’s corrections secretary on Thursday and sued the state over a law removing its ability to fire him, ramping up its dispute with Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders over who runs the state’s... Read More.

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Woman arrested for theft given 5k bond

Friday, December 15 by Greg

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly entered a parked car and took a wallet. Deshia Adams, 25, was taken into custody after police found her at an apartment complex. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West said the... Read More.

Sheridan City Council hears report on pickleball courts, new police cars

Friday, December 15 by Ray King

During its final meeting of the year, the Sheridan City Council was told that the new pickleball courts at the Sports and Leisure Complex have been completed and are now open. The Sheridan Headlight newspaper reported that Parks and Recreation Supervisor Joel Stanton the three... Read More.

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Arrest and 5k bond for dad accused of endangering his child

Friday, December 15 by Greg

By Ray King A White Hall man was arrested Thursday after police found his two-year-old child in the middle of a street unsupervised. George Dodd, 51, was taken into custody after White Hall officers were sent to White Hall Road at 8:15 a.m. after a report... Read More.

50 K Bond set for woman accused of injuring nurse and police

Friday, December 15 by Greg

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a woman accused of injuring a nurse and two police officers Wednesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Samantha Smith, 28, with three counts of... Read More.

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Habitat for Humanity looking for family to occupy home

Thursday, December 14 by Greg

Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity will be conducting informational meetings Friday and Saturday in an attempt to locate the family that will qualify to occupy a home currently under construction. Angela White Smith, the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity appeared on the Oldies 1013... Read More.

Boozman supporting defense programs with Arkansas ties

Thursday, December 14 by Ray King

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) supported Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 that invests in our nation’s servicemembers, helps secure our homeland and equips America and our allies to deter threats from adversaries. “This legislation is critical to... Read More.

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