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Sen. Jamie Scott Urges Governor to Act Amid Federal SNAP Funding Threat

Wednesday, October 29 by Luke Matheson

With the federal government shutdown threatening Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, Arkansas State Senator Jamie Scott (D-North Little Rock) has called on Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to issue a statewide disaster proclamation to protect vulnerable residents from potential food insecurity. In a letter sent... Read More.

Area Agency on Aging Highlights Services on United Way Day with Carolyn Ferguson

Wednesday, October 29 by Luke Matheson

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Carolyn Ferguson from the Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas was the guest and talked about some of the things her agency does. Ferguson went on to say this.

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Davy King Further Explains Cleveland County Millage Proposal

Wednesday, October 29 by Luke Matheson

Today, we continue our conversation with Cleveland County School District Superintendent Davy King, who provides details about the district’s proposed 6-mill increase. The request aims to fund construction of a new gymnasium and multi-purpose center, along with improvements to the elementary school. In the Read More.

Appeals Court rejects claim by prison inmate who wanted to represent himself at tral

Wednesday, October 29 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected an argument from a prison inmate who said he should have been allowed to represent himself at a trial in 2023. Following that trial in 2023, Vincent Peal,53, was found guilty of being a felon... Read More.

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Rison Man Held on Child Pornography Charges After Ex-Girlfriend’s Tip

Wednesday, October 29 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Rison man accused of possessing and watching child pornography. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brandon Scott Popphan, 34, with displaying, possessing or watching... Read More.

Brandon Scott Popphan

Wednesday, October 29 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 180143 Age: 34 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Rison, AR Booking Date: 10-27-2025 - 5:46 pm Charges: DIST/POSS OR VIEW SEX EXPLICIT CHILD MATERIAL COMPUTER CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

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UAPB Earns Top Regional and National Rankings in U.S. News & World Report

Tuesday, October 28 by Rick Walker

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has earned high rankings from a respected publication. In its set of 2026 rankings, U.S. News and World Report ranked UAPB No. 5 among the top regional colleges in the South for veterans, No. 6 among the top... Read More.

CARDS Waste Disposal Launches Pine Bluff Collection Services on November 1st

Tuesday, October 28 by Rick Walker

CARDS Holdings LLC released updates on its takeover of waste collection services beginning Nov. 1 The first residential collection day for Central Arkansas Recycling and Disposal Services will begin Nov. 3, according to a news release from the city of Pine Bluff. In preparation, CARDS... Read More.

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Pine Bluff NAACP Honors Community Leaders and Civil Rights Trailblazers

Tuesday, October 28 by Rick Walker

The Pine Bluff Branch of the NAACP recognized 14 individuals and one business for their contributions to the community Friday evening during its 33rd Annual Dove Freedom Fund Banquet, which featured keynote speaker Elizabeth Eckford, one of the Little Rock Nine. The Little Rock Nine... Read More.

Deshawn Eans Announces Campaign for Justice of the Peace in Jefferson County District 1

Tuesday, October 28 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County resident Deshawn Eans has announced his candidacy for Justice of the Peace in District 1, pledging to bring what he calls “strong, honest, and hands-on leadership” to the Quorum Court. Eans said he is entering the race not for a title, but out... Read More.

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ArchWell Health Fall Festival

Tuesday, October 28 by Lori Basiewicz

ArchWell Health, 2801 S. Olive St., will present a fall festival from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 30. People are urged to join the agency and other vendors for people 60 and older to discover local resources available as well as visit with other residents. Refreshments will... Read More.

Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations

Tuesday, October 28 by Rick Walker

The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for its next class of inductees. The nomination deadline is Nov. 1. The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes Arkansans who have contributed significantly to the state’s largest industry while spotlighting their contributions to the state’s economic... Read More.

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Sen. Jamie Scott Urges Governor to Act Amid Federal SNAP Funding Threat

Area Agency on Aging Highlights Services on United Way Day with Carolyn Ferguson

Davy King Further Explains Cleveland County Millage Proposal

Appeals Court rejects claim by prison inmate who wanted to represent himself at tral

Rison Man Held on Child Pornography Charges After Ex-Girlfriend’s Tip

Brandon Scott Popphan

UAPB Earns Top Regional and National Rankings in U.S. News & World Report

CARDS Waste Disposal Launches Pine Bluff Collection Services on November 1st

Pine Bluff NAACP Honors Community Leaders and Civil Rights Trailblazers

Deshawn Eans Announces Campaign for Justice of the Peace in Jefferson County District 1

ArchWell Health Fall Festival

Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations

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