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Cash only bond for man involved in officer related shooting

Friday, November 18 by Ray King

A $100,000 cash only bond has been set for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly fired shots at police who were trying to arrest him. Dustin Denton, 30, has been charged with four counts of attempted capital murder and one count of being a felon... Read More.

Hutchison talks consideration to run for President 2024

Friday, November 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

Outgoing Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced this morning that he is seriously considering a run for the White House in 2024. Rick Walker has this report.

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$25,000 bond set for accused of beating the mother of child with a hammer

Friday, November 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly beat the mother of his child. Eric Brown, 47, was taken into custody after police were sent to a reported domestic incident at Brown’s residence. Reading from an affidavit from Detective Ryan Moheb Deputy... Read More.

Drew County Quorum Court approves employee stipend

Thursday, November 17 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Drew County Quorum Court approved a year-end stipend for county employees. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, current full-time employees with a year or more of employment will receive $750 and currently employed part-time employees with at least a... Read More.

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Previous convicted felon arrested after gun was found

Thursday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man with multiple prior convictions was arrested Tuesday after sheriff’s investigators found him with a gun in his pocket. During a court hearing Thursday, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson said Aaron Willis, 28, has been convicted of residential burglary and theft... Read More.

McCorvey explains new hotel name

Thursday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

When it is completed, the hotel adjacent to the Pine Bluff Convention Center will be a Marriott Hotel. Joseph McCorvey, the Executive Director of the Convention Center said it would cost between $20 and $22 million to tear down the existing plaza hotel and build... Read More.

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$100,000 bond set for man accused of rape

Thursday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of having sex with an underage girl. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Villa Eans, 31, with rape. Reading from an... Read More.

Black Business Expo and Brunch to focus on community, connections, and conversation

Thursday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The very first Black Business Expo and Brunch focused on community, connections, and conversation is scheduled to take place Saturday, November 16th at the Art Space on 623 South main from 10 am until 1 pm. This expo is hosted by Jennifer Jones, Ulanda... Read More.

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Arkansas DHS Identifies Breach Involving Some Medicaid Client Information

Wednesday, November 16 by Staff

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) has discovered a breach of Medicaid client information and is notifying the affected clients. On September 16, 2022, DHS became aware that an employee sent emails from her DHS email to her personal Yahoo account with client information... Read More.

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission to stock thousands of pounds Rainbow Trout

Wednesday, November 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

Those who love to fish and eat fish have a great opportunity to land some trout this week. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is going to be stocking the community ponds in the state with thousands of pounds of Rainbow Trout. 500 of those... Read More.

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Convention Center hotel to be Marriott

Wednesday, November 16 by Ray King

The hotel that is planned to be adjacent to the Pine Bluff Convention Center will be a Marriott Hotel, according to Convention Center Director Joseph McCorvy. The decision was announced during a meeting Wednesday and McCorvy will be a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning... Read More.

Pine Bluff Parks and Rec Director Glover talks holiday activities

Wednesday, November 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

Next week begins a nearly full month of activities to bring in the Holiday season and on Wednesday, Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation Director Sam Glover appeared on the Oldies 10113 morning show to discuss what’s ahead. Glover said everything has to be lined up... Read More.

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