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Delta Network Food Bank announces details about food distribution event

Wednesday, December 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week, Jacqueline Ross of the Delta Network Food Bank joined Leslie Dorn, Executive Director of the United Way to talk about a food distribution event this Saturday. Ross was asked to discuss the event and... Read More.

Arkansas Game and Fish restock MLK Park pond with rainbow trout

Wednesday, December 14 by Staff

If you missed out on the Rainbow Trout at MLK Pond, never fear, more are coming. Rick Walker has this report:

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Jefferson Comprehensive Care to host free health clinics

Wednesday, December 14 by Staff

During the month of December, those in the area can take advantage of free health clinics, including finding out your HIV status. Rick Walker has this report:

Arkansas State Police to launch “Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign for Christmas and New Year holidays

Wednesday, December 14 by Staff

The festivities of Christmas and New Year holidays is often mixed with good cheer leading to tragedies on Arkansas roadways. This year the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state to share the... Read More.

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Better Business Bureau warns public about online scammers during holidays

Wednesday, December 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

As the last-minute Christmas rush hits, scammers are out in force to catch you online. Rick Walker has this report.

$100,000 bond set for woman on parole that led police on high-speed chase

Wednesday, December 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman currently on parole who led police on a high-speed chase thru the city Monday, causing several accidents and injuring two people. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling... Read More.

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WHSD approves several items and acknowledged updates for the period in monthly meeting

Tuesday, December 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The White Hall School District held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday approving several action items on its agenda and updating the board on distinct reports and recognitions from the district. The board approved the consent agenda of the request to use various facilities to host... Read More.

Pine Bluff Animal Control back up and running; Giving free pet adoptions for December

Tuesday, December 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Animal Control Shelter has reopened after being shut down since August of this year due to the spread of canine distemper which is usually deadly and can lead to long-term nervous system damage. After the initial closing, the shelter asked for... Read More.

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Hutchinson says Trump candidacy worst scenario for Republicans

Tuesday, December 13 by Ray King

WASHINGTON (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is considering running for president, on Tuesday called a third Donald Trump White House bid the “worst scenario” for Republicans and said his call for terminating parts of the Constitution hurts the country. In an interview with The... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution for Mayor and Ways and Means Committee to meet before next council meeting

Tuesday, December 13 by Staff

By a vote of 5-3, The Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution calling on Mayor Shirley Washington and members of the Ways and Means Committee to “meet, vet and forward to the full council in time for consideration at the regular... Read More.

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WCSD Teachers and Students participate in ‘Walk-Out’ due to salary and student program concerns

Tuesday, December 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Several teachers and students participated in a walk-out Tuesday morning with signs protesting the Watson Chapel School District for lack of pay for teachers/staff and the removal of key programs for students. Jarhea May a special ed teacher who has been with the district since... Read More.

New state laws causing snags in planning for new Watson Chapel High School

Monday, December 12 by Staff

The Watson Chapel School District has been planning to build a new high school since a mileage was passed earlier this year, and there have been a couple of snags that have presented themselves to the school board. The first snag is that the District... Read More.

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