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PB Fire Chief Shaun Howell discusses type fires and Santa truck

Friday, December 4 by Greg

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday and told Greg Horne and Will Jenkins that the type of fires his department responds to tends to change around Thanksgiving. Howell talked about the Santa... Read More.

Dermott Mayor says citations for no face covering

Friday, December 4 by Ray King

The Mayor of Dermott announced Monday that citations will be issued to people violating the statewide mandate on wearing masks or face coverings to reduce the spread of COVID-19. According to the McGehee-Dermott times-News, Mayor Walter Donald said in a statement, “In order to help... Read More.

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Pines Mall old Wal Mart Building sells to Theater Group

Friday, December 4 by Greg

By Ray King Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff confirmed Friday that the former Wal Mart building in the Pines Mall has been purchased by an individual interested in establishing a movie theater. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Watley said: While Watley... Read More.

Saracen to give away Cadillac Saturday night

Friday, December 4 by Greg

A brand new Cadillac SUV will be given away Saturday night at the Saracen Casino Resort, according to Carlton Saffa. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday, Saffa said the pearl gray vehicle has been at the casino since it opened and since then,... Read More.

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Second suspect in October murder arrested

Friday, December 4 by Ray King

By Ray King A second suspect has been arrested in the October shooting death of a Pine Bluff teenager and injuries to a second. Dontavian Foots, 19, the brother of the initial suspect, Deon Foots, now 18, was taken into custody after a search that began... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office searching for man accused of alleged terroristic acts

Friday, December 4 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Dustin Keith McClanahan, a suspect in a Terroristic Act that occurred near the 3700 block of Lowman Rd. in Pine Bluff, AR. McClanahan was last seen driving a black extended... Read More.

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Roy Jones Jr. visits Gloves not Guns boxing while in Pine Bluff

Thursday, December 3 by Staff

Former boxing world champion Roy Jones Jr. was in Pine Bluff for business on Thursday and took the time to stop by the Merrill Center to meet boxers from the Gloves not Guns boxing club just days after fighting Mike Tyson in an exhibition... Read More.

PINE BLUFF POLICE SEEKING ASSISTANCE LOCATING A RUNAWAY WITH 8-MONTH-OLD BABY

Thursday, December 3 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking the public for help in locating 14-year-old Bre'Naijah Smith and her daughter 8-month-old Ky'asia Smith. On 11/22/2020 at about 0215 hours they were reported missing by Bre'Naijah's mother. She reportedly left home through a window along with... Read More.

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Arkansas Scholarship Lottery closes claim center due to possible COVID-19 exposure

Thursday, December 3 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Due to a possible COVID-19 exposure, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Claim Center is immediately closing today. “Out of an abundance of caution, we are temporarily closing the Claim Center so it can be disinfected,” said Bishop Woosley, ASL director. The Claim Center is... Read More.

Report: Former Walmart at Pines Mall sold at auction

Thursday, December 3 by Ray King

The former Walmart building at the now closed Pines Mall has been sold at auction. According to the Cushman-Wakefield website, the auction was completed Thursday. No information was available on who purchased the more than 90,000 square foot building which was constructed in 1986. DeltaplexNews.com has... Read More.

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Little Rock Zoo announces death of 14-year-old lion

Thursday, December 3 by Staff

The Little Rock Zoo is sad to announce the passing of its male lion, Bakari, who died December 1. Bakari was 14-years-old and one of three members of the lion pride living at the Little Rock Zoo. He will be greatly missed by Zoo staff and... Read More.

Monticello, Entergy Arkansas team up to promote building

Thursday, December 3 by Ray King

The Monticello Economic Development Commission is teaming up with Entergy Arkansas to showcase available sites and buildings around the state. According to the Advance-Monticellonian newspaper, the Monticello spec building, located at 130 Doris Lawrence Drive was one of six buildings selected for inclusion in a... Read More.

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