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Request for additional funds by Sheriff leads to “explosive” Quorum Court meeting

Monday, September 12 by Staff

By Ray King An attempt by an attorney for Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., to get some discussion on the sheriff’s request for additional funds was rejected by County Judge Gerald Robinson during an often explosive meeting of the Quorum Court Monday night. Kimberly Dale asked to... Read More.

WCSD board approves updates for school year

Monday, September 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Watson Chapel School District held its first school board meeting of the 2022-2023 school year with interim superintendent Tom Wilson Monday. All board members were present at the meeting and approved all of the items on the agenda that required action. Those items approved... Read More.

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Arkansas has third most smoking related deaths per capita in the US according to recent survey

Monday, September 12 by Staff

The American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout is not until November 17th, but a new survey says that maybe it should start today in the Natural State. The World Health Organization says about 22% of the global population uses tobacco, and in Arkansas, those numbers... Read More.

Changes coming for gun purchases using Visa credit cards

Monday, September 12 by Staff

If you plan on buying a gun in the Natural State using a credit card, be prepared for new changes. Rick Walker has this report.

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Two suspects allegedly involved in capital murder to be held without bond

Monday, September 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A second suspect has been arrested in the Christmas Day 2021 shooting of a Pine Bluff man in the parking lot of a nightclub on South Blake Street. The 15-year-old suspect, whose last name is Dorn, was taken into custody Sunday and when... Read More.

8th annual 5K Run, Walk, Dance to fight Childhood Obesity set to take place Saturday

Monday, September 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Advancing Health Literacy Program (AHLP) media coordinator, Deseray McKinzy joined Oldies 1013 with a featured guest, Portia Jones the special project coordinator with Parks and Recreation to promote their upcoming event. Jones introduced the 8th annual 5K Walk, Run, Dance event to fight... Read More.

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15-year-old arrested in connection to Christmas Day homicide

Monday, September 12 by Staff

On December 25th, 2021 Deondrick Clark was shot and killed in the parking lot of Ernesto’s Club at 218 S Blake St. The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Division has been working this case and was able to arrest Darnell Ford for Capital Murder,... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge; 12 Quorum Court members found liable for violating FOIA Act

Sunday, September 11 by Staff

A lawsuit was filed in the Circuit Court on or about January 28, 2022 in Jefferson County, State of Arkansas, against twelve Quorum Court Members and the County Judge of Jefferson County seeking declaratory relief and actions in relation to disclosure of documents under... Read More.

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Saline County escapee captured

Sunday, September 11 by Staff

UPDATE: Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright confirms that the murder suspect, Wuanya Smith, has been apprehended and is now in custody after being located in the Alexander area of Pulaski County. ORIGINAL STORY: The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a suspect wanted for capital murder... Read More.

20-year-old Pine Bluff man arrested for Capital Murder following Christmas day homicide investigation

Friday, September 9 by Staff

20-year-old Darnell Ford has been arrested in connection to the murder of 24-year-old Deondrick Clark, who was murdered while sitting in a car in the parking lot of Ernesto’s Club at 218 S. Blake Street in Pine Bluff on Christmas day. During the investigation Ford... Read More.

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Alexander talks about vote on abestos removal

Friday, September 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

During its meeting Tuesday night, the Pine Bluff City Council split 4-4 on a resolution permitting the city to spend $68,000 to hire a company to remove asbestos from the old Southeast School on Ohio Street which the city has purchased. On Wednesday, Council Member... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for woamn accused of kicking Jefferson Regional nurse

Friday, September 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of kicking a nurse at Jefferson Regional Hospital Wednesday night. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Diana Gordon, 33, with... Read More.

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