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PB Police Chief Richardson endorses both sales tax initiatives.

Wednesday, May 3 by Alex Bivens

On Wednesday, Oldies 101.3 morning show host Greg Horne and Will Jenkins began a discussion of a major department store closing two stores in San Francisco, in large part because of crime related issues. Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson joined the conversation and was... Read More.

Mural unveiled at 300 S. Main

Wednesday, May 3 by Staff

Mayor Shirley Washington and other local dignitaries came together to unveil a new art mural at 200 South Main. The mural artists include Zach Webb, Robert Butler, Austin Dunn, Jalen Macon, and DaMarion Vinson.

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Woods discusses Quorum Court conflict

Wednesday, May 3 by Alex Bivens

For the past few months, a majority of the members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court and County Judge Gerald Robinson have failed to approve any legislation due to conflicts between the two sides. Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who has sued Robinson over finances for... Read More.

Man accused of 2019 murder sentenced to prison after pleading guilty

Wednesday, May 3 by Ray King

By Ray King A 26-year-old Pine Bluff man was sentenced to prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to a murder committed in 2019. Jaylon Lowe was originally charged with capital murder but entered the plea to a reduced charge of first-degree murder on the second day of... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce to host 2023 Business Expo

Wednesday, May 3 by Alex Bivens

On Thursday, the Greater Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Business Expo at the Convention Center. Jennifer Kline, Director of the Chamber talked about the event on Oldies 1013 Tuesday morning. Morning show host Greg Horne asked Kline want people need to do... Read More.

Mayor Shirley Washington explains her support of the 5/8 GFPB sales tax.

Wednesday, May 3 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington has been a supporter of the Go Forward initiative since it began and when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Monday, she explained how she got involved. She went on to say this. Based on her statements, morning show... Read More.

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Sheridan Farmer’s Market set to open

Tuesday, May 2 by Staff

The Farmer's Market will be opening this weekend in downtown Sheridan will be just part of the exciting weekend. Sarah Otten with Kickstart Sheridan joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about the events. She was asked about the mission of Kickstart Sheridan. She went on... Read More.

Beat A Part Of The Cure Walk will take place at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock

Tuesday, May 2 by Staff

This Saturday, the Beat A Part Of The Cure Walk will take place at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock to raise money for the Win Rockefeller Cancer Research Center. Pine Bluff native Daniel Frazier was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about how... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for downtown crossing construction

Tuesday, May 2 by Staff

By a vote of 7-0, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to reconstruct a railroad crossing downtown as part of the on-going streetscape project. Council member Glen Brown Sr., left before the item was... Read More.

Sheriff Woods says he understands both sides; Endorses 5/8th cent GFPB sales tax

Tuesday, May 2 by Alex Bivens

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Woods was asked what were the good points for those opposing extending the tax for another seven years. He went on to say that he had not made up his mind on how he will vote on a... Read More.

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Pine Bluff woman arrested after allegedly pointing loaded gun at her boyfriend

Tuesday, May 2 by Alex Bivens

Jasmine Johnson, 33, was taken into custody after the victim called police to report a domestic incident. During a court hearing Tuesday, Deputy Prosecutor Lisa McGriff explained what officers were told. Detective Mike Merritt reported that Johnson waived her right to an attorney and agreed to... Read More.

$25,000 bond set Tuesday for Pine Bluff man accused of stalking a woman

Tuesday, May 2 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shamario Almond, 29, with second-degree stalking. Reading from an affidavit by Pine Bluff Police Detective Mike Merritt, Deputy Prosecutor Lisa McGriff said on Saturday, the female victim contacted... Read More.

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