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County Judge discusses details behind the new Veteran Service Office and other buildings

Wednesday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

Last week, the ribbon was cut to officially open the new Sgt. Elga Lee Roberts Jefferson County Veteran’s Service Office in the 100 block of State Street. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Wednesday said while the building is now open, there are still a... Read More.

DOT awards $20 million RAISE grant to complete Delta Heritage Trail

Wednesday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $20,482,208 to the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to construct the final 13.4-mile section of the Delta Heritage Trail in southeast Arkansas trail through its Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant Program. “This... Read More.

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Appeals Court rejects Sheridan School District worker’s comp case

Wednesday, November 17 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled against the Sheridan School District which had claimed the Arkansas Worker’s Compensation Commission was wrong when they ruled a district employee was injured in a work-related accident. Jennifer Wise was a paraprofessional in the district and in... Read More.

Grant County Women’s Shelter gets grant to increase size

Wednesday, November 17 by Ray King

A more than $276,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Human Services will allow the Grant County Women’s Shelter to nearly double in size. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, ground was broken for the Keeping The Faith Women’s Shelter on Nov. 2. In addition to... Read More.

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URA enters contract for restoration of historic downtown buildings; Progressing with projects

Wednesday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency of Pine Bluff met for their regular monthly meeting to discuss their current progress and other items in their agenda Tuesday, November 16th. The agency chair Jimmy Dill, commissioners Lynn Guynn, Travis Martin, Kirby Mouser, approved two contracts... Read More.

National Smoke Out Day is Thursday

Tuesday, November 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Nationally the third Thursday in November is known as the Great American Smoke Out Day. This year the date falls on Thursday, Nov. 18th. The annual day of observance is an opportunity to shed light on smoking as the leading... Read More.

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Deputy pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of Arkansas teen

Tuesday, November 16 by Staff

LONOKE, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas sheriff’s deputy pleaded not guilty Monday in the fatal shooting of a white teenager whose death has drawn the attention of civil rights activists. Michael Davis entered the plea to a felony count of manslaughter in the Read More.

Pine Bluff Councilwoman Joni Alexander discusses $50 Million city budget

Tuesday, November 16 by Staff

Members of the Pine Bluff City Council received copies of the proposed 2022 city budget just before their meeting Monday night, documents which in past years council members received in October. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday, Council member Joni Alexander said the... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police announces Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement plan

Tuesday, November 16 by Staff

Law enforcement officers across Arkansas have teamed-up for a mission with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Their objective is to make the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday a safe one on Arkansas roadways. Beginning next Monday [November 22nd] Arkansas State Troopers,... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff talks efforts to reduce gang activity; Grant Awards

Tuesday, November 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An effort to reduce juvenile crime and gang activity in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County is moving forward, according to Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday, Woods said the program, Gang Reduction Initiative of Pine Bluff has... Read More.

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AHLP and Jefferson Regional talk COVID-19; Upcoming event

Tuesday, November 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Advancing Health Literacy Program (AHLP) and Jefferson Regional hospital joined the Oldies 101.3 Morning Show Tuesday, to discuss their upcoming partnered event that takes place this Thursday, November 18th, and Covid-19 in Jefferson County. The show featured Deseray McKinzy the program's Media Coordinator,... Read More.

No injuries reported in accident involving Sheridan school buses

Tuesday, November 16 by Staff

Emergency personnel responded to a vehicle accident involving two Sheridan school buses and an SUV at approximately 8:55 a.m. Tuesday morning. The accident was located on Highway 167 where the new bus barn is located. It is reported that two buses were in the turning lane... Read More.

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