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U.S. Senator John Boozman joins Oldies 101.3 at 8:05am Wednesday morning

Tuesday, March 30 by Greg

United States Senator Boozman will talk to Deltaplex Radio's Greg Horne at 8:05am Wednesday March 31, 2021. The Senator will be in the Deltaplex wednesday at Wal-Mart in Pine Bluff as part of the "Shots in Arms tour". Below is more information about the... Read More.

Governor lifts mask mandate effective immediately

Tuesday, March 30 by Ray King

By Ray KingAs expected, Governor Asa Hutchinson Tuesday lifted the state-wide mask mandate that had been put in place last year in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.At his weekly COVID-19 press conference, Hutchinson said that just because the mandate was... Read More.

UAPB helps to prevent virus spread

Tuesday, March 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff amongst other colleges and Universities across the state are back in session from spring break. On their first day back Monday, UAPB took the initiative to help reduce the spread of the virus by conducting... Read More.

Senate approves ban on gender treatment for minors

Tuesday, March 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Monday approved banning gender confirming treatments for minors, sending the governor a restriction on transgender youth that has been criticized by medical and child welfare groups.The majority Republican Senate voted 28-7 in favor of the... Read More.

Extension Office hosting Master Gardener Class and plans upcoming plant sale

Tuesday, March 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Jefferson County Extension Office is hosting the first of two master gardening classes that started earlier this month and last until June 1st. The master gardening class focuses on planting the gardeners vegetable of choice in the demonstration garden located at... Read More.

$1,500 Bond set for Pine Bluff man; accused of running wife off road

Monday, March 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $1,500 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of trying to run his wife off the road Sunday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Clevester Akins, 53, with... Read More.

Westerman announces extension of tax filing deadline

Monday, March 29 by Ray King

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman on Saturday announced that the Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline to file federal income taxes.In his weekly newsletter, Westerman said:As your congressman, I am pleased to inform you of important information from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)... Read More.

Effort to lift governor’s state of emergency fail in legislature

Monday, March 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Monday rejected an effort to end the emergency declared because of the coronavirus pandemic, allowing the governor to keep his emergency powers to curb the virus’ spread for another two months.The Arkansas Legislative Council rejected the... Read More.

The Pine Bluff Community Center hosts its grand opening

Monday, March 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Pine Bluff Community Center, formally known as the Merill Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony that opened its doors to the public on Sunday, March 28th. Mayor Shirley Washington led the event and describe the many individuals that took part in renovating... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after alleged armed disturbance

Monday, March 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA reported armed disturbance on Lowman Road Friday afternoon resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man who allegedly pointed a handgun at his father-in-law during an altercation.Robert Arnett, 24, allegedly got into an argument with his wife and took their... Read More.

Governor pushes vaccinations for COVID-19

Monday, March 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — As Arkansas works to boost its low COVID-19 vaccination rates, Gov. Asa Hutchinson continued to ask his state’s residents to help blunt the spread of the coronavirus by getting inoculated.Arkansas has one of the nation’s slowest vaccination rates. About... Read More.

1 killed, 1 hurt in Sunday accident

Monday, March 29 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 425 Sunday night.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Kristi R. Prince, 44, of Monticello died when the 2018 Nissan she was driving was struck... Read More.

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