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One dead, one injured in apartment fire and shooting in Sheridan

Monday, July 10 by Greg

Jason Teague with the Sherridan Police Department confirms that 1 person died, and another transported to local hospital Monday afternoon at the Sheridan Heights Estates apartment complex. At 2:54 OEM in Grant County received a 911 call in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival,... Read More.

Jason Mitchell named interim Head Football Coach at White Hall for 2023 season

Monday, July 10 by Greg

White Hall schools superintendent Gary Williams announced today that Jason Mitchell, who previously served as offensive line coach and offensive coordinator for the White Hall Bulldogs has been named interim head coach for the 2023 season. Mitchell will take on the position after the... Read More.

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UAMS, Crime Lab cooperate on new pathology program

Monday, July 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has partnered with the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory to offer a one-year fellowship in forensic pathology, starting July 1, 2024. The fully accredited fellowship program, recently approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical... Read More.

$25k cash only bond set for man accused of robbing and pointing a gun at Family Dollar employee

Monday, July 10 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man currently on probation who is accused of pointing a gun at an employee of a dollar store Saturday during an alleged robbery. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the... Read More.

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Hot Spring woman arrested for allegedly assaulting EASI paramedic

Monday, July 10 by Alex Bivens

By: Ray King A Hot Springs woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly assaulted an ambulance attendant while enroute to the hospital. Maliekque Anderson, 27, was taken into custody after the ambulance driver was able to pull over and go to the back of the ambulance... Read More.

One killed, 3 hurt in Arkansas County accident

Monday, July 10 by Ray King

A two-vehicle crash in rural Arkansas County Saturday afternoon resulted in the death of one person and injuries to three more. According to a preliminary report, Alish Ratnani, 25, of Mabelvale was southbound in the northbound lane of U.S. 165 in a 2003 Ford when... Read More.

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PB Convention Center director Joseph McCorvy, praised the success of the rodeo

Monday, July 10 by Alex Bivens

By: Ray King The Pine Bluff Convention Center hosted its first-ever rodeo over the Fourth of July holiday weekend and director Joseph McCorvy talked about the crowd that attended the event when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday. Morning show host Greg Horne... Read More.

Tri-County Drug Force seizes 1 kilo of cocaine

Saturday, July 8 by Greg

In a joint operation by the Tri-County Drug Task Force, with assistance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Arkansas State Police, and Pine Bluff Vice & Narcotics, investigators seized 1 kilo of cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $100,000.00. At approximately 11:51... Read More.

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Joni Alexander Robinson announces bid for Mayor of Pine Bluff

Friday, July 7 by Ray King

I am Joni Alexander Robinson, and I am announcing my candidacy for Mayor of Pine Bluff. Our city is full of potential. We have a rich history and culture, access to industry by air, water, highway, & rail, a four-year university, and a community... Read More.

Watershed-Improvement Project Community Meeting at the Pine Bluff Convention Center

Friday, July 7 by Staff

Thursday the Arkansas Black Mayors Association held a community meeting at the Pine Bluff Convention Center to address flooding and also the drainage system. The Watershed Improvement Project is geared towards addressing and resolving the city's issues with flooding and drainage. The U.S. Department... Read More.

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State Little League tournament fast approaching

Friday, July 7 by Alex Bivens

By: Rick Walker The big day is fast approaching when the first pitch will be thrown out for the State Little League 11/12 year old tournament. Peter Austin came on with Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to give an update. Rick asked him is they... Read More.

Central Delta Community Action Agency is helping with the LIHEAP program

Friday, July 7 by Alex Bivens

By: Rick Walker As the summer wears on and the heat increases, so are the cooling bills. Central Delta Community Action Agency is once again helping out with the LIHEAP program. Hayley Brakebill from CDCAA joined Rick Walker to talk about how you can get... Read More.

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