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Mayors report: No racism in street department

Monday, November 8 by Ray King

An investigation by Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington into what has come to be known as “Pottygate” has concluded that “investigators did not find evidence to substantiate the allegations of employees mistreatment due to systematic racism in the street department.” Citizen complaints, as well as... Read More.

Vote for last regular season Kevin Bonnette State Farm POW

Monday, November 8 by Greg

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$15,000 bond set for man accused of residential burglary and aggravated assault

Monday, November 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Three people including two juveniles and an adult were arrested Sunday after they allegedly broke into a house in Southwest Pine Bluff. Lamar Bealer, 18, who has a prior conviction for a violent felony was taken into custody, along with the two juveniles,... Read More.

Bond set for two women accused of breaking into movie theater

Monday, November 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for two women accused of breaking into the movie theater at the closed Pines Mall on Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Mary Durham, 49,... Read More.

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New Lincoln County jail opening delayed due to need of one part for phone lines

Monday, November 8 by Staff

The brand new Lincoln County jail was supposed to have been opened by now but remains closed while Lincoln County authorities wait on one part. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Monday Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest talked about that one part. Earnest said he,... Read More.

UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries helps facilitate diversity/inlcusion nationally and at home

Monday, November 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

Representatives of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries recently helped facilitate the first-ever session on diversity and inclusion at the annual Aquaculture America meeting in San Antonio, Dr. Rebecca Lochmann, chair of the department at UAPB, said.... Read More.

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Bipartisan legislation to expand VA Vet centers

Monday, November 8 by Ray King

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tina Smith (D-MN) are leading bipartisan legislation to examine the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) resources in underserved areas and study the need to expand Vet Centers, the community-based counseling branch of the VA. The senators introduced the Vet... Read More.

UAPB Fine Arts Building Caught Fire

Friday, November 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas released that there has been a fire at Fine Arts bldg, the fire has been contained. There's no immediate danger to campus or campus community. They are asking everyone to avoid area.

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Man arrested after allegedly stealing lawn equipment

Friday, November 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Thursday following a police investigation into the alleged theft of lawn equipment. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King said James Tillman Jr., 28, was identified as the suspect after police traced a license plate... Read More.

Fire and Emergency Chief talks department needs; Daylight savings time

Friday, November 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

Fire and Emergency Chief Shawn Howell appeared During the Oldies 101.3 Morning Show, Friday, November 5th, and spoke about ordering a fire truck to fulfill their department need and daylight savings time. In regards to the purchase of a new fire truck, Howell explained more... Read More.

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Privacy fence planned at McGehee recycling plant

Friday, November 5 by Ray King

A McGehee based company that recycles agricultural polypipe plans to construct a fence to “minimize visibility” at their plant. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, WB Agriplastics is located on the west side of U.S. 65 coming into McGehee from the north, just before the overpass. McGehee... Read More.

$75,000 bond set for man accused of alleged sexual assault on minor

Friday, November 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of sexually assaulting a minor female. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jerry Keith Goodman, 60, with second-degree sexual assault. Deputy... Read More.

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