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White Hall’s Harlie Hipp named 3rd Runner Up in Miss Teen Arkansas competition

Thursday, June 23 by Staff

2022 White Hall graduate Harlie Hipp wrapped up her time at the Miss Arkansas Pageant over the weekend, by finishing as the 3rd Runner Up in the Miss Teen Arkansas competition. The future Ouachita Baptist student joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to recap her... Read More.

UAM cattle breeding program enters new phase

Thursday, June 23 by Staff

MONTICELLO, Arkansas — The cattle herd at the University of Arkansas at Monticello is getting an upgrade, receiving more than two dozen hand-picked Beefmaster cows and calves donated by James and Mary Ann Skelton of Springdale. “I didn't want UAM to have any scrubs," the... Read More.

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Alexander highlights updates from City Council meeting

Thursday, June 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

At the most recent city council meeting, Mayor Shirley Washington appointed members to the newly created Convention Center and Public Facilities Board and announced them. Council Woman Joni Alexander joined the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday and was asked about how that went and... Read More.

Dumas Police Department investigating Tuesday shooting that leaves one dead

Thursday, June 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Dumas Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in the block of 200 S Oak St that left one person dead. Upon the officer's arrival, a male was laying on the ground unresponsive. Officers began CPR. The victim, a 24-year-old black male of Dumas,... Read More.

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$20,000 bond set for Jonesboro man accused of commerical burglary

Thursday, June 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Jonesboro man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly broke into a building at Jefferson Regional Hospital and stole radios. Curtis Ashcraft, 33, was taken into custody after officers found him on the third floor of the hospital fighting with the staff there. Reading... Read More.

$15,000 cash-only bond set for man allegedly carrying firearm while on parole

Thursday, June 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 cash-only bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole after police found the man carrying a loaded pistol. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Percy Little... Read More.

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Perry County Detention Officer shot and killed during inmate booking process

Thursday, June 23 by Ray King

UPDATE 2:35 PM Perry County Detention Officer Jeremiah Story, 21, of Oppelo (Conway County) died at a Conway hospital early today after he was shot by an inmate who was in the process of being booked into jail. The incident occurred inside the county jail... Read More.

Delta Rivers Nature Center provides summer activities for kids

Thursday, June 23 by Staff

Parents search every summer for things to keep the kids busy while they are out of school. The Delta Rivers Nature Center in Pine Bluff has packed in a lot of activities stimulate the imagination of those looking to explore the great outdoors. Director Jason Hooks... Read More.

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World Changers return to Pine Bluff for mission work

Thursday, June 23 by Staff

Over 100 high school students from around the country have converged on Pine Bluff this week to volunteer in their mission work as part of the World Changers program. First Baptist Church pastor Ken Thornton and program manage Travis McCormick joined Rick Walker on Sunrise... Read More.

Neighbor to Neighbor Inc. Executive Directors explains services and more

Wednesday, June 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

The executive director of Neighbor to Neighbor Inc. Pate Tate joined as a guest with Jason Duren from United Way on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday. Neighbor to Neighbor is a non-profit organization located in Pine Bluff at 1419 S. Pine Street and... Read More.

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Appeals court sides with state in boycott ban

Wednesday, June 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld Arkansas’ law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel, finding the restriction is not an unconstitutional violation of free speech. The full 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals reversed a 2-1 Read More.

Tax board approves several items in recent meeting

Wednesday, June 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County voted Tuesday to amend its lease agreement with Energy Security Partners (ESP) to now include an expiration date and a requirement for full-time employees. Commonly called the Tax Board, the Economic Development Corporation was formed to... Read More.

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