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One dead in Lee County accident

Friday, November 25 by Ray King

A one-vehicle accident in rural Lee County Thursday resulted in the death of one man. According to a preliminary report, Floydie Lee Billups, 70, was southbound on U.S. 79 when the Freightliner tractor-trailer he was driving left the roadway on the right side and when... Read More.

Carlton Saffa gives thoughts on Sarah Huckabee Sanders as Governor, and Asa Hutchinson possibly running for POTUS

Wednesday, November 23 by Staff

As Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders prepares to take office in January, outgoing Governor Asa Hutchinson has said he is considering running for president. On Wednesday, Carlton Saffa, the Chief Market Office for the Saracen Casino, who formerly worked for Hutchinson was asked about both those... Read More.

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Leslie Dorn and Glen Dampier discuss United Way Day

Wednesday, November 23 by Staff

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and on the day before Thanksgiving, Leslie Dorn, the executive director of the United Way for Southeast Arkansas said partner agencies were busy getting ready for the holidays. Dorn was joined by Glen Dampier of Pactiv Evergreen... Read More.

One killed, two hurt in Hot Springs accident

Wednesday, November 23 by Ray King

An elderly Hot Springs resident was killed and two people were injured in a one-vehicle accident in Hot Springs Monday. According to a preliminary report, the victim, Charles Coburn, 81, was inside an RV that was parked on the northside of Thornton Ferry Road when... Read More.

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City Council approves bids for construction on the new Kevin Collins Police Training Center

Wednesday, November 23 by Staff

On Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council approved two resolutions dealing with construction on the former public library building that will become the Kevin Collins Police Training Center. Carson and Associates submitted the lowest bid to work on renovating new council chambers and Allison... Read More.

Lincoln County Judge discusses tax dollars from legal marijuana growth facility

Wednesday, November 23 by Staff

The failure of the recent amendment to the Arkansas Constitution which would have legalized the recreational use of marijuana was a topic of discussion Tuesday when Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Lincoln County currently has one legal grow... Read More.

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Lincoln County judge talks county roads

Tuesday, November 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

In his monthly appearance on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday, Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest talked about the roads in his county. During a previous appearance, Earnest said the county had found a supply of gravel but on Tuesday, said that supply had... Read More.

Alexander discusses Whitfields allegations of theft in Parks and Recs

Tuesday, November 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

Last week, Pine Bluff City Council Member Ivan Whitfield filed a police report alleging that Parks and Recreation Director Sam Glover misspent taxpayer money. On Tuesday, Council Member Joni Alexander, who like Whitfield will leave the council at the end of the year talked about... Read More.

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New projects at SEARK discussed on Oldies 1013

Tuesday, November 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

Southeast Arkansas College is in the final stages of adding buildings to its campus and last week, Lynnette Bloomberg was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and talked about it. She was sitting in for her husband, SEARK President Dr. Stephen Bloomberg, and... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after allegedly breaking into security vehicle at casino

Tuesday, November 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested just before midnight Saturday after he allegedly tried to break into a security vehicle at the Saracen Casino. Tyriek Hamilton, 22, was taken into custody by police and casino security officers after the incident at 11:45 p.m. Reading... Read More.

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$50,000 bond set for man accused of shooting another man after altercation

Tuesday, November 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man following an altercation last week. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Mario Mallett, 35, with first-degree... Read More.

Amber Alert CANCELLED after Arkansas girl found safe.

Tuesday, November 22 by Staff

UPDATE: An Arkansas Amber Alert was issued for 14-year-old Maddison Baker out of Barling Tuesday, Nov. 22. The Sebastian County Sheriff's Office is now reporting that the alert has been inactivated and she has been found safe. No other details surrounding her... Read More.

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