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GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo

Thursday, December 7 by Rick Walker

GloWild has become one of the great holiday destinations in Arkansas. Joy Matlock from the Little Rock Zoo joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about it. Rick asked her when GloWild started Joy1 He asked her about new things added this year To find out... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds Rouse conviction and sentence

Wednesday, December 6 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man convicted of a 2019 murder failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals he was justified in using deadly physical force against the victim. Jason Rouse, now 39, is serving a 28-year prison sentence at the North Central Unit... Read More.

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A $750k bond set for a Pine Bluff man accused of first-degree murder

Wednesday, December 6 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $750,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of involvement in a homicide in November. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Phillip McFadden, 74, with first-degree murder and... Read More.

Multiple missing Justices forced Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson to adjourn the Quorum Court with nothing accomplished, yet again

Wednesday, December 6 by Alex Bivens

Nearly half the members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court did not show up for scheduled committee meetings Tuesday as the stand-off between County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the county’s legislative body continued into its ninth month. Justices of the Peace Reginald Adams,... Read More.

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Central Moloney President and CEO discusses King Cotton and gifts for the community

Tuesday, December 5 by Alex Bivens

The King Cotton Classic high school basketball tournament sponsored by Central Moloney returns to the Pine Bluff Convention Center right after Christmas and on Tuesday, Chris Hart, President and CEO of Central Moloney talked about it when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning... Read More.

State revenue in November tops expectations

Tuesday, December 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration reported Tuesday that state revenue last month exceeded expectations by over 28 million dollars, indicative of a strong economy. The DFA said that in November, sales tax collections alone were $17 million above forecast. For example, sales... Read More.

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State says no to Uygur presidential candidacy

Tuesday, December 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas election officials on Monday said online news personality Cenk Uygur, who was born in Turkey, can’t appear on the state’s Democratic presidential primary ballot next year. The determination comes weeks after Uygur proclaimed that he had become the first... Read More.

UAPB Extension Project Supports Rice Production in East Africa

Tuesday, December 5 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — A researcher at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has been providing Extension outreach and technical assistance to partners in East Africa. Dr. Sathish Kumar Ponniah, associate professor of plant science for UAPB, has been working with faculty... Read More.

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City accepts property gift next to Chick-fil-A

Monday, December 4 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday accepted property located east of and behind the new Chick-fil-A restaurant on U.S. Highway 63 with the provision that no other building, asphalt or concrete pavement, sign or temporary or permanent structure can be built... Read More.

UAPB’s Small Farms Program to host meeting Tuesday to assist farmers and ranchers

Monday, December 4 by Alex Bivens

The Small Farms Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will be hosting a meeting Tuesday to assist farmers and ranchers sign up for programs to help them improve their land manage their crops, pastures and hay by installing or carrying out... Read More.

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Kingsland woman died in Monday accident

Monday, December 4 by Ray King

A one-vehicle accident near Fordyce in Dallas County early Monday resulted in the death of a Kingsland woman. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Linda Fletcher, 62, was southbound on U.S. 79 when the 2011 Ford Flex she was driving left... Read More.

A $75k bond was set for a Warren man on parole for drug related charges

Monday, December 4 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Monday for a Warren man, currently on parole, on drug related charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Mark Womble, 51, with possession of a controlled substance... Read More.

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