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JuJu Ford to be held without bond for capital murder

Thursday, August 17 by Ray King

By Ray King The third suspect in the shooting death of a man Saturday on the parking lot of Dollar Tree on East Harding Avenue made his initial court appearance in Jefferson County District Court Thursday. Julius Ford, 22, also known as JuJu will be held... Read More.

Morgun Henson with Arts & Science Center says activities are increasing now that school is back in session

Thursday, August 17 by Alex Bivens

With schools back in session, activities are increasing at the Arts and Science Center in Pine Bluff. Morgun Henson was a guest of Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about Second Saturday Fun Day coming up in September. One of the key activities will... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson explains the many agencies that have been assisting the PBPD

Thursday, August 17 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff has had a number of homicides this year, many of them involving multiple suspects. Police have made arrests in many of those homicides and on Thursday, Police Chief Denise Richardson was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show where host Greg Horne... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Opens Urology Clinic

Thursday, August 17 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson Regional announces the opening of a new urology clinic and welcomes two new physicians to Southeast Arkansas. Jefferson Regional Urology Associates is located in the Jefferson Professional Center 2, 1601 West 40th Avenue, Suite 301C, in Pine Bluff. The clinic features two physicians, Nathan... Read More.

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Judge Robinson explains some of the work happening around Jefferson County

Thursday, August 17 by Alex Bivens

As work continues cutting trees in northern Jefferson County to build a new road into the site of a proposed plant that will convert natural gas into liquid fuel, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson is confident that the plant will happen. Appearing on the Oldies... Read More.

Suspect in Pine Bluff July double murder on Hazel in custody

Wednesday, August 16 by Greg

Double Homicide Suspect in custody 19-year-old, Trenton Xavion Rogers, who was wanted by Pine Bluff Police Detectives for multiple felonies, including a double homicide, turned himself in around 5:30 P.M. Rogers will be booked in at W. C. Dub Brassell Detention Center on 2-counts of Capital... Read More.

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Saracen sports betting outpaces Oaklawn and Southland

Wednesday, August 16 by Ray King

Sports betting at Saracen Casino in July totaled $10.14 million, more than double the totals from OaklawnRacing or SouthlandGaming. In addition, Saracen had $1.07 million in net winning, which also surpassed the other casinos in the state. Totals for Oaklawn were a handle of $1.3... Read More.

Teen Court accepting volunteers for 2023-24 school year

Wednesday, August 16 by Ray King

The Teen Court Program is a volunteer program for teens in grades 9-12 in Jefferson and Lincoln counties. It offers Teen Court volunteers an opportunity to decide on real life cases of first-time offenders and serve in the roles of prosecuting attorney, defense attorney,... Read More.

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Sheridan City Council discusses animal shelter

Wednesday, August 16 by Ray King

A special meeting of the Sheridan City Council last week discussed complaints that a new kennel had not been installed at the Sheridan Animal Shelter. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Police Chief Jason Teague said that a slab that had been poured recently and... Read More.

Statement from Sheridan Police on school situation

Wednesday, August 16 by Greg

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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson spoke about the latest string of shootings

Wednesday, August 16 by Alex Bivens

Before he was elected as Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson spent a number of years with the Sheriff’s Department, including a stint as sheriff. Robinson was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday and was asked about the string of shootings and homicides... Read More.

No bond given for the two brothers accused in the murder of Ryan Wear

Wednesday, August 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King Two brothers from Altheimer who were arrested Monday will be held without bond while prosecutors prepare murder charges against them. Gregory McGown, 19, and Javreon McGown, 21, were identified as suspects in the Saturday shooting death of Ryan Wear, 30, who was found... Read More.

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