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$100k bond set for White Hall man accused of sexually assulting a minor

Wednesday, October 4 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Wednesday for a White Hall man accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile in August. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Corey Welch, 39, with two counts of... Read More.

Finalists Named for 6th Ave. Vendors Project

Tuesday, October 3 by Staff

The City of Pine Bluff, Go Forward Pine Bluff and partners held an Announcement Press Conference to announce the finalists selected to occupy space at the new Sixth Avenue District. Followed by a Topping Off Ceremony for the 6th and Main St. construction site. Vendors:... Read More.

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Camden man killed when his vehicle hit by train

Tuesday, October 3 by Ray King

A Camden man was killed in the early morning hours Tuesday when the vehicle he was driving was hit by a train in Bearden. According to a preliminary report, John W. Williams, 49, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe west on Elm Street when he... Read More.

Morgun Henson with the Arts and Science Center joind Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex

Tuesday, October 3 by Alex Bivens

The fall is full of fun activities at the Arts and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas. Morgun Henson with the Center joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about two upcoming events. This Friday is the popular Live At 5. Rick asked her if... Read More.

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Trey Bohannan of Design One discussed the progress at the go-cart track and the third annual tractor show

Tuesday, October 3 by Alex Bivens

Dirt work has started on the planed go-cart track and miniature golf course on East Harding Avenue and on Tuesday, Trey Bohannan of Design One appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show where he talked about that work. Morning show host Greg Horne asked what... Read More.

Emergency medical calls top fire department responses for September

Tuesday, October 3 by Ray King

Almost 60 percent of the calls Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services firefighters responded to I September were emergency medical calls, according to the department’s monthly report provide to the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night. Firefighters responded to a total of 475 calls in... Read More.

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PB City Council approves handful of items Monday evening

Monday, October 2 by Greg

By Ray King A significant increase in the rate the Pine Bluff Transit Department was paying for insurance had the city looking for an alternative and they were able to find that alternative and save a lot of money. During a brief meeting Monday, the Pine... Read More.

FEMA announces test of emergency warning system

Monday, October 2 by Ray King

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, commonly known as FEMA, announced it is planning a nationwide test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Wednesday. The alert will be delivered to cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and televisions, at 2:20 p.m. Eastern time. The message... Read More.

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Man killed in one-vehicle accident in Lonoke County

Monday, October 2 by Ray King

A still unidentified driver was killed in a one-vehicle accident in rural Lonoke County Sunday night. According to a preliminary report, the man was southbound on U.S. 67/167 in the southbound lane when the 1997 Ford he was driving began to spin clockwise, traveled down... Read More.

Monticello City Council approves water and sewer line projects

Monday, October 2 by Ray King

The Monticello City Council last week approved water and sewer line relocations on Main Street. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, representatives of McClellan Engineering said they had been working on the project for several years because the Arkansas Department of Transportation was planning to... Read More.

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Carlton Saffa, Saracen Chief Market Officer discussed the progress on the hotel

Friday, September 29 by Alex Bivens

Work is continuing on the hotel and event center at the Saracen Casino and on Friday, Saracen Chief Market Officer Carlton Saffa was asked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Saffa said plans for the hotel reminded him of something... Read More.

$5k bond set for Oklaona man accused of possession of drugs and paraphernalia

Friday, September 29 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King An Oklaona man arrested Thursday will have to post a $5,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center while prosecutors prepare drug related charges against him. Following a court hearing Friday, Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney ruled prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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