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The Quapaw Nation, owners of the Saracen Casino are committed to Pine Bluff and completing the hotel

Monday, August 28 by Alex Bivens

The Quapaw Nation, owners of the Saracen Casino and soon to be resort has seen its share of turmoil recently with a change in the leadership but they are committing millions of dollars to the construction of the 13-story hotel on the property. On Friday,... Read More.

Shooting in Pine Bluff leaves 1 dead and 1 injured

Monday, August 28 by Greg

On August 28, 2023, just after 1:00 AM Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to the area 2601 N. Hutchinson for a report of gunshots in the area. While en route to the area, another call came in from a person stating... Read More.

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Jefferson County District Court Judge Kim Bridgforth announced that she will seek re-election

Friday, August 25 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson County District Court Judge Kim Bridgforth has announced that she will seek re-election for the office of Jefferson County District Court, Division I. The court is responsible for county and state misdemeanor cases, traffic, civil and small claim matters and one half of... Read More.

Saracen Chief Market Officer Carlton Saffa on the Saracen Casino Hotel progress

Friday, August 25 by Alex Bivens

After a lot of stops and starts attributed to COVID, inflation and other factors, construction is “full steam ahead” on the Saracen Casino hotel. On Friday, Saracen Chief Market Officer Carlton Saffa talked about it when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Morning show... Read More.

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EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Jefferson County OEM has issued a burn ban

Friday, August 25 by Alex Bivens

At 11:00 am this morning Deltaplex was informed by the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management that all of Jefferson County is under a burn ban. The areas include: Pine Bluff, White Hall, Redfield, Altheimer, Wabbaseka, Sherrill and Tucker.

Monticello council approves new police pay scale

Friday, August 25 by Ray King

The City Council at Monticello has approved a new pay scale for the Monticello Police Department, separating it from the city’s general pay scale. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the new pay scale will consider factors such as years of experience and certifications holding... Read More.

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Congressional delegation asked President to declare disaster for counties affected by June storm

Friday, August 25 by Ray King

WASHINGTON— U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—wrote to President Joe Biden urging him to support Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ request for a major disaster declaration for Arkansas, Faulkner, Lonoke, Mississippi, Poinsett,... Read More.

$100k bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of robbing person at gun point

Friday, August 25 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $100,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of robbing another person at gunpoint Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kamarea Wainright, 21, with aggravated... Read More.

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One killed, one hurt in accident in Little Rock

Friday, August 25 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident in Pulaski County Thursday night. According to a preliminary report, Marquita Gantt, 40, of Little Rock was westbound on Mabelvale Cutoff when the 2009 Chevrolet she was driving crossed the centerline and struck... Read More.

High School Football starts tonight

Friday, August 25 by Greg

Football season in Arkansas kicks off this evening. Many games to start an hour later because of the heat as Friday night lights gets started across the state tonight. Locally Sheridan visits White Hall with 8pm Kickoff. You can watch at deltaplex.tv or... Read More.

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Circiut Judge Rob Wyatt explains the difference in becoming a judge in Arkansas versus a federal judge

Thursday, August 24 by Alex Bivens

Unlike the federal system where judges are appointed and serve life terms, judges in Arkansas, from the Supreme Court on down are elected. On Wednesday, Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and was asked about that. Wyatt, who is... Read More.

Jury sentences Smith to 13 life sentences in 2020 murders

Thursday, August 24 by Ray King

By Ray King After deliberating for an hour-and-a-half Wednesday, a Jefferson County jury found Bryant Lamont Smith, 36, guilty of two counts of Capital murder, one count of attempted capital murder and multiple other offenses that all happened the same day. He was found guilty in... Read More.

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