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Sparkman man killed in accident Sunday

Monday, November 7 by Ray King

A Dallas County man was killed in a two-vehicle traffic accident in Fordyce Sunday morning.According to a preliminary report, Lamarrieo M. Hughes, 33, of Sparkman was northbound on U.S. 79 when the 2011 Ford Mustang he was driving collided with the rear of a... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office issues warning of phone scams

Monday, November 7 by Staff

Don't fall for today's Phone Scam, even if the caller says they're with the Sheriff's Office.Scammers are trying different ways to try to con people, including saying they are calling from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office or some other law enforcement agency.If you receive... Read More.

2022 Arkansas High School Football Playoff Brackets Released

Sunday, November 6 by Staff

The Arkansas Activities Association has released the 2022 Arkansas High School Football Playoff Brackets, and 11 Deltaplex area teams have made it. Brackets are shared below.CLASS 7AThere are no 7A teams in the Deltaplex area.CLICK HERE FOR THE BRACKETSCLASS 6ANo Deltaplex area teams... Read More.

Goal-line stand sends Liberty over Razorbacks

Sunday, November 6 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Liberty coach Hugh Freeze said it might have been the biggest win of his career. Arkansas’ Sam Pittman knew it was his worst loss.No. 23 Liberty picked up its first win over an SEC school just five years after its... Read More.

Grambling rolls over UAPB

Sunday, November 6 by Ray King

GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Maurice Washington rushed for a career-high 201 yards on a scant 10 carries with two touchdowns and Grambling walloped Arkansas-Pine Bluff 36-10 on Saturday.Grambling (3-6, 2-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which beat Alcorn State 35-6 last week, now has won back-to-back... Read More.

One killed, four hurt in Bradley County accident

Sunday, November 6 by Ray King

A Rison woman was killed and four people injured in a two-vehicle accident in rural Bradley County Friday night.According to a preliminary report, Leshia Sowheaver, 59, was a passenger in a 2006 Toyota driven by Doyle Sowheaver, 60, also of Rison that was northbound... Read More.

Westerman talks inflation effects on agriculture

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman blamed the Biden administration for the inflation that is affecting the nation.The Hot Springs Republican, who is vying for another term in Congress, went on to talk about the effects of... Read More.

Two men killed in separate traffic accidents

Friday, November 4 by Ray King

Two Southeast Arkansas men were killed in separate traffic accidents in a less than 24-hour period from Thursday to Friday.The first of those accidents occurred in rural Ouachita County at 10 a.m. Thursday. when Eddie Paul Foise III of Camden apparently lost control of... Read More.

PBFD Chief Howell discusses helping volunteer fire departments

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

A rash of fires burned a lot of acreage in Jefferson County last week, taxing the resource of a number of volunteer fire departments who were battling the blazes. Thanks to a mutual aid agreement, firefighters from Pine Bluff also got involved, according to Fire... Read More.

$75,000 Bond set for man on alleged drug and weapon charges

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons-related charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dexter Thompson, 71, with possession of a controlled substance ecstasy... Read More.

Pine Bluff woman arrested after altercation with daugther

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery was arrested Wednesday after she was involved in an altercation with her daughter. Monica Granderson, 51, was convicted of third-degree domestic battery on Sept. 5, Deputy Prosecutor Shana Alexander said during a court... Read More.

State Vet talks about Chronic Wasting Disease

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

This is expected to be one of the biggest weekends for deer hunting in the state, and with the increase in deer kills, the possibility of more cases of Chronic Wasting Disease could be discovered. Rick Walker talked to the state's wildlife veterinarian Dr.... Read More.