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Arkansas Residents Brace for Significant Utility Rate Hike

Wednesday, October 9 by Luke Matheson

Summit Utilities’ residential customers in Arkansas are facing a potential monthly rate increase of more than $15. This comes after the company requested a $105 million increase, equating to nearly a 30% rise in residential rates. The utility has reached a settlement with the Arkansas Public... Read More.

Arkansas National Guard Mobilizes to Support Florida Ahead of Hurricane Milton

Wednesday, October 9 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas National Guard is deploying at least 100 Guardsmen to Florida in preparation for Hurricane Milton, expected to make landfall early Thursday morning. According to a release from the Arkansas National Guard, these Guardsmen will be stationed in Florida for 17 days to support... Read More.

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Arkansas to Host Nations Largest Eco-Friendly Motor Fuel Facility

Wednesday, October 9 by Luke Matheson

GTL Americas (GTLA) is set to build a large facility 13 miles north of Pine Bluff in Jefferson County, Arkansas, to produce 1.7 million gallons of environmentally-friendly motor fuel. They have partnered with Hyundai ENG America, Inc., and S&B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd., for... Read More.

Cross-Country Drug Trafficking Scheme Unraveled on Arkansas Highway

Wednesday, October 9 by Luke Matheson

On Thursday, October 3, 2024, at approximately 9:38 p.m., Arkansas State Police Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a rented black 2024 Chrysler Pacifica traveling eastbound on Interstate 40 at the 159-mile marker. During the stop, troopers searched the vehicle and discovered five large... Read More.

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United Way’s Jason Duren was joined by Turning Point Inc. CEO Yolanda Pitts

Wednesday, October 9 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Jason Duren was joined by Yolanda Pitts, the CEO of Turning Point Inc. Pitts has worked with children and families for over 36 years and her office in the Donald W. Reynolds Service Center... Read More.

A $50k bond was set for a PB man being charged with aggravated assault

Wednesday, October 9 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Buff man accused of slapping and choking his girlfriend, then threatening to kill her while pointing a gun at her. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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Lincoln County Judge Earnest declares burn ban beginning midnight Thursday Morning

Wednesday, October 9 by Alex Bivens

A lack of rain and extremely dry conditions have resulted in Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest declaring a burn ban that will go into effect at midnight Wednesday. He explained why he waited a day before instituting the ban. Earnest went on to say this.

UAPB Announces Homecoming 2024 Official Schedule of Events

Wednesday, October 9 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host its annual homecoming celebration from October 20 to 26, 2024. This year’s theme is “Fearless. Focused. Fired Up!” The official UAPB 2024 Homecoming celebration includes student, alumni, and community events. “Welcome to Homecoming 2024! We’re... Read More.

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Mental Health Wellness program scheduled for Oct. 12 in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, October 8 by Luke Matheson

The D’Andre Seals Suicide Prevention Outreach Project in collaboration with the Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare System will host a Resources for Mental Health Wellness program on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1-3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church located at 717 West 32nd Avenue in... Read More.

$2M bond set for volunteer coach accused of rape

Tuesday, October 8 by Luke Matheson

On Monday, October 7, 2024, Special Agents from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, with assistance from the Highway Patrol Division and U.S. Marshals Service Western District of Arkansas Fugitive Task Force, rearrested Alejandro Mendoza, 34, of Texarkana, Ark. Mendoza now faces... Read More.

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Join the Movement to Beautify Arkansas This Fall

Tuesday, October 8 by Greg

The 2024 Keep Arkansas Beautiful fall campaign is reaching out to residents in hopes of encouraging a number of cleanup events across the state before the program ends Oct. 31. McKenzie McMath-Coronel is the Executive Director of Keep Arkansas Beautiful and hopes every Arkansan lends... Read More.

PB City Council approves multiple taskforces amid debate

Tuesday, October 8 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King Resolutions naming members of the Tiny House and Container House Taskforce and the Event Review Taskforce were approved by the Pine Bluff City Council Monday but not without some dissent. As he has for weeks, Council Member Steven Mays opposed the tiny house... Read More.

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Arkansas Residents Brace for Significant Utility Rate Hike

Arkansas National Guard Mobilizes to Support Florida Ahead of Hurricane Milton

Arkansas to Host Nations Largest Eco-Friendly Motor Fuel Facility

Cross-Country Drug Trafficking Scheme Unraveled on Arkansas Highway

United Way’s Jason Duren was joined by Turning Point Inc. CEO Yolanda Pitts

A $50k bond was set for a PB man being charged with aggravated assault

Lincoln County Judge Earnest declares burn ban beginning midnight Thursday Morning

UAPB Announces Homecoming 2024 Official Schedule of Events

Mental Health Wellness program scheduled for Oct. 12 in Pine Bluff

$2M bond set for volunteer coach accused of rape

Join the Movement to Beautify Arkansas This Fall

PB City Council approves multiple taskforces amid debate

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