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$10,000 cash-only bond set for Redfield man accused of second-degree domestic battery

Thursday, October 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 cash-only bond was set Thursday for a Redfield man currently on probation on domestic battery charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Bret Blasengame, 37, with second-degree domestic battery. In addition... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested on theft allegation

Thursday, October 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A police investigation into a reported employee theft resulted in the arrest Wednesday of a Pine Bluff man. Carlos Pugh, 45 was taken into custody after police were sent to Kiswire at 10:30 am. Officers were told Pugh had stolen over $2,000 worth... Read More.

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New Pathologist and Pulmonologist join Jefferson Regional staff

Wednesday, October 5 by Staff

Jefferson Regional is pleased to announce that Kari Hooper, MD, has joined the Pathology department, while Sarenthia Epps, MD, MBA has joined the staff at Jefferson Regional Pulmonary Associates in Pine Bluff. Originally from Oklahoma, Dr. Hooper received her medical degree from the University of... Read More.

Former White Hall Police officer sues city, police department

Wednesday, October 5 by Ray King

A former White Hall Police Officer who was fired in April alleges in a lawsuit filed Monday that he was terminated for reporting alleged illegal activity by another officer earlier this year. The lawsuit, filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court names the City of White... Read More.

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Tyson foods announces office consolidations affecting Chicago and South Dakota

Wednesday, October 5 by Ray King

Tyson Foods will relocate around 1,000 corporate positions from the Chicago area as well as South Dakota to its headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas. One of the world’s largest meat producers said Wednesday that corporate staff at its Chicago and Downers Grove, Illinois, locations and Dakota... Read More.

Threats lead to extra security measures for next week’s Fordyce/Rison football game

Wednesday, October 5 by Staff

Extra security will be in place for this year’s annual football game between the Fordyce Redbugs and the Rison Wildcats due to threats that have been made. The game is scheduled for Friday, October 14. In a press release from the Fordyce School District fans... Read More.

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Ambulance routes subject to city council action

Wednesday, October 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

Two private companies will be awarded contracts for street improvements after votes by the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday. One of those projects will be to improve access to Jefferson Regional Hospital. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday, Council Member Joni Alexander explained... Read More.

Dumas couple killed in Tuesday crash

Wednesday, October 5 by Ray King

A Dumas couple were killed in a three-vehicle accident on U.S. 65 south in Jefferson County Tuesday morning. According to a preliminary report, Clarence Wells, 81, was northbound driving a 2015 Dodge Ram when the vehicle was hit head-on by a 1999 Peterbilt tractor-trailer that... Read More.

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CHI St. Vincent gives $1.1M Gift to UAPB Nursing Department

Tuesday, October 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff, AR —CHI St Vincent, a regional health network serving central and southwest Arkansas since 1888, has announced a $1.1 million gift to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) designed to address the nation's nursing shortage. The university and the health... Read More.

Extension Specialist and Interim Director at UAPB receives $109,000 grant

Tuesday, October 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

Dr. Nicholas Romano, Extension specialist and interim director of the Center of Excellence in Aquaculture and Fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has received a $109,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) to conduct aquaponic... Read More.

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Three dead in fire at North Little Rock

Tuesday, October 4 by Ray King

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say three people have died after a fire early Tuesday at a North Little Rock apartment complex. The fire broke out shortly after 2 a.m. at an apartment near Shorter College, authorities said. North Little Rock Fire Department... Read More.

Alexander talks council vote on new food pantry location

Tuesday, October 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

A day after five members of the Pine Bluff City Council voted to allow Living Grace First Ward Food Pantry to use the former fire station on Commerce Road, Council member Joni Alexander appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show to talk about that... Read More.

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