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Pine Bluff Crackdown on Illegal THC-A Sales in Smoke Shops

Thursday, May 1 by Luke Matheson

Detectives from the Pine Bluff Police Department's Vice & Narcotics Division have been investigating smoke shops in the city for selling marijuana products mislabeled as legal hemp, specifically THC-A. Despite shop owners citing compliance with Arkansas law permitting hemp-derived cannabidiol products with no more than... Read More.

Supreme Court upholds Parker conviction and life sentence

Thursday, May 1 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the conviction and life sentence of a Pine Bluff man accused of involvement in two separate shootings that resulted in the death of one person. Following a jury trial in 2024, Keundre Parker, 21, was convicted of one... Read More.

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Juaa’darryan Key

Thursday, May 1 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 179644 Age: 24 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 04-30-2025 - 1:00 pm Charges: TERRORISTIC THREATENING - 1ST DEGREE / THREATENS PROPERTY DAMAGE Alias Aggravated Assault- Family Member Or Household Member

United Way Collaboration Spotlight with Executive Director Jason Duren on Oldies 1013

Thursday, May 1 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week, Executive Director Jason Duren talked about working with companies in the area to solicit funds for the United Way. Duren had mentioned that he spent a day at Central Moloney talking to employees, then... Read More.

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Addresses Executions, Prison Expansion, and Tax Cuts in Arkansas

Wednesday, April 30 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently discussed several key issues following the legislative session. She emphasized a cautious approach to resuming executions, despite signing a law that allows nitrogen gas as a method. Since the state hasn't conducted executions since 2017 due to a shortage... Read More.

Desha County Court Sentences: Murder, Fraud, and Theft Cases Resolved

Wednesday, April 30 by Luke Matheson

In Desha County Circuit Court on April 22nd, several individuals accepted negotiated pleas resulting in various sentences: Della Marshall was sentenced to 13 years for Murder 1st Degree, with an additional 9-year enhancement, to be served in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Randall Holland... Read More.

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Classic story takes the stage in Sheridan

Wednesday, April 30 by Rick Walker

The beloved story "Little Women" will be staged over the next two weekends at the Grant County Theater Karen Appleget is directing the production and told Deltaplex News how the theater was born The theater gives people a chance to step out of their comfort zone The... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects Desha County man’s appeal of gun related conviction

Wednesday, April 30 by Ray King

A Desha County man sentenced to prison last year has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals there were errors in his trial. Don Lamar Love, 51, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after a jury trial for being a felon in possession... Read More.

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Survey says Rison High School one of country’s best

Wednesday, April 30 by Ray King

According to a global nonprofit social science research firm, Rison High School is listed as one of the best high schools in the country. The school is included in the U.S. News and World Report listing, according to the Cleveland County Herald newspaper. RTI International, a... Read More.

UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Master’s Degree Student Fulfilling His Dream

Wednesday, April 30 by Alex Bivens

Even before crossing the graduation stage at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), Glen Jackson began fulfilling his dream. Jackson completed his Master of Science degree in aquaculture and fisheries and has already begun working for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. “I... Read More.

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Pine Bluff School District to Merge Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes in New School Year

Wednesday, April 30 by Alex Bivens

Plans are underway to combine Pre-K and Kindergarten students in the Pine Bluff School District when the new school year begins in late July. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, District Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree explained those plans. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked Barbaree... Read More.

White Hall School District Announces Key Leadership Promotions Amid Staffing Changes

Tuesday, April 29 by Luke Matheson

The White Hall School District has promoted several administrators to new positions following the departure of high school principal Nathan Sullivan. Earlier this month Jennifer Menard was moved into a new role as high school principal and on Monday two new assistant principals were named. White... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Crackdown on Illegal THC-A Sales in Smoke Shops

Supreme Court upholds Parker conviction and life sentence

Juaa’darryan Key

United Way Collaboration Spotlight with Executive Director Jason Duren on Oldies 1013

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Addresses Executions, Prison Expansion, and Tax Cuts in Arkansas

Desha County Court Sentences: Murder, Fraud, and Theft Cases Resolved

Classic story takes the stage in Sheridan

Survey says Rison High School one of country’s best

UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Master’s Degree Student Fulfilling His Dream

Pine Bluff School District to Merge Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes in New School Year

White Hall School District Announces Key Leadership Promotions Amid Staffing Changes

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