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$750k cash only bond set for a Pine Bluff man accused of being involved in an incident where shots were fired at police

Friday, October 6 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $750,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole who is accused of being involved in an incident Thursday where shots were fired at a police officer. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond... Read More.

Martin announces bid for state supreme court

Friday, October 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas legislator who unsuccessfully sought the Democratic gubernatorial nomination last year is running for chief justice of the state Supreme Court. Jay Martin on announced Wednesday that he’s running to replace outgoing Chief Justice Dan Kemp in next year’s... Read More.

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Arrest made in shootout involving Police at Camelot Apartments in Pine Bluff

Thursday, October 5 by Greg

UPDATE: Detectives have arrested 24-year-old, Quantarious Sission (pictured with mini afro and clean shaved face), for the attempted capital murder on a police officer. Sission was apprehended near the area of Camelot Apartments by Pine Bluff Police and assisting agencies, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and... Read More.

City of Pine Bluff Hosts Grand Opening of Police Training Center in Honor of Fallen Officer Kevin Collins

Thursday, October 5 by Staff

The city of Pine Bluff hosted a grand opening at the Police Training Center in honor of fallen officer Detective Kevin Collins. The event started with a prayer followed by Mayor Shirley Washington giving a statement on the efforts it took to put the... Read More.

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Jefferson County Health Department hold flu clinic through the month of October

Thursday, October 5 by Alex Bivens

In an effort to reduce the number of cases of flu this year, the Jefferson County Health Department will be administering flu shots through the month of October and has planned a mass effort Friday. Lakesha Webb-Collins with the Arkansas Department of Health explained the... Read More.

State legislature to probe Governor’s purchase of lecturn

Thursday, October 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Sarah Huckabee Sanders rose to national prominence in part during her time at the lectern as White House press secretary, but the purchase of a $19,000 lectern for the Arkansas governor is undergoing scrutiny and prompting claims that records about... Read More.

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Pine Bluff crime except homicides down from a year ago

Thursday, October 5 by Ray King

While overall crime in Pine Bluff is down almost 34 percent this year compared to a year ago, that does not include the crime that gets the most attention, homicides. According to the police department’s monthly report, there have been 2,816 total crimes reported from... Read More.

2 killed in 16-vehicle traffic accident in northeast Arkansas

Thursday, October 5 by Ray King

Two people were killed, and six others injured in an accident in rural Jackson County in Northeast Arkansas Tuesday that involved a total of 16 vehicles. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, all the vehicles were northbound on U.S. Highway 67... Read More.

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Voting info from Jefferson County Clerk office

Wednesday, October 4 by Greg

Jefferson County Clerk office wants to let everyone know: 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 voters who wish to receive an absentee ballot must contact... Read More.

Ryan Watley, Go Forward’s CEO discussed the four vendors chosen

Wednesday, October 4 by Alex Bivens

On Tuesday, Go Forward Pine Bluff named the four food vendors chosen to occupy space in the currently under construction project at Sixth Avenue and Main Street. That project is expected to be completed by May 2024, according to Go Forward CEO Ryan Watley, and... Read More.

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Appeals Court upholds Fleming conviction on drug and gun allegations

Wednesday, October 4 by Ray King

A Drew County man convicted in 2021 of drug and weapons charges failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that his motion to suppress the evidence in his case was wrongly denied. Joshua Steven Fleming, 47, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after... Read More.

New United Way Director Jason Duren and Tavonte Calhoun of the Boys & Girls Club discussed the B&GC on the Morning Show

Wednesday, October 4 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week, new United Way Director Jason Duren was joined by Tavonte Calhoun of the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County. Morning show host Greg Horne asked Calhoun if the three club sites in Pine... Read More.

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