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$25k bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of beating his girlfriend

Wednesday, September 27 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of forcing his way into a house Saturday and beating his girlfriend. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Richard Williams,... Read More.

Gould man accused of capital murder held without bond

Wednesday, September 27 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Gould man accused of being involved in a shooting Sunday on the east side of Pine Bluff will be held without bond while prosecutors prepare formal charges against him. Following a court hearing Wednesday, Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney ruled prosecutors... Read More.

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Chief Richardson and Central Moloney’s Chris Hart talked about the recent gang activity

Wednesday, September 27 by Alex Bivens

Since the murder of 16-year-old Damien Pierson on July 15, Pine Bluff Police have arrested four teenagers for capital murder, all of them 17 years old, and all reportedly involved in a gang. On Tuesday, Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson and Chris Har, the... Read More.

PBSD held their first board meeting since its return to local control

Wednesday, September 27 by Alex Bivens

Now that the Pine Bluff School District has been returned to local control, the board held its first meeting Monday night and Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree was asked what the district does now. Barbaree was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday and explained... Read More.

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HOUSE PASSES WESTERMAN COSPONSORED BILL TO PROTECT OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Tuesday, September 26 by Greg

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5110, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement: “As an avid outdoorsman, I was outraged to hear of the Biden Administration’s misinterpretation of the BSCA to stop funding... Read More.

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree talks about the homecoming dance that was cancelled

Tuesday, September 26 by Alex Bivens

Last week, the Pine Bluff School District cancelled a dance that had been scheduled following the high school’s football game Friday. On Tuesday, School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree was asked about that when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Barbaree mentioned an investigation and... Read More.

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PBPD Chief Richardson and Central Moloney CEO Chris Hart made a major announcement this morning

Tuesday, September 26 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson and Central Moloney CEO Chris Hart appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday to make a major announcement that will benefit the department both now and in the future. Morning show host Greg Horne asked Richardson what was... Read More.

$5k cash only bond set for Redfield man on multiple allegations

Tuesday, September 26 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 cash only bond was set Tuesday for a Redfield man on multiple allegations involving an altercation with his grandparents. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jason Coker, 24, with second-degree... Read More.

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Pine Bluff School District Board holds first meeting since release from state control

Monday, September 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff School Board held its first monthly meeting Monday evening, less than a week after they gained local control from the state. This meeting was considered historic according to Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree who explained that the district has been under state control... Read More.

Suspect named in Monday double shooting that results in 1 dead

Monday, September 25 by Greg

UPDATE The Pine Bluff Police Detectives have identified 29-year-old Matthew Alan Ferry as the suspect in this homicide. Ferry is about 5' 10" tall and has brown eyes. He was last known to live in the 2000 block of W. 5th in Pine Bluff. He... Read More.

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Suspect in custody from Sunday murder

Monday, September 25 by Greg

Update 10 pm Monday September 25th Donovan Cuthbertson, the suspect in the September 24th homicide of Racheal Crouch at 1805 Belmoor, has been located and arrested Sept. 25, 2023 UPDATE: The victims' names have been released: 30-year-old is Hussain Ahmen (in Critical condition) 33-year-old is Rachel Crouch (deceased) On... Read More.

Motorcycle rider killed in Pulaski County accident

Monday, September 25 by Ray King

A Mayflower man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in rural Pulaski County Saturday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Tony Oaks, 66, was southbound on Arkansas Highway 113 at the Pulaski-Perry Count line and while negotiating a curve, the 2006 Harley Davidson he was... Read More.

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