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Court of Appeals upholds Payne conviction and sentence

Friday, April 25 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected the appeal of a Pine Bluff man sentenced to prison for abuse of a corpse. Derek Payne, 44, was originally charged with first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in the death of Christopher Jones in 2019. Following... Read More.

Arkansas Boosts EMS Services with New ARRIVES Act

Friday, April 25 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Revenue Investment in Vital EMS Systems (ARRIVES) Act, recently signed into law by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, is designed to enhance ambulance services throughout the state. This legislation establishes a fund managed by the Department of Health to distribute resources to emergency medical... Read More.

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Arkansan’s See Better Gas Prices Compared To A Year Ago

Friday, April 25 by Luke Matheson

The AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch reports that the average gas price in Arkansas is currently $2.80 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel. This represents an increase of one cent from last week but a decrease of 41 cents compared to the same day... Read More.

Arkansas Governor Vetoes Bills on Medical Records and Behavioral Health Programs

Friday, April 25 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently vetoed two bills, each carrying emergency clauses that would have rendered them effective immediately upon her signature. The first, House Bill 1961, aimed to allow medical providers to temporarily withhold a patient's medical records for up to 30 days... Read More.

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David Lee Johnson

Friday, April 25 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 108364 Age: 26 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 04-24-2025 - 5:33 pm Charges: Alias Bench Warrant

Gregory Petties

Friday, April 25 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 105314 Age: 66 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Brinkley, AR Booking Date: 04-24-2025 - 3:16 pm Charges: Alias Bench Warrant

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Fatal Dallas County Collision Claims Life of Hot Springs Woman

Thursday, April 24 by Luke Matheson

A tragic accident occurred in Dallas County Monday, involving a two-vehicle collision that resulted in the death of a Hot Springs woman and injuries to a Camden man, according to a report from the Arkansas State Police. The incident took place on Highway 9, where... Read More.

Arkansas Woman Jailed for $300K Fraud Targeting Elderly Clients

Thursday, April 24 by Luke Matheson

Tyra Brown, a former customer service representative at a New Hampshire credit union, was sentenced to 36 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for stealing over $300,000 from elderly clients. The case was presided over by U.S. District Judge Brian S.... Read More.

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Arkansas State Launches National Search for New Athletics Director

Thursday, April 24 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State University is embarking on a national search for a new athletics director following the departure of Jeff Purinton, who is moving to Learfield’s Sports Properties division as Executive Vice President. Chancellor Dr. Todd Shields praised Purinton for his significant contributions to the university's... Read More.

Traffic Disruptions on I-530 Due to Multiple Crashes Near Redfield

Thursday, April 24 by Luke Matheson

Multiple vehicle crashes have been reported on Interstate 530, affecting northbound traffic flow. According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, one crash has led to the closure of the right lane and shoulder, while another has closed the left lane and shoulder. These incidents occurred... Read More.

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Accident Involving Waste Management Truck Downs Powerlines at Pine Bluff Store

Thursday, April 24 by Luke Matheson

An incident involving a Waste Management truck led to powerlines being brought down at Rick’s Quick Stop in Pine Bluff Thursday morning, forcing the store to close as repairs were made. Rick Williamson, owner of Rick’s Quick Stop, spoke with Deltaplex News to share what... Read More.

United Way Executive Director Jason Duren joined the Morning Show on Oldies 1013

Thursday, April 24 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Executive Director Jason Duren said there are always things happening at the United Way. Morning Show host Greg Horne told Duren that “when you’re in the business you’re in, raising funds is always on... Read More.

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