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Fire Chief Howell talks about recent motel fire in December

Friday, January 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

A fire that caused significant damage to an abandoned motel on East Harding Avenue in December was described as “a pretty big fire” by Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell. Appearing on the oldies 1013 morning show Friday, Howell said this about the fire... Read More.

Jefferson Regional receives second grant from Blue Cross Foundation

Friday, January 6 by Staff

Jefferson Regional is pleased to announce that the Jefferson Regional Foundation has been awarded a grant for cancer screenings from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas. This is the second year Jefferson Regional has received assistance from the Blue & You Foundation... Read More.

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State wide non-profits received pregnancy resource center grants

Friday, January 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

Months after the Arkansas abortion trigger law went into effect, non-profits across the state received pregnancy resource center grants. Rick Walker has this report

WHPD BOLO, January 06, 2023

Friday, January 6 by Greg

White Hall Police Chief Greg Shapiro has asked us to issue the following. MICHAEL THOMAS HOLMES, a parolee, is wanted by the White Hall PD for felony charges of CommercialBurglary, Breaking or Entering and Theft of Property. He was last seen in the White Hall... Read More.

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White Hall man arrested after he was found inside fence of business

Friday, January 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

A White Hall man was arrested Wednesday after he was found inside the fence of a business in Pine Bluff. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West explained what Derick Green, 19, is accused of doing. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set a... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for man accused of robbery

Friday, January 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a man accused of robbing another man on Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Devonta Reed, 26, with aggravated robbery and being a felon... Read More.

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McGehee Police recover drugs and gun in traffic stop

Friday, January 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to The Mcgehee Dermott Times-News Newspaper, A Mcgehee man is facing multiple felony charges after police discovered drugs and a gun during a traffic stop on New Year's Day. Det. Tyler Perry with the McGehee Police Department said he made a traffic stop on... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after fleeing White Hall PD and hitting another vehicle

Friday, January 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from White Hall Police at high-speed Wednesday and hitting another vehicle during the chase. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

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Boys and Girls CEO talks resignation and plans for replacement

Thursday, January 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

After more than eight years as CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County, Nyeshia Aldridge has announced her resignation. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday, host Greg Horne told Aldridge that she had done a great job expanding the club... Read More.

Sheriff Woods talks about Wednesday night homicide

Thursday, January 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

After more than three months without a homicide in Pine Bluff, the streak was broken Wednesday night when police found the body of a 22-year-old man outside the Regency Arms Apartments. Demarcuz Scott was pronounced dead of multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Appearing on... Read More.

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Jury duty scam making its way across the Natural State

Thursday, January 5 by Staff

With the new year, comes new "scams" and one of those has to do with jury duty. Rick Walker has this report.

Salvation army captain discussed bell ringing and angel tree

Thursday, January 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week, Leslie Dorn, Executive Director of the United Way of Southeast Arkansas was joined by Capt. Jason Purdue of the Salvation Army. Dorn said the holidays were a busy time for partner agencies and for... Read More.

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