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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.

PBPD Chief discusses police presence with opening of Saracen Casino

Thursday, October 15 by Staff

By Ray King The grand opening of the Saracen Casino is scheduled for next Tuesday and is expected to draw large crowds from throughout not only Southeast Arkansas but from across the state and nation. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Thursday, Pine Bluff Police... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant discusses how his department is handling the loss of one of their own

Thursday, October 8 by Staff

The City of Pine Bluff held a unity walk and prayer vigil Thursday night in front of the Pine Bluff Police Department in honor of Deputy Kevin Collins, who was tragically killed Monday while investigating a murder suspect at the Econo Lodge on North... Read More.

Judge Gerald Robinson discusses construction of new county buildings

Tuesday, October 6 by Staff

By Ray King Simultaneous groundbreaking ceremonies Monday marked the start of construction for three new Jefferson County buildings, including a new health department. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said the three buildings were needed. Robinson said even before he... Read More.

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Council member Ivan Whitfield discusses prospects of a race track in Jefferson County

Tuesday, September 22 by Staff

By: Ray King Pine Bluff City Council member Ivan Whitfield has been a proponent of establishing a race track, either inside the city limits or outside it if necessary, and in 2019, when he was chairman of the Traffic and Aviation Committee of the council,... Read More.

Star City Superintendent Jordan Frizzell discusses start of the 2020-21 school year

Thursday, September 17 by Staff

By Ray King While schools in Pine Bluff have a majority of their students taking classes virtually, the Star City School District has most of its students in class on campus. Star City School District Superintendent Jordan Frizzell appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Thursday... Read More.

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McGehee council discusses water quality, dumping

Wednesday, September 2 by Ray King

The McGehee City Council at their recent meeting heard concerns about water quality and the need for legal dumping areas. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, McGehee Water Department Supervisor Ronnie Blackmon told the council that there had been a problem with one of the... Read More.

Mayor Shirley Washington discusses meeting with new Quapaw Chairman Joseph Byrd

Tuesday, September 1 by Staff

By Ray King With the planned opening of the Saracen Casino on the horizon, Joseph Byrd, the new chairman of the business committee of the Quapaw Tribe paid his first visit to Pine Bluff last Friday and among those he met were Mayor Shirley Washington. Appearing... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. discusses preparations for Tropical Storm Laura

Thursday, August 27 by Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has released the following information for citizens regarding plans of action as Tropical Storm Laura makes her way towards Jefferson County: Tropical storm conditions are now imminent and occurring across some portions of our state. A slight shift will... Read More.

PBPD Chief Sergeant discusses success in solving homicide cases

Thursday, August 20 by Staff

By Ray King With 18 homicides reported in Pine Bluff so far this year, including three in the past two weeks, Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Thursday and talked about the department’s success in solving those cases. Last... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief discusses July fires; arson’s

Friday, August 7 by Greg

By Ray King According to the monthly report from the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department, there were nine structure fires in the city during the month of July. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday, Chief Shauwn Howell said that number is in... Read More.

Council committee discusses traffic congestion near Edgewood School

Tuesday, July 21 by Ray King

By Ray King With schools set to open in late August, a problem that the city has not had to deal with since schools shut down in March was at the forefront of the discussion by a city council committee Tuesday. The Traffic and Aviation Committee... Read More.

Stories tagged with: discusses

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

PBPD Chief discusses police presence with opening of Saracen Casino

Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant discusses how his department is handling the loss of one of their own

Judge Gerald Robinson discusses construction of new county buildings

Council member Ivan Whitfield discusses prospects of a race track in Jefferson County

Star City Superintendent Jordan Frizzell discusses start of the 2020-21 school year

McGehee council discusses water quality, dumping

Mayor Shirley Washington discusses meeting with new Quapaw Chairman Joseph Byrd

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. discusses preparations for Tropical Storm Laura

PBPD Chief Sergeant discusses success in solving homicide cases

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief discusses July fires; arson’s

Council committee discusses traffic congestion near Edgewood School

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