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United Way Director talks retirement and Imagination Library

Thursday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday on the Oldies 1013 morning show is United Way Day and Executive Director Leslie Dorn joined to discuss her upcoming retirement set for September. Morning show host Greg Horne asked Dorn about her plans after serving twenty-three years with United Way. Horne then went on... Read More.

Three arrested for residential burglary

Thursday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A report of a suspicious vehicle parked in front of a house on Shannon Road Wednesday resulted in the arrest of three people accused of breaking into the house. James Dixon, 57, Christopher Kendall, 28, both of Pine Bluff and Shelby Runion, 26,... Read More.

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Boozman, others introduce legislation on drone use

Wednesday, June 7 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant (DIIG) Act to help utilize drone technology to inspect critical infrastructure. This bipartisan bill would authorize $100 million in competitive grants to help local governments fund... Read More.

$100,000 bond set for murder suspect allegedly involved with a second shooting

Wednesday, June 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 20-year-old man arrested in connection with a murder in May also confessed to being involved in a second shooting incident the night before the murder. During a court hearing Wednesday, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West explained the new allegations against Will Rogers. Rogers is... Read More.

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SEARK Arts and Science Center registration for summer camps for kids open

Wednesday, June 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

If you are still searching for things to get your kids involved in this summer, the Arts and Science Center in Pine Bluff has some options. Morgun Henson was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex and talked about summer camps, which are almost all full... Read More.

Suspect accused of murder to be held without bond

Wednesday, June 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 20-year-old Pine Bluff man arrested in connection with a murder on May 7 will be held without bond on multiple allegations. Will Rogers was taken into custody by police after they served a search warrant at a house on West 34th Avenue... Read More.

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Court says inmate lawsuit on DNA evidence can proceed

Wednesday, June 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that an Arkansas inmate on death row can sue the state in his effort to have new tests run on DNA evidence that could clear him. The three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit... Read More.

Jefferson Regional to host bi-weekly farmers market

Tuesday, June 6 by Staff

Jefferson Regional is hosting a summer Farmer’s Market for employees as well as the public. The market will be open every other Friday in the hospital parking lot at 40th and Hickory. The next one will take place on June 9th, starting at 6:30 am and... Read More.

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Workers begin clearing land for new Chick-fil-A in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, June 6 by Staff

Land was being cleared Tuesday morning at the site of the new Chick-fil-A on U.S. Highway 63 and Interstate 530. Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff, who worked with city officials to bring the restaurant to the city was on hand as... Read More.

Police team with U.S. Marshalls to arrest wanted suspect

Tuesday, June 6 by Ray King

Vice and Narcotics Detectives with the Pine Bluff Police Department have been working with the U.S. Marshalls to locate 22-year-old Johnathan Boykin. Boykin was wanted by El Dorado Arkansas Police Department for Attempted Murder. The detectives developed a lead on Boykin’s location and set up... Read More.

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20-year-old arrested in connection to May 7 murder

Tuesday, June 6 by Ray King

Detectives with the Pine Bluff Police Department made an arrest last night in connection with the May 7, 2023 murder at MLK Park in Pine Bluff. After identifying suspects in the murder, the detectives executed a search warrant on June 5, 2023, at a home... Read More.

Ward 2 council member, Steven Shaner, announces he will be a candidate in May 2024 primary.

Tuesday, June 6 by Alex Bivens

Ward 2 City Council member Steven Shaner, who will complete his first term in 2024 said Tuesday he will be a candidate for reelection in the May 2024 primary. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Shaner was asked why and responded this way. Shaner... Read More.

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