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Mayor Shirley Washington announces candidacy for re-election as Mayor of Pine Bluff

Friday, November 17 by Alex Bivens

Seven years ago, I faced a choice. As a person of faith, an educator, and a lifelong citizen of Pine Bluff, I saw our community heading down the wrong path. Because of my sincere beliefs in our community, I decided to do something I had... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas schools receive grants for calming rooms

Friday, November 17 by Ray King

Schools in eight Southeast Arkansas Counties are among 75 schools statewide to receive funding to set up calming rooms for the mental well being of students. The students will receive 2,500 grants from Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield through their “Take Good Care Calming Room... Read More.

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$2,500 bond set for a Mablevale man who allegedly broke into two vehicles at a Pine Bluff Fire Station

Friday, November 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Mabelvale man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly broke into two vehicles at a Pine Bluff Fire Station. Randall Raper, 40, was taken into custody after he was detained by firefighters until police arrived. Reading from an affidavit by Detective Chris Wieland, Deputy... Read More.

$5k bond set for Pine Bluff man on drug related charges

Friday, November 17 by Alex Bivens

A $5,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man on drug related charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Edward Smith, 41, with possession of a controlled substance with purpose to deliver. Reading... Read More.

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Circut Judge Rob Wyatt discussed how AI (artificial intelligence) could affect the court system

Friday, November 17 by Alex Bivens

Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt was a guest on the Oldies 101 morning show Thursday and was asked about AI (artificial intelligence) and the effect it could have on the court system since photos and videos can be made to look real. Wyatt responded this... Read More.

Mar’Tavius Proctor announces he is running for Ward 4

Thursday, November 16 by Alex Bivens

Four years ago, Mar'Tavius Proctor graduated from Dollarway High School without a clear sense of his life's purpose. However, he knew that he wanted to make a positive impact on his community, regardless of the career path he chose. Therefore, he decided to pursue higher... Read More.

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Game and Fish predicts more than 100,000 duck hunters to visit Arkansas during hunting season

Thursday, November 16 by Ray King

Arkansas Game and Fish officials predict over 100,000 hunters will be hitting the duck blinds during the 2023-2024 duck hunting season. Jim Harris, managing editor of the AGF Wildlife Magazine, said deer season tends to bring out more hunters, but the state is still known... Read More.

Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt discussed the recent telephone scam

Thursday, November 16 by Alex Bivens

A recent press release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about a new telephone scam that is making the rounds. On Thursday, Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt was a guest on the Oldies 101 morning show to talk about it. Wyatt explained that there are... Read More.

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Go Forward Pine Bluff’s CEO Ryan Watley discusses how projects will be completed

Thursday, November 16 by Alex Bivens

The current five-eights cent sales tax, commonly called the Go Forward tax is due to expire in September of next year. In the meantime, there are a number of projects that Go Forward Pine Bluff has started, including the go-kart track, 6th and Main Plaza,... Read More.

PBPD investigating Thursday morning homicide of 34 year old in Pine Bluff

Thursday, November 16 by Greg

On November 16, 2023, at approximately 6:43 a.m., Pine Bluff officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of West 11th Avenue, in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers located 34-year-old, Antonio Martin, with an apparent fatal gunshot wound. There is no suspect information at... Read More.

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Quorum Court continues to not conduct business for Jefferson County while bills go unpaid

Thursday, November 16 by Alex Bivens

Proposed ordinances including funds for employee Christmas bonuses and for the Jefferson County Road Department were on the agenda for the Quorum Court at a special meeting Wednesday but bickering between rival factions prevented them from being considered. As has been the case all year,... Read More.

Sheridan Mayor Cain Nattin joins Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex

Thursday, November 16 by Alex Bivens

Every month, the Mayor of Sheridan Cain Nattin joins Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex. This month, they talked budgeting and other matters. Rick asked Mayor Nattin about the raises for police Mayor Nattin was asked when the budget has to be done They discussed what went... Read More.

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