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State Police release preliminary report on multiple fatal accident

Thursday, November 3 by Ray King

Arkansas State Police have released a preliminary report of the accident that resulted in the death of three juveniles in Jefferson County on Oct. 23. According to the report, one of the juveniles was driving a 2015 Jeep that was northbound on I-530 at 4:01... Read More.

County Judge talks road department and street improvements

Thursday, November 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

During committee meetings Tuesday, the Jefferson County Quorum Court recommended that an appropriation ordinance for nearly $484,000 for the County Road Department be approved. More than half of that money came from an auction of department equipment including two tractors with sidearm mowers, tires, a... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. names new UnderSheriff

Thursday, November 3 by Staff

The taste of retirement didn't take long for John Hughes, 49 to return to law enforcement after his August 31stretirement as one of Pine Bluff Police Departments most tenured officers. On November 1st, the retired Pine Bluff Vice & Narcotics Detective and former U.S. Drug... Read More.

Millennials in Arkansas rank at the bottom in quality of life

Thursday, November 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Millennials or those born between 1981 and 1996 are finding it hard to live in Arkansas. Rick Walker has this report.

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Stuttgart to host 87th Annual World Duck Contest and Wings Over The Prairie Fest

Thursday, November 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

The state's oldest festival returns to the streets of downtown Stuttgart on Thanksgiving weekend. The 87th Annual World Duck Calling Contest and Wings Over The Prairie Festival will be on November 25th and 26th. Bethany Hildrebrand, the Executive Director of the Stuttgart Chamber Of... Read More.

Final defendant in fentanyl drug ring sentenced to prison

Thursday, November 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—The final defendant in a 17-person indictment charging a central Arkansas narcotics distribution ring has been sentenced to more than 18 years in prison, concluding the case of a large-scale drug conspiracy that involved multiple kilograms of fentanyl. On Tuesday, Darrell Walls, a/k/a/... Read More.

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medical marijuana funding drives for legal recreational marijuana

Thursday, November 3 by Ray King

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The call went out from leaders in the medical marijuana industry: Money was needed for a Missouri ballot initiative to legalize recreational cannabis for adults. Their colleagues responded. Marijuana farms, manufacturers and retailers provided millions of dollars that footed a... Read More.

South Arkansas Natural Areas offer veterans deer hunts Nov. 12-13

Wednesday, November 2 by Staff

WARREN – Bradley County in southern Arkansas has been renowned for years for the private land hunting and quality deer available to hunters. The public has access to significant acreage and deer as well in the form of Warren Prairie Natural Area Wildlife Management... Read More.

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Youth hunters need customer identification number to check game

Wednesday, November 2 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK — Tens of thousands of young hunters will be hitting the field Nov. 5 and 6, and if they’re lucky they’ll be taking pictures wearing their hunter orange posing with their deer. Make sure the experience goes as smoothly as possible by... Read More.

Chris Jones discusses improving education

Wednesday, November 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff native and Democratic Party candidate Chris Jones on Tuesday talked about education when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Morning show host Greg Horne told Jones that the Pine Bluff School District, which is currently under state control, had failed... Read More.

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Robinson discusses county finances

Wednesday, November 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

In a wide-ranging appearance on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson, who is seeking a second term in office was asked about the financial health of the county, specifically, where the county was financially when he took office in... Read More.

Woman arrested after allegedly taking a wallet at Saracen Casino

Wednesday, November 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman previously convicted of a felony was arrested Monday after she allegedly admitted to taking a wallet from a customer at the Saracen Casino. Police also found a gun in the vehicle Crystal Nelson, 41, arrived at the casino in,... Read More.

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