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Pia Woods with Jefferson County 4-H discussed volunteer hours

Tuesday, November 5 by Deltaplex Staff

In order to graduate from high school, all students around the state must complete community service between grades 9 and 12. On the Oldies 1013 Morning Show last week, Pia Woods with Jefferson County 4-H talked about that requirement with host Greg Horne saying that... Read More.

Pine Bluffs New Permit Requirement Sparks Heated Council Debate

Monday, November 4 by Greg

By Ray KingAn ordinance requiring businesses serving food or hospitality to obtain a permit from the Advertising and Promotion Commission in addition to an occupation license was approved by a divided Pine Bluff City Council Monday but not before a lot of disagreement and... Read More.

Jefferson County sees 11,826 total early voters as American’s prepare to head to the polls on Tuesday

Monday, November 4 by Luke Matheson

Early voting has come to an end in Jefferson County, and the early voting numbers are in.According to numbers from the Jefferson County Clerk’s office daily vote totals are as follows:Monday, Oct. 21 – 1,124 Tuesday, Oct. 22 – 1,079 Wednesday, Oct. 23... Read More.

One dead, One in custody following homicide at Suzanne Apartments

Monday, November 4 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place on November 4, 2024, at around 4:30 p.m. at Suzanne Apartments, located at 2123 S. Blake Street.Officers responded to a shooting report in the parking lot and found an unresponsive black male,... Read More.

Two arrested in Camden following Sunday homicide

Monday, November 4 by Luke Matheson

The Camden Police Department responded to a shooting on Sunday, November 3 at around 1:40 a.m. at Ivory Heights where a male victim was located. The victim, who suffered from apparent gunshot wounds, was airlifted to UAMS and later died from his injuries.Following an... Read More.

Jefferson County Sanitation Services Transition to Road Department

Monday, November 4 by Luke Matheson

Attention Jefferson County Residents: Effective November 1st, 2024, the Jefferson County Sanitation Department will transition all operations to the Road Department. This means that payments, billing, and account inquiries will no longer be handled by the County Judge’s Office.For your convenience, you can continue... Read More.

Supreme Court race for chief justice to make history as two women contend for top job

Monday, November 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The winner of Arkansas’ race for state Supreme Court chief justice won’t change its conservative majority and it hasn’t drawn the heavy spending of Republican groups that have targeted past campaigns. But the outcome still will make history.Justices Karen... Read More.

United Way’s Jason Duren talked about meeting with Suzano

Monday, November 4 by Deltaplex Staff

Wednesday is United Way Day at Oldies 1013 and last week Jason Duren talked about the first meeting with the owners of what was formerly known as Evergreen Packaging.Morning Show host Greg Horne said it was exciting to know that the company was going... Read More.

Dumas man killed in Friday accident

Monday, November 4 by Ray King

A Dumas man was killed Friday when he was hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle on U.S. Highway 65 north of Dumas.According to a preliminary report, Jeremy Gilmore, 45, attempted to cross the southbound lanes of traffic when he was struck by... Read More.

A $50k bond was set for a man being charged with commercial burglary

Monday, November 4 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Monday for a Sherrill man accused of breaking into a business in Pine Bluff last week. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brian Rosebeck, 41, with commercial... Read More.

UAPB Recognized for Success in Implementing Two USDA Outreach Programs

Monday, November 4 by Deltaplex Staff

The agricultural outreach work of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was highlighted recently at the joint Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development (BFRD) Program and 2501 Program Annual Project Directors Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dr. Henry English, director of the UAPB Small... Read More.

Supreme Court upholds Smith conviction, life sentence

Friday, November 1 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man convicted of capital murder last year has failed to convince the Arkansas Supreme Court he should get a new trial.Jabari Smith, 21, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after a jury found him... Read More.

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