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Pine Bluff Man Held on $50K Bond After Fleeing State Trooper

Tuesday, March 10 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Monday for a pine Bluff man for running from a state trooper who was attempting to stop the vehicle the man was driving. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

AAA Ejects Seven England Players After State Tournament Brawl; Criminal Investigation Ongoing

Tuesday, March 10 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Activities Association has announced disciplinary action following Saturday’s brawl at the conclusion of the Class 2A boys basketball semifinal between England and Barton at the state tournament in Poyen. According to a statement released by the AAA, seven members of the England basketball... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Held on $25K Bond for Alleged Threats Against Multiple Victims

Tuesday, March 10 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly made threats to several different people over a three-day period. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Travis... Read More.

Superintendent Keith McGee Addresses Basketball Brawl and Emphasizes Discipline at Watson Chapel

Tuesday, March 10 by Haleigh Reichen

Watson Chapel School District Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Tuesday and before he talked about what happened at the school board meeting Monday night, host Greg Horne asked him about an incident that occurred last week... Read More.

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UAMS to offer scholarships for perinatal mental health training

Tuesday, March 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation is offering a limited number of scholarships to maternal health care workers seeking to become certified in perinatal mental health. The scholarships are open to qualified applicants with two... Read More.

Entergy sets vendor fair for plant construction

Tuesday, March 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas today announced that it will host a vendor fair for companies interested in pursuing contract opportunities related to the Ironwood plant’s construction. The new unit is expected to improve fuel efficiency by up to 40% and support long-term... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Seek Public Help to Locate James Morrow III Wanted for Battery and Terroristic Acts

Monday, March 9 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department’s Detective Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 20-year-old James Morrow III. According to authorities, Morrow is wanted in connection with a March 6, 2026 incident. He faces charges of first-degree battery and two counts of committing a terroristic... Read More.

Criminal Investigation Launched After Large Fight Erupts at 2A State Basketball Tournament in Poyen

Monday, March 9 by Luke Matheson

A criminal investigation is underway following a fight that broke out at the 2A State Basketball Tournament game between Barton and England on March 7 at Poyen High School. The altercation occurred as the game concluded, involving what authorities described as an extremely large crowd... Read More.

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Phillips Community College and UAM Partner to Offer Affordable Four Year Degrees in Eastern Arkansas

Monday, March 9 by Luke Matheson

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas will partner with the University of Arkansas at Monticello to expand access to affordable four-year degrees in eastern Arkansas. Leaders from both institutions will formally announce the collaboration Wednesday, March 11, during an event scheduled for 1:30... Read More.

UAPB to host Small Farms Conference

Monday, March 9 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program will host the 2026 Southwest Arkansas Small Farms Conference on Thursday, April 30, at the University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana, Hempstead Hall, 2500 S. Main St. in Hope. The one-day... Read More.

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Entergy submits investment update, asks for direct bill credits for nuclear tax benefits

Monday, March 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas has filed its annual strategic investment update with the Arkansas Public Service Commission under the Generating Arkansas Jobs Act rider, outlining continued investments in generation and transmission infrastructure to support the state’s growth while also proposing direct bill... Read More.

Probationer Faces New Charges After Alleged Car Theft in Pine Bluff

Monday, March 9 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $5,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man currently on probation, who allegedly stole a car Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Cedric Cleveland, 37, with... Read More.

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