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20-year-old Grapevine man killed in Saturday morning accident

Monday, August 22 by Staff

A 20-year-old Grapevine man was killed in a Saturday morning single vehicle accident according to a report from the Arkansas State Police. According to the report, Issac J. Harrison was driving south on Highway 167 at 6 a.m. in a 2022 Hyundai when he failed... Read More.

Missing Bradley County man found safe

Saturday, August 20 by Staff

UPDATE: The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office has announced the Martin Kent McDougald has been safely located. ORIGINAL STORY: A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Bradley County man after 62-year-old Martin Kent McDougald was reported missing on Friday. Age and/or DOB:2/25/1960 Missing Date:8/19/2022 Missing Time: 4:00 pm Missing from... Read More.

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County Judge discusses courthouse renovations

Friday, August 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Thursday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and talked about ongoing renovations to the county courthouse. He then went on to say this. Robinson said each elected official had the opportunity to pick out what they wanted... Read More.

UAM Center Presents Modern Marketing Series for Small Businesses

Friday, August 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

MONTICELLO, Ark. — Helping small businesses increase their appeal to modern audiences is the goal of the “Modern Marketing” training series this fall, presented by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). The four-part series will be offered... Read More.

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Monticello Mayoral race to have three candidates

Friday, August 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

Three candidates have filed for the Monticello Mayoral election race in the Fall according to the Advance-Monticellonian Newspaper. The filling period for the office of mayor has passed and Mayor Paige Chase announced she would not seek re-election for the Office of Mayor in... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas voters to decide several mayor’s races

Friday, August 19 by Ray King

Mayors in several Southeast Arkansas cities are facing opposition this fall, according to the McGehee-Dermott Times News. The newspaper reported that McGehee Mayor Jeff Owyoung will be opposed by ollie Reddick Jr., while in Dumas, incumbent Mayor Flora Simon has two challengers, Price “Bubba” Boney... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man arrested for alleged commercial burglary

Friday, August 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly broke the door glass at a convenience store and entered the building. Jordan Pitts was taken into custody after police were sent to the Shell station on East Harding Avenue at 5:45 a.m.... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for woman accused of setting car on fire

Friday, August 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of setting a car on fire Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Tiffany Oglesby, 40, with arson and with... Read More.

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State of Arkansas experiencing hiring challenges

Thursday, August 18 by Staff

Arkansas continues to have low unemployment...but a new report shows that the state is actually seeing more hiring challenges. Rick Walker has this report

$50,000 bond set for two men involved in alleged carjacking

Thursday, August 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Thursday for two Pine Bluff men accused of a carjacking Tuesday night. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Cameron Harris, 21, and Jaylon Williams, 22, with aggravated... Read More.

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Election for Mayor in Sheridan first in 34 years

Thursday, August 18 by Ray King

Voters in Sheridan will be picking a new mayor in the November general election, something that they have not done since 1988. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, current Mayor Joe Wise will be retiring at the end of the year. Wise began work at... Read More.

Lincoln County Judge announces burn ban lift

Thursday, August 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lyn Earnest on Thursday said he was canceling the burn ban that had been in effect for the county. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Earnest said this.

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