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Joe Rogers announces bid for Mayor of Monticello

Monday, May 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

In the upcoming General Election in November, Joe Rogers, former Mayor of Monticello, announces his candidacy for mayor. Rogers, a native of Monticello and resident of Drew County for 58 years, has been the manager of his successful family business, Rogers Men’s Wear for the past... Read More.

Governor missing from primary election campaigns

Sunday, May 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Based on the barrage of television ads and mailers leading up to Tuesday’s primary election in Arkansas, it’s obvious who the most influential Republicans in the state are. Tom Cotton’s making the case for fellow Sen. John Boozman, talking up his... Read More.

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PBPD starts New Program called Business Watch

Friday, May 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Police Department has started what they are calling a Business Watch program, comparable to the Neighborhood Watch program and on Friday, Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr., appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show and was asked how it works. Franklin said he... Read More.

Election Commission Chair talks election day

Friday, May 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Election Commission Chair Mike Adam joined Oldies 1013 morning show with Will Jenkins and Greg Horne to discuss this year's primary election. After being asked if anything new was happening with the election day process, Adam responded by stating that today, Friday,... Read More.

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$50,000 bond set for man accused of being involved in shooting

Friday, May 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of firing shots at a house Tuesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Toriano Robinson, 31, with terroristic threatening, first-degree... Read More.

$25,000 cash-only bond set for man on alleged drug-related charges

Friday, May 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man previously convicted of drug-related charges was arrested Thursday after suspected crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia were found at his residence. Horace Hudson, 40, also has a pending drug-related case, Deputy Prosecutor Lisa McGriff said during a court hearing for... Read More.

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Woodlawn wins back-to-back Class 2A state baseball titles with a 7-2 victory over Bigelow

Thursday, May 19 by Staff

The Woodlawn Bears completed a back-to-back state championship campaign Thursday with a 7-2 victory over Bigelow in the Class 2A State Baseball Championship game at Everett Field in Benton. The Bears were led by right-handed pitcher Cale Edmonds, who pitched a complete game and was... Read More.

Bill for VA breast cancer screening goes to President for signature

Thursday, May 19 by Ray King

WASHINGTON - A pair of legislative initiatives championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to modernize Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) breast cancer screening policies and the delivery of lifesaving care for women veterans unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives late Wednesday and are headed... Read More.

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Man killed after high-speed chase in Little Rock

Thursday, May 19 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured when a vehicle being chased by Arkansas State Troopers ran off Interstate 30 in Pulaski County Thursday. According to a preliminary report, Marcus Scott Jr., was northbound on I530 fleeing troopers in the left lane when the... Read More.

Two students from Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy win Spelling Bee

Thursday, May 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy recently announced two students that competed in the district's very first Spelling Bee hosted by Friendship Academy Highschool featuring elementary students (K-5) from the Pine Bluff School District, Friendship, and Capital City Lighthouse in April. Those two students Jordan Givens... Read More.

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Man accused of shooting Kingsland water tower arrested

Thursday, May 19 by Ray King

A Star City man could spend up to 16 years in prison after he was accused of shooting a water tower at Kingsland that featured a mural of Johnny Cash. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the mural now appears that Cash, who was a... Read More.

Family Dollar rat infested warehouse to shut down

Thursday, May 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Family Dollar is closing an Arkansas distribution facility where more than 1,000 rodents were found earlier this year, forcing the recall of items from hundreds of stores, the company said Wednesday. The company said it plans to close the facility in... Read More.

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