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Two Arrested Near Prisons After Drugs and Gun Found in Vehicle

Monday, February 9 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King Bonds of $25,000 each were set Monday for two people arrested Saturday after drugs and a gun were found in a vehicle near two Department of Corrections prisons. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

UAMS announces $40 million in federal grants thanks to Senator Boozman

Monday, February 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced today that it will receive $40 million in congressional appropriations for a variety of programs, including several targeting Arkansas’ high rates of infant and maternal mortality. The funds, which were included in the... Read More.

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Senator Tom Cotton Discusses Pine Bluff Arsenal Investment AI Legislation and Energy Costs on Oldies 1013 Morning Show

Monday, February 9 by Haleigh Reichen

On Friday. U.S. Senator Tom Cotton was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where he talked about the major investment a company is making at the Pine Bluff Arsenal and its effect on Pine Bluff, Jefferson County and Southeast Arkansas. Morning Show host... Read More.

Silver Alert Deactivated for Missing Dermott Man

Saturday, February 7 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The Silver Alert for Charles Mabry has been deactivated. Mabry was located and was pronounced dead according to family members. No details on what led to Mabry’s death have been released at this time. ORIGINAL STORY: The Dermott Police Department has requested the activation of a... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Arrested for DUI and Possession of Stolen Gun After Traffic Stop

Friday, February 6 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $1,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man arrested after a traffic stop by an Arkansas State Trooper who saw the man holding a cellphone while driving. Tyrone Marks, 52, was taken into custody after Trooper Nathan Jynes smelled the... Read More.

Voices for Children Seeks Volunteers to Advocate for Foster Kids on United Way Day

Friday, February 6 by Luke Matheson

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Ollie Merritt of Voices for Children joined Executive Director Jason Duren who said Merritt was looking for volunteers to be advocates for children in foster care. Merritt then explained. Merritt went on to say... Read More.

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Bruce Westerman Discusses House Appropriation Bills and Efforts to Reduce the Deficit

Friday, February 6 by Luke Matheson

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman on Thursday talked about the appropriation bills approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and sent to the Senate and Westerman said they had to deal with those bills “the old fashioned way” with give and take on both... Read More.

Senator Tom Cotton Discusses Major Ammunition Facility Investment at Pine Bluff Arsenal

Friday, February 6 by Alex Bivens

U.S. Senator Tom Cotton is one of the legislators who have been credited with the decision to bring a major ammunition manufacturing facility to the Pine Bluff Arsenal in what has been described as a “billion dollar investment.” On Friday, Cotton was asked his thoughts... Read More.

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Parolee Accused of Stealing Copper Wire from Burnt House Held on $10K Bond

Friday, February 6 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Friday for a man currently on parole who is accused of entering a burnt-out house and taking copper wire. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Beau Hill,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Held on Drug Charges After Arrest at Tyson Foods

Friday, February 6 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Fridy for a Pine Bluff man on drug related charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kevin Durr, 63, with possession of a controlled substance and possession... Read More.

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McGehee School District Names Justin Holt as Next Superintendent

Thursday, February 5 by Luke Matheson

The McGehee School District Board of Directors has unanimously selected Justin Holt as the district’s next superintendent, effective July 1, 2026. Holt will succeed longtime superintendent Linda Tullos, who is retiring after years of service to the district. Holt currently serves as Assistant Superintendent for... Read More.

Pine Bluff Sees Largest Crime Rate Drop in Five Years in 2025

Thursday, February 5 by Luke Matheson

Reported crime in Pine Bluff declined by nearly 13% from 2024 to 2025, according to final statistics released by the Pine Bluff Police Department. Police reported 2,954 total crimes in 2025, down from 3,378 the previous year. Officials said 2025 marked the largest single-year improvement... Read More.

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