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Two Men Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Through Central Pine Bluff

Friday, December 12 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff Police arrested two men Thursday afternoon after a lengthy and dangerous vehicle chase that wound through multiple neighborhood streets in the central part of the city. The driver, Vernon Lee McCraney, 23, of Pine Bluff, was taken into custody and faces several felony... Read More.

Hearing Set in Jefferson County Judge’s Salary Dispute

Thursday, December 11 by Luke Matheson

A months-long salary dispute involving Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson is now headed to court, with a hearing scheduled for 10 a.m. on Dec. 19 in Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt’s courtroom with Judge Randall Wright presiding, according to court documents. Robinson filed a petition for... Read More.

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Batesville Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash at Highway 270 and 104

Thursday, December 11 by Luke Matheson

A Batesville woman was killed and two others were injured Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 270 and Highway 104, according to an Arkansas State Police report. The crash occurred at about 3:26 p.m. when a 2012 Chrysler 200, driven... Read More.

White Hall Superintendent Discusses Enrollment Plans and Leadership Initiatives

Thursday, December 11 by Luke Matheson

The White Hall School District is wrapping up the first semester as the year draws to a close and Superintendent Gary Williams said the district is already thinking about enrollment next fall. At its monthly board meeting Tuesday, a resolution setting out the district’s school... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Investigating Shooting That Damaged Home, Vehicle on South Dakota Street

Thursday, December 11 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff Police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting that damaged a home and vehicle in the 1100 block of South Dakota Street. Officers were dispatched to the area at approximately 8:27 p.m. after a woman reported hearing gunfire outside her residence while she was... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects Brown murder conviction appeal

Wednesday, December 10 by Ray King

By Ray King A Cleveland County woman convicted of first-degree murder failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that the state failed to consider substantial evidence that she was justified because she had been abused by the victim. Emily Kate-Marie Brown, 34, is currently serving... Read More.

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Win $1000 for Christmas Thanks to Central Moloney

Wednesday, December 10 by Greg

Central Moloney and Deltaplex Radio want to give you a $1000 gift card ....All you have to do is fill out the short form below and listen on December 19th at 8:45 on Oldies 101.3. We will randomly draw from the entrants and if... Read More.

Arkansas Unemployment Continues Climbing; Jefferson County One of Highest in the State

Wednesday, December 10 by Luke Matheson

Unemployment continues to inch upward in Arkansas, and Jefferson County remains one of the hardest-hit areas, according to new figures released by the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 3.8% in August to... Read More.

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White Hall School Board Discusses High School Cafeteria Remodel and Student Lunch Options

Wednesday, December 10 by Alex Bivens

The White Hall School Board met on Tuesday for their regular monthly meeting and one of the things on the agenda was remodeling the cafeteria at the high school. District Superintendent Gary Williams talked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show... Read More.

United Way Offers Tips to Help Those in Need and Avoid Scams as Cold Weather Arrives

Wednesday, December 10 by Luke Matheson

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Executive Director Jason Duren was asked to talk about the onset of cold weather and how to help people in distress. Morning Show host Greg Horne told Duren that there are people who are... Read More.

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UAMS receives grant to train community health workers

Wednesday, December 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will work with partners to continue building the community health worker (CHW) workforce across the state after receiving $375,000 in support from the Arkansas Office of Skills Development... Read More.

Watson Chapel School District Seeks Volunteers for Hope for the Holidays Christmas Basket Giveaway

Wednesday, December 10 by Luke Matheson

The Watson Chapel School District is planning to donate Christmas baskets to the families of students and to members of the community later this month, according to District Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee. McGee appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show with the new director of... Read More.

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