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$10,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of trying to sell stolen gun

Friday, June 10 by Staff

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of trying to sell a gun that had been reported stolen. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Quinshon Washington, 22,... Read More.

Chris Jones discusses why people should vote for him

Friday, June 10 by Greg

Pine Bluff native and Democratic Party candidate for Governor Chris Jones, who will now face Republican Party nominee Sarah Huckabee Sanders in the November General Election talked about why people should vote for him instead of Sanders when he appeared on the Oldies 1013... Read More.

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Project Lead the Way names Star City Schools Distinguished District

Friday, June 10 by Ray King

The Star City School District has been named as one of 13 school districts across the country as a “Project: Lead the Way (PLTW) Distinguished District.” According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, PLTW is a nonprofit organization that serves millions of PreK -12 students and... Read More.

Central Moloney expanding operations in Pine Bluff

Thursday, June 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Wednesday, Chris Hart, President, and CEO of Central Moloney, and other company officials participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Panama City, Florida as the company prepares to open a new facility there. Hart talked about that Thursday on the Oldies 101.3 morning show but... Read More.

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Missing Jefferson County man located safely

Thursday, June 9 by Staff

UPDATE JUNE 14, 2022 The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has announced that 40-year-old Phillip Bruce Rice, Jr. has been located safely. ORIGINAL STORY: The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public’s assistance locating a missing Jefferson County resident. 40-year-old Phillip Bruce Rice, Jr. was reported missing on... Read More.

Four arrested on gun and drug charges following traffic stop

Thursday, June 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A traffic stop by sheriff’s investigators Tuesday resulted in the arrest of four individuals, three of whom had bonds set for them during a court hearing Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth ruled prosecutors have probable cause to charge Trenton Rogers, 18,... Read More.

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Robinson highlights pros of casino in Jefferson County

Thursday, June 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson joined Talk Back Live on 99.3 FM with host Floyd Donald on Thursday, June 9th, and discussed several topics concerning the county. One of those topics touched on a group in Arkansas petitioning to rescind state casinos. Robinson further elaborated on... Read More.

UAPB Alumni Association to host meet & greet at Simmons Bank Field

Thursday, June 9 by Staff

The UAPB Alumni Association is holding a meet and greet and season ticket event tomorrow night at Simmons Bank Field on the campus. Alumni Vice President Tommy Bennett and President Hazel Reed was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex with Rick Walker to talk about... Read More.

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Broyles Foundation to provide resources for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Thursday, June 9 by Staff

June is Alzheimer's Awareness month and as caregivers struggle to deal with the daily pressures of trying to make the best life possible for their loved one's dealing with the tragic disease, one organization has been helping out for two decades. The Broyles Foundation was... Read More.

At least 3 dead following accidents on I-30; ARDOT working to reopen lanes

Wednesday, June 8 by Staff

UPDATE THURSDAY 9:45 a.m. FRIENDSHIP, Ark. (AP) — Traffic remained blocked Thursday morning in westbound lanes of heavily traveled Interstate 30 in southwestern Arkansas, where at least three people were killed the previous day during a series of crashes that happened during stormy weather, authorities... Read More.

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S.A.F.E Center Inc. to host Free Youth Money Camp

Wednesday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

The S.A.F.E. Center, Inc., a non-profit organization, announces the 2022 Youth Money Camp to be held Saturday, June 25 from 8:30 am to 12 noon at the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 W. Jefferson Avenue, Monticello, AR 71655. This FREE Youth Money Camp is... Read More.

Two Deltaplex students receive appoints to the U.S. Service Academies for the Class of 2026

Wednesday, June 8 by Staff

WASHINGTON - Five Fourth District students received appoints to the U.S. Service Academies for the Class of 2026. This weekend, Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04) hosted a sendoff for three students and their families at the Hot Springs District Office. Rep. Westerman released the following... Read More.

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