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Marion cancels Friday night football game against Pine Bluff

Tuesday, October 20 by Staff

Marion has cancelled Friday night’s football game against the Pine Bluff Zebras following a COVID-19 outbreak according to their social media platforms. The Z’s are coming off of a 32-21 upset victory over Searcy last Friday night after entering the game with a 1-3 record. The... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses efforts to deal with gang violence

Tuesday, October 20 by Staff

By Ray King A collaborative effort is underway to deal with gang violence in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County, according to Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins Tuesday, Woods said his department, the Pine Bluff... Read More.

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Grand opening held for the Saracen Casino

Tuesday, October 20 by Staff

The Saracen Casino is now officially open following the grand opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. Quapaw Nation Chairman Joseph Byrd, Secretary/Treasurer Guy Barker, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson, and Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington were all on hand for the grand opening. The casino can... Read More.

Bond set in alleged burglary and assault

Tuesday, October 20 by Ray King

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Jefferson County woman accused of breaking into her former husband’s house on Sunday and threatening him and a female with a handgun Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

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Whitfield pulls resolution on Assistant Police Chief position

Monday, October 19 by Ray King

By Ray King A proposed ordinance to designate the Senor Deputy Chief of Police as Assistant Chief as long as the assistance chief’s position is vacant was pulled by its sponsor Monday night during a meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council. The ordinance was sponsored... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District announces zero tolerance for COVID rules at football games

Monday, October 19 by Staff

The Pine Bluff School District has announced that no more warnings will be issued to fans in attendance for sporting events for the COVID football plan. Zero tolerance will be in effect. Worn Marks are required for game entry Masks must remain fans or... Read More.

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Brown and Brumett debated Monday morning on Oldies 101.3

Monday, October 19 by Staff

Two former members of the Pine Bluff City Council who are seeking to return to office faced off Monday on Oldies 101.3 as each touted their qualifications and the reasons voters should choose them when they go to the polls. Democrat Glen Brown Sr., who... Read More.

Simmons third-quarter earnings beat expectations

Monday, October 19 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Monday reported third-quarter earnings of $65.9 million. The Pine Bluff, Arkansas-based bank said it had earnings of 60 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 63 cents per share. The results... Read More.

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Saracen Casino prepares for Tuesday grand opening

Monday, October 19 by Staff

By Ray King The Saracen Casino is scheduled for its great opening Tuesday morning after several days of soft openings and on Monday, several representatives of the casino were guests on the Oldies 101.3 morning show to talk about what patrons can expect. The grant opening... Read More.

Early voting begins in Arkansas for November election; Long lines await voters

Monday, October 19 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Early voting began Monday in Arkansas for the November general election, and lines were reported at several locations around the state. Secretary of State John Thurston hasn’t predicted how many of the state’s 1.8 million registered voters will cast a... Read More.

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Saracen Casino christened with Quapaw pottery on day before grand opening

Monday, October 19 by Staff

The Saracen Casino and Resort will host their grand opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning after some of the finishing touches of the casino Monday morning were installed, to include pottery, which is very important to the Quapaw culture. The pottery placed inside of Saracen... Read More.

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Sunday, October 18 by Greg

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