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White Hall woman arrested for cutting and stealing wire

Wednesday, April 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A White Hall woman was arrested Monday after she allegedly admitted cutting wire in a wooded area. Mary Ellen Jacks, 58, was taken into custody after police were sent to 3108 S. Ohio St., in response to a reported alarm. Reading from a probable... Read More.

UAM To Host Tree Dedication and Educational Program for Arbor Day

Wednesday, April 27 by Staff

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will host a tree dedication and educational program on Thursday, April 28, in observance of Arbor Day. The hour-long program will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Centennial Clock Tower on the Monticello campus. A host of experts... Read More.

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Jefferson County Drug Court Clients Transform their Eating, Nutrition Habits Through UAPB Program

Tuesday, April 26 by Staff

A University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) program is equipping clients of the Jefferson County Drug Court Program with healthier nutrition habits, said Marcie Johnson, drug court advisor/counselor for Pine Bluff Adult Probation. Once a week, the program’s clients, first-time offenders convicted of... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Capt. Yohance Brunson discusses upcoming Drug Take Back Day

Tuesday, April 26 by Staff

Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day across the county as law enforcement agencies work to collect unwanted prescription drugs. On Tuesday, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Capt. Yohance Brunson, commander of the Tri-County Drug Task Force appeared on Talk Back Live and talked about the county’s... Read More.

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Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest talks waste permit requirements

Tuesday, April 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday, Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and discussed what was described as “a little drama at the transfer station.” Earnest said the county is asking the State to issue a temporary permit and county officials... Read More.

Simmons Bank promotes veteran bankers Daniel Robinson and Reggie Rose to lead Arkansas Community markets

Tuesday, April 26 by Staff

Simmons Bank announced today the promotions of veteran bankers Daniel Robinson and Reggie Rose to lead the bank’s Arkansas Community markets. As East Arkansas division president, Robinson will oversee Paragould, Jonesboro, Weiner, Searcy, Cabot, Pine Bluff, White Hall, Lake Village, Monticello, Dermott, Hamburg, Star City... Read More.

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$1500 bond set for White Hall man accused of terroristic threatening

Monday, April 25 by Staff

A White Hall man was arrested Friday after he allegedly threatened his daughter’s boyfriend. William Kindrick, 66, was taken into custody after sheriff’s deputies were sent to a reported family disturbance at 2401 Claud Road at 12:12 p.m. During a court hearing Monday, Deputy Prosecutor Karres... Read More.

Boozman campaign takes sharper tone

Monday, April 25 by Ray King

At home, two-term Republican Sen. John Boozman is known as an unassuming figure who talks almost in a whisper and is more comfortable chatting about policy or the University of Arkansas Razorbacks’ football record than giving fiery speeches. But you wouldn’t know that if you... Read More.

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Governor says no to federal rental aid money

Monday, April 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday said he was refusing most of $146 million in federal pandemic rental assistance the state was to receive, citing the state’s low unemployment rate and economic climate. With Hutchinson’s decision, Arkansas joins Nebraska in... Read More.

Governor considers special legislative session

Monday, April 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Friday that he was considering calling a special session of the Arkansas Legislature later this year after finance officials said they expected the state’s surplus to hit $1 billion by the end of the year. Hutchinson,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department seeking ID on man who allegedly assaulted a senior citizen

Friday, April 22 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective office is asking for assistance identifying the person in the attached photo. This person is wanted for the felony battery of a senior citizen on April 22, 2022, on Olive Street in Pine Bluff. Anyone with information on the identity... Read More.

Bloomberg talks job opportunities

Friday, April 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday, Southeast Arkansas College President Dr. Steven Bloomberg was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and talked about companies paying high salaries in an effort to recruit people. He specifically mentioned Walmart and the program they have adopted for truck drivers. Bloomberg went on... Read More.

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