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3 killed in two traffic accidents

Wednesday, December 28 by Ray King

Two separate traffic accidents Tuesday resulted in the death of three people and injuries to two more. In the first of those accidents, 51-year-old David McClellan, of El Dorado died when the 2002 Porsche he was driving was hit by a 2018 Dodge Ram driven... Read More.

Day two King Cotton Holiday Classic game times set

Tuesday, December 27 by Staff

The King Cotton Holiday Classic is off to a rousing start at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Sponsored by Simmons Bank, the prestigious high school basketball tournament will continue tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. and run through Thursday, Dec. 29. For tournament updates, today’s results, game... Read More.

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Lincoln County Judge discusses courthouse and new sheriff

Tuesday, December 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest on Tuesday said a pipe burst in the old Lincoln County jail over the holiday which affected courthouse operations. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Earnest said county employees had been off for 4 days and count offices... Read More.

Day One King Cotton Holiday Classic Scores

Tuesday, December 27 by Staff

Day one of the King Cotton Holiday Classic is underway at the Pine Bluff Convention Center and this post will be used to update scores throughout the day. Windermere 57, Green Forest 46 White Hall 65, Grissom 64 Silsbee 55, Mills 47 Beaumont United 49, Sidwell 20 Jonesboro 50,... Read More.

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Travel delays affect King Cotton Tourney

Tuesday, December 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The weather has wreaked havoc across the country and nowhere has that had more of an effect than on the 2022 King Cotton Holiday Basketball tournament scheduled to begin today at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Organizers had arranged for out-of-state teams to fly into... Read More.

$50,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of shooting father

Tuesday, December 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 cash-only bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting his father Christmas Day. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Cameron Smith, 31, with first-degree domestic battery. Reading... Read More.

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$25,000 bond set for man on drug and weapon charges

Tuesday, December 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A traffic stop by police Saturday resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons charges. Markevious Blake, 21, was driving a vehicle that police detective Richard McCorvy stopped, Deputy Prosecutor Shana Alexander said during a court hearing Tuesday. Alexander... Read More.

King Cotton Holiday Classic schedule revised due to team travel issues

Tuesday, December 27 by Staff

Despite several flight delays and cancellations across the country, King Cotton Holiday Classic officials and volunteers worked diligently all day yesterday to secure 14 teams for this year’s tournament. Sponsored by Simmons Bank, the prestigious high school basketball tournament will take place at the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services battles blaze at vacant America’s Best Inn

Saturday, December 24 by Staff

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services have been battling a Christmas Eve blaze at America’s Best Inn at 2700 East Harding. Fire officials tell Deltaplex News that the building was at least 50% involved with flames shooting out of the roof when they arrived on... Read More.

Death investigation underway after man found dead on his front porch

Friday, December 23 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a death in the 3500 Block of West 3rd Avenue after a man was found deceased on the front porch of a house in frigid temperatures. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed to Deltaplex News that he pronounced... Read More.

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Glover talks details as the King Cotton Classic approaches

Friday, December 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

The 2022 King Cotton Classic Tournament is set to kick off Tuesday, December 27th, and Sam Glover one of the organizers of the tournament joined Oldies 101.3 to talk about the talent they have playing this year out of Jefferson County. Glover was asked about... Read More.

UPDATE: missing Pulaski County juvenile located

Friday, December 23 by Staff

UPDATE: The missing 11 year old juvenile from Pulaski County has been located and is safe according to law enforcement. ORIGINAL STORY: Name: Melvin Tucker Age: 11 Black Male / Black-Brown Hair / 4'6" / 100 lbs Missing from: Pulaski County, Arkansas Melvin was last seen around 10:30am on... Read More.

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3 killed in two traffic accidents

Day two King Cotton Holiday Classic game times set

Lincoln County Judge discusses courthouse and new sheriff

Day One King Cotton Holiday Classic Scores

Travel delays affect King Cotton Tourney

$50,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of shooting father

$25,000 bond set for man on drug and weapon charges

King Cotton Holiday Classic schedule revised due to team travel issues

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services battles blaze at vacant America’s Best Inn

Death investigation underway after man found dead on his front porch

Glover talks details as the King Cotton Classic approaches

UPDATE: missing Pulaski County juvenile located

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