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Governor elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks about her battle with cancer

Thursday, January 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

As Sarah Huckabee Sanders prepares to be sworn in next week, she has spoken out for the first time about her battle with cancer during the campaign. Rick Walker has this report.

Man arrested for allegedly driving stolen vehicle

Thursday, January 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Thursday for a man accused of driving a stolen vehicle. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Bobby McReynolds, 65, with theft by receiving and with possession of... Read More.

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Pine Bluff woman arrested for alleged involvement in firing firearm

Thursday, January 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Monday after she allegedly fired a shot at a car containing two people. Marnesha Sanders, 34, was taken into custody after police were sent to a house in the Dollarway area, Deputy Prosecutor Shana Alexander said during... Read More.

UAMS accepting applications for programs in Pine Bluff & Little Rock

Thursday, January 5 by Ray King

- LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is now accepting applications for Health Career University, a program for students interested in pursuing careers in health care or research. Health Career University provides high school and... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department investigating Wednesday night homicide

Thursday, January 5 by Staff

UPDATE 5:25 AM: Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley has identified the victim as 22-year-old DeMarcuz L. Scott. Scott was pronounced deceased at 11:18 p.m. by Kelley due to multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Kelley said that Scott’s body will be sent to the State... Read More.

New council member Brunson talks about first meeting

Wednesday, January 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

New Pine Bluff City Council member LaTisha Brunson. Who was sworn in during Tuesday’s first meeting of 2023 was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday. Brunson was elected to replace Ward 1 Council member Joni Alexander who did not seek reelection, and... Read More.

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30-year federal prison sentence for drug related allegation

Wednesday, January 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—A Little Rock man who distributed the fentanyl that resulted in a person’s overdose death has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Jemel Foster, 32, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Billy Roy Wilson, who considered Foster’s convictions of four... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for inmate accused of punching jailer

Wednesday, January 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Wednesday for an inmate at the adult detention center accused of punching a jailer in the face. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Monroe Nesby, 30, with... Read More.

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Official Hutchinson portrait unveiled at state capitol

Wednesday, January 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s official portrait was unveiled on Tuesday as the Republican prepares to leave office and is considering a run for president. Hutchinson and First Lady Susan Hutchinson looked on as their daughter Sarah Wengel and granddaughter Jaella... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after incident on New Years day

Wednesday, January 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery is facing a felony allegation after being arrested on New Year’s Day. During a court hearing Wednesday, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West said Bennie Washington, 33, had been convicted of the misdemeanor offense within... Read More.

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$25,000 cash-only bond set for man arrested after alleged altercation

Wednesday, January 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man who is out on bond was arrested Monday after being involved in an altercation with a woman. Reading from an affidavit from Detective Keith Banks, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West described the events that led t Samuel Wilson’s arrest. West said... Read More.

$75,000 bond set for man accused of kidnapping

Wednesday, January 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of being involved in holding a juvenile runaway and beating him. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kileo McCullough, 22,... Read More.

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