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Lawsuit challenges state law on providing harmful material to minors

Friday, June 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed Friday challenges an Arkansas law that would subject librarians and booksellers to criminal charges if they provide “harmful” materials to minors. A coalition that includes the Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock filed the challenge... Read More.

GFPB CEO talks recent charges against previous URA Director

Friday, June 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

An investigation by the Arkansas State Police that began in July 2022 has resulted in criminal charges being filed against the former director of the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency who allegedly worked with a former Pine Bluff resident to steal $667,384 from the... Read More.

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PBFD Chief Howell discusses recent sales tax increase defeat

Friday, June 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

A proposed three-eighth cent sales tax increase for public safety that was on the ballot in May failed by 20 votes and on Friday, Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was asked about it. Howell was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show... Read More.

Urban Renewal Director issues statement on Taggart charges

Friday, June 2 by Ray King

The director of the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency has issued a statement following the announcement Thursday that criminal charges have been filed against former director Maurice Taggart and another person alleging the misuse of public funds. Taggart and Roderick Morris of Houston, Texas, are... Read More.

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PBPD Chief Richardson talks officer and department performances despite shortages

Friday, June 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson thinks her officers are doing a good job considering that the department is short of people, meaning each officer is having to do more. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday, Richardson backed up her statement with current... Read More.

Investigation into theft of Urban Renewal money leads to charges against Taggart and Texas man

Thursday, June 1 by Ray King

By Ray King The former director of the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency and a Texas man who was identified as the owner of a company to provide asbestos removal for the agency have been formally charged with multiple counts of theft of property and... Read More.

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Grant County Library announces summer reading program

Thursday, June 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

If you live in Grant County and the surrounding areas and you are looking for fun activities for the family, head to the library in Sheridan. Amanda Yancey heads up the programming and was a guest of Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex. Rick asked her... Read More.

Richardson discusses sales tax defeat

Thursday, June 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

In her first interview since the proposed three-eighth cent sales tax for public safety was defeated, Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson said she was “very disappointed” that the tax failed by 20 votes. Richardson was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and... Read More.

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$25,000 bond set for woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend

Thursday, June 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

A $25,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kinyetta Ringo, 37, with second-degree domestic battery. During the court hearing, Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

North Little Rock man killed when hit by vehicle

Thursday, June 1 by Ray King

A North Little Rock man was killed Tuesday when he was hit by a vehicle. According to a preliminary report, Mark Lorge, 71, was hit by a 2007 Ford F-150 that was traveling north in the inside lane of Arkansas Highway 107 at Osage Street... Read More.

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Sheepdog Impact Assistance strives to assist veterans

Wednesday, May 31 by Staff

One of the best organizations in a America supporting vets and first responders is Sheepdog Impact Assistance. The groups national headquarters is in Rogers, Arkansas, but they have a chapter in Central Arkansas and members right here in the Deltaplex. Sheepdog's Director of Philanthropy Jayme... Read More.

Deputy Appraiser says notice of reappraisal letters to be sent July 2023

Wednesday, May 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

Forty-two thousand reappraisal letters will be mailed out in July to property owners whose property value has increased since the last appraisal in 2018. Bruce White Jr. a Deputy Appraiser at the Jefferson County Assessor Office joined Talk Back Live Morning Show with Host Floyd... Read More.

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