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Fire Chief Howell on with Oldies 101.3 actively recruiting

Friday, July 7 by Alex Bivens

By: Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell on Friday said his department is still actively recruiting new firefighters in an effort to get back to full strength. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Howell said there are currently 90 firefighters... Read More.

Pine Bluff man has $100,000 bond set after having drugs delivered

Friday, July 7 by Alex Bivens

By: Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man on a felony drug allegation. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Cardero Aytch, 32, with trafficking a controlled substance, a Class... Read More.

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Benton man dies when hit by vehicle in Saline County

Friday, July 7 by Ray King

A Benton man was killed Thursday when he was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Interstate 30 in Saline County. According to a preliminary report, Christopher S. McCallister, 47, entered the roadway near mile marker 118 and was hit by a Peterbuilt tractor-trailer... Read More.

Policy changes will allow PB police officers with more than 20 years of service to take home vehicles

Friday, July 7 by Alex Bivens

By: Ray King A change in policy that will allow Pine Bluff Police officers with more than 20 years of service who live outside the city limits to take home a vehicle was approved by the Pine Bluff City Council Wednesday night. The previous policy applied... Read More.

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State Police investigate shooting involving part-time police officer

Thursday, July 6 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff Police Department asked the Arkansas State Police to investigate a shooting that occurred on Brentwood Drive about 10 p.m. Wednesday because a parttime PBPD employee was involved in the incident, which has been described as a domestic disturbance. Homeowner Whitney Bradley, 37,... Read More.

Flock cameras placed at intersections at Tull

Thursday, July 6 by Ray King

A small community in Grant County has added surveillance cameras at several intersections. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, three Flock cameras have been installed at Tull. They join cameras placed at Leola, Poyen and Traskwood and are overseen by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Peter... Read More.

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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest

Thursday, July 6 by Alex Bivens

By: Ray King A traffic stop by an Arkansas State Trooper June 30 resulted in the arrest of a man on drug related charges. Jamelle Jackson was taken into custody after Trooper Quincy Harris stopped a black Dodge Charger that was northbound on Interstate 530 for... Read More.

$10K bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun during altercation

Thursday, July 6 by Alex Bivens

By: Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun at another man during an altercation Tuesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dwight Shelton, 42,... Read More.

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State reports $1.1 billion surplus

Thursday, July 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The fiscal year ended in Arkansas with a surplus of more than $1.1 billion, which is the state’s second largest, finance officials announced Wednesday. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue for the fiscal... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves revising rank structure of PBPD

Wednesday, July 5 by Greg

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Wednesday approved an ordinance revising the rank structure of the Pine Bluff Police Department. Among other things, the ordinance provides for one assistant chief of police who is appointed and serves at discretion of... Read More.

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The Arkansas Black Mayor’s Association hosting flooding info meeting Thursday

Wednesday, July 5 by Greg

The Arkansas Black Mayor’s Association will be hosting an information meeting at the Pine Bluff Convention Center Thursday at 6 p.m. to collect information about flooding problems in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, Frank Bateman, Executive Director... Read More.

Two killed in July 4 traffic accidents

Wednesday, July 5 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed Tuesday when the four-wheeler he was riding struck a vehicle on the Interstate 30 frontage road at Roosevelt Street. According to a preliminary report, Quintarious Jones, 25, was eastbound on a Yamaha four-wheeler when it struck a 2018 Jeep... Read More.

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