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Southeast Arkansas College President Dr. Stephen Bloomberg shares information on the new student dorms

Friday, July 21 by Alex Bivens

As Southeast Arkansas College prepares to begin its athletic programs this fall, construction is continuing on the dormitories those athletes will live in. On Thursday, SEARK President Dr. Stephen Bloomberg was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and talked about those dorms. Morning show... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police release info on person wanted for July 15 homicide

Friday, July 21 by Greg

Wanted – 17-year-old Kylon Bead of Pine Bluff has been identified as a suspect in the July 15, 2023 homicide on East Lake Dr. in Pine Bluff. Bead goes by the nickname “TP”. Bead is wanted for Capital Murder. Photos of Bead are included... Read More.

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Redfield man arrested for terroristic threat at county assessors office

Thursday, July 20 by Greg

By Major Gary McClain -Jefferson County Sheriff Office On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, an employee of the Jefferson County Assessor's Real Estate Office reported a concerning interaction with Patrick Bryan Clark, 50. According to the employee's account, during a call to the office regarding an... Read More.

Westerman, others introduce Child Sex Victims Protection Act

Thursday, July 20 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – Thursday, Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-04), Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29), David Trone (D-MD-06), and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) introduced the Child Sex Crimes Victims Protection Act, legislation to reform the way juvenile victims of sex trafficking and abuse are sentenced if they retaliate against their abusers. “The... Read More.

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Sheridan challenges 2020 census results

Thursday, July 20 by Ray King

The City of Sheridan has challenged the results of the 2020 census that resulted in the city being classified as a “rural city” rather than “an urban city.” According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, in 2010, Sheridan was classified as “Urban qualifying area” since it... Read More.

Hot Springs Village man arrested on drug related charges

Thursday, July 20 by Ray King

By Ray King A Garland County man was arrested Wednesday after suspected drugs were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop. Stephen Claire, 56, of Hot Springs Village was taken into custody by White Hall Maj. Mickey Buffkin who had stopped the vehicle Claire was... Read More.

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Police arrest man after reported armed disturbance

Thursday, July 20 by Ray King

Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly threatened the mother of his child. Trevon Byrd, 27, was taken into custody after police responded to a reported armed disturbance on South Holly Street. Reading from an affidavit from Detective Chris Wieland, Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

Salvation Army Captain Jason Pardue explains the need for Christmas in July

Thursday, July 20 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on the Oldies 1013 morning show and this week, Capt. Jason Pardue of the Salvation Army talked about the Christmas in July fund raising campaign that will take place next week. He was asked about the locations where people can... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods Jr. to receive $900K for operations at the adult and juvenile detention centers

Thursday, July 20 by Alex Bivens

The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved legislation allocating nearly $900,000 to Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., with the funds being used for operations at the adult detention center and juvenile detention center. Prior to the meeting where the money was approved, Woods was a... Read More.

Pine Bluff native named Police Chief in Washington D.C.

Wednesday, July 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK —According to KATV Channel 7, a Pine Bluff native with more than 25 years of law enforcement experience became chief of police of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., on Monday, becoming the first African-American woman named as permanent chief of... Read More.

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Quapaw Nation elects new chairman

Wednesday, July 19 by Ray King

QUAPAW, Okla. – Wena Supernaw was officially sworn in Saturday as the Quapaw Nation Chairman. The Quapaw Nation owns and operates the Saracen Casino in Pine Bluff. Supernaw released an official statement on July 12 on the Quapaw Nation’s official media site. I am honored and humbled... Read More.

ASC presents “Rock Of Ages” at the Arts and Science Center in Pine Bluff on July 28th

Wednesday, July 19 by Alex Bivens

It will be Nothin' But A Good Time when "Rock Of Ages" hits the stage at the Arts and Science Center in Pine Bluff on July 28th. The show, which features great rock anthems from the 80's, was made into a movie starring Tom... Read More.

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