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CARTI Docs Discuss Treatments and the Importance of Mammograms for Breast Cancer

Monday, July 17 by Staff

Doctors Yara Robertson and Shyann Renfroe of the CARTI Cancer Treatment Center were guests on the Oldies 1013 Morning show Monday to discuss screenings and other treatments for breast cancer. Dr. Yara Robertson shared insight on screenings for "High-Risk" Patients: Dr. Shyann Renfroe shared insight on... Read More.

$5,000 bond set for Pine Bluff woman accused of injuring her father during an altercation

Monday, July 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of injuring her father during an altercation Friday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Laura Hayes, 53, with second-degree domestic... Read More.

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County Judge files lawsuit against Quorum Court

Monday, July 17 by Ray King

By Ray King A lawsuit has been filed against the 13 members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court alleging they have failed to perform their duties. The suit was filed by Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson Friday and names each member of the County’s legislative body,... Read More.

17 year old, being held with no bond, is being charged as an adult in the death of juvenile

Monday, July 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King An investigation into a homicide in the early morning hours Saturday resulted in the arrest of a female juvenile who allegedly dropped off the victim near the site of the shooting to retaliate for a person pulling a gun on the girl. Morgan... Read More.

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Ryan Watley, CEO of GFPB, said plans were approved for a new apartment complex

Monday, July 17 by Alex Bivens

At a recent meeting, the Pine Bluff Planning Commission approved a plan to build an apartment complex on East 6th Avenue and Convention Center Drive. Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff said Friday the group that plans to build the apartments has $20... Read More.

Central Moloney CEO Chris Hart explains the workforce issues at the initial plant

Monday, July 17 by Alex Bivens

With the announcement Thursday that Central Moloney will add a second plant to manufacture electrical transformers in Florida, Chris Hart, the CEO of Central Moloney was asked about the workforce at the initial plant when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday. Morning... Read More.

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PB Police Chief Richardson explained the changes to the rank structure approved by Pine Bluff City Council

Monday, July 17 by Alex Bivens

At its most recent meeting, the Pine Bluff City Council approved an ordinance that changed the rank structure of the Pine Bluff Police Department. Police Chief Denise Richardson asked for the changes to be made, which included eliminating two deputy chief’s positions, and adding three... Read More.

Double murder Sunday afternoon from shooting at 17th and Hazel

Sunday, July 16 by Greg

Update 9:08PM Press Release from PBPD On July 16, 2023, at about 5:50 PM, Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to the area of 17th and Hazel for a reported shooting. When they arrived, officers located two males lying in the front yard of... Read More.

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Saturday morning shootout leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

Saturday, July 15 by Greg

On July 15, 2023, just after 4:00 AM, Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to the area of 3600 East Lake Dr. for a report of gunshots in the area. One of the officers looking in the area saw an object that... Read More.

Senate approves Boozman legislation on VA whistle blower training

Friday, July 14 by Ray King

WASHINGTON–– The U.S. Senate Thursday passed legislation championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide training to employees on reporting waste, fraud and abuse. The VA OIG Training Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation Boozman introduced with Sen.... Read More.

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Deseray McKinzy Appointed Project/Program Manager – Communications for UAPB’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences

Friday, July 14 by Alex Bivens

Deseray L. McKinzy has been appointed as Extension specialist, project/program manager-communications for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS). In this position she will work closely with the School’s dean/director to determine priorities and deliverables for... Read More.

Ryan Watley, GFPB CEO, explains the decision to donate to the millage campaign

Friday, July 14 by Alex Bivens

A special election is scheduled in August as voters in the Pine Bluff School District will decide the fate of a millage increase to build a new high school and make improvements to other schools in the district. Go Forward Pine Bluff has announced their... Read More.

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