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Banks Receives Nearly $105K in Grants to Support Volunteer Fire Department

Friday, March 13 by Luke Matheson

The Town of Banks in Bradley County has received two grants totaling nearly $105,000 to help strengthen fire protection and emergency response efforts for the community’s volunteer fire department. The larger of the two awards is an $89,999.99 Rural Services Block Grant from the Arkansas... Read More.

Monticello Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Child Sexual Assault Case

Friday, March 13 by Luke Matheson

A Monticello man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a child sexual assault investigation. According to the Monticello Police Department, investigators arrested Clinton Savage, 41, on Aug. 14, 2025, on charges including rape of a child,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man on Probation Accused of Beating and Robbing Woman at Motel

Friday, March 13 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man currently on probation who allegedly beat and robbed a woman. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge George Russell, 41,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Nephrologist Brandi Wright Discusses Kidney Disease Awareness and Local Health Challenges

Friday, March 13 by Haleigh Reichen

Doctor of Nephrology Brandi Wright of Pine Bluff is a third-generation physician, following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather. She appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where she talked about kidney diseases and host Greg Horne asked her how people would know... Read More.

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Senate passes housing act that Boozman supported

Thursday, March 12 by Ray King

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) applauded Senate passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — a legislative package designed to help Arkansans achieve the American dream of homeownership that also includes the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure (VALID) Act of 2025 championed by Boozman and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). The VALID Act would ensure veterans are... Read More.

$1.9 Million Awarded to Study Use of Biochar on Water Quality

Thursday, March 12 by Haleigh Reichen

The Environmental Protection Agency awarded almost $1.9 million to Shannon Speir, an assistant professor of crop, soil and environmental sciences at the University of Arkansas, to study how adding biochar to poultry litter may help improve water quality. The award is expected to demonstrate... Read More.

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Dr Brandi Wright Shares Journey from Teaching to Nephrology and Offers Kidney Health Advice on Oldies 1013

Thursday, March 12 by Haleigh Reichen

Dr. Brandi Wright, who is associated with Jefferson Regional Hospital, is a Pine Bluff native who was at one time a high school teacher. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, Wright said she taught 8th, 9th and 10th grade science at the former St.... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Names Dr. Steven Wright as Chief Medical Officer

Thursday, March 12 by Haleigh Reichen

Jefferson Regional is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Steven Wright as Chief Medical Officer, marking a significant milestone in his nearly three-decade tenure with the organization. Dr. Wright has been a dedicated member of the Jefferson Regional medical staff for 29 years, consistently... Read More.

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UAPB’s Dr. Suzzette Shaw Goldmon Selected for Council on Foreign Relations Educators Workshop

Thursday, March 12 by Haleigh Reichen

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) associate professor Dr. Suzzette Shaw Goldmon recently participated in the Council on Foreign Relations College and University Educators Workshop, a national program designed to help faculty incorporate global policy and international affairs topics into their teaching. Dr. Goldmon,... Read More.

Two Pine Bluff Men Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges After Police Raid

Thursday, March 12 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff men were arrested Monday on drug and weapons charges after police served a drug related search warrant at a house on the east side of the city. Shamron Winston, 20, and Brandon Nelson, 40, were taken into custody after police... Read More.

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City of Pine Bluff Announces New Date for 2026 State of the City Address

Thursday, March 12 by Luke Matheson

The City of Pine Bluff has announced a new date for the 2026 State of the City Address, where Mayor Vivian L. Flowers will outline the city’s progress over the past year and share her vision for the future. The event will now be held... Read More.

Missing Man Stuttgart Man Located

Wednesday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The Stuttgart Police Department says that 66-year-old Rickey Thompson has been located. ORIGINAL STORY: The Stuttgart Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man who was last seen Friday. According to police, 66-year-old Rickey Thompson was last seen when he said... Read More.

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