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Quorum Committees to consider Wright-Pastoria Fire Department merger

Monday, September 5 by Ray King

By Ray King Committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday will consider a resolut9on dissolving the Wright-Pastoria Volunteer Fire Department and assigning its duties and responsibilities to the Sherrill Volunteer Fire Department. The resolution says the Wright-Pastoria Department, as have other volunteer departments suffered... Read More.

Humphrey woman killed in Friday accident

Sunday, September 4 by Ray King

A Humphrey woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident in rural Arkansas County Friday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Courtney Lee, 23, was southbound on U.S. 165 at Phelps Road when the 2014 Nissan she was driving crossed the center line and hit a... Read More.

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Mayor Shirley Washington praises new Police Chief

Friday, September 2 by Staff

Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson has been on the job less than a month and appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show in August, Mayor Shirley Washington was asked about her decision\ to name Richardson to replace Chief Lloyd Franklin, who retired. The mayor... Read More.

Jefferson Regional prepares to break ground on specialty hospital

Friday, September 2 by Staff

After months of planning, Jefferson Regional Hospital is preparing to break ground for its new specialty hospital which will be located in White Hall. On Wednesday, hospital CEO Brian Thomas and Wendy Talbot appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show and Thomas talked about the... Read More.

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Cash only bond set for felon with loaded gun

Friday, September 2 by Ray King

By Ray King A $75,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who has three felony charges pending after a loaded gun was found in the vehicle the man was driving. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling... Read More.

Two killed in separate traffic accidents in Pulaski County

Friday, September 2 by Ray King

A Searcy woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Pulaski County Thursday. According to a preliminary report, Kathelyn Gallardo, 19, was southbound in the 2500 block of John Harden Drive in Jacksonville when the Chevrolet Camaro she was driving left the roadway and went... Read More.

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Bulldog RB Smith wins Kevin Bonnette State Farm POW

Thursday, September 1 by Greg

White Hall Bulldog RB Jayden Smith is this weeks winner of the Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week. Smith help Bulldogs to a season opening come from behind win at Sheridan last Friiday night. Smith had 3 TD runs and... Read More.

Hospital staff talk patient care

Thursday, September 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

Patient surveys taken at Jefferson Regional Hospital recently are significantly higher than previous surveys have reported. On Wednesday, Brian Thomas and Wendy Talbot of Jefferson Regional were guests on the Oldies 1013 morning show and host Greg Horne asked Thomas about those results. Thomas, who is... Read More.

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Dr. Rebecca Lochmann Awarded Sabbatical Grant through USDA Agricultural Research Service

Thursday, September 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) has awarded Dr. Rebecca Lochmann, chair of the Department of Aquaculture/Fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), a $125,000 grant through its 1890 Faculty Research Sabbatical Program. The program provides faculty at 1890... Read More.

Cash only bond set on multiple felony allegations

Thursday, September 1 by Ray King

By Ray King A $15,000 cash only bond was set Thursday for a Redfield man on multiple felony allegations. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Ronald Gee, 40, with felony fleeing, aggravated assault, leaving the... Read More.

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New type of Fentanyl on the rise

Wednesday, August 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

Parents need to be warned about a new version of fentanyl. Rick Walker has more.

Jefferson Regional CEO talks finances

Wednesday, August 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

A recent survey by the Arkansas Hospital Association showed that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an effect on the financial success of the state’s hospitals. Add inflation to that and it presents challenges to the medical profession, including Jefferson Regional Hospital. On Wednesday, Brian Thomas,... Read More.

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