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Rutledge talks about opioid settlement plans

Friday, December 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Thursday she’ll begin directing the state’s $140 million share of opioid settlements to general revenue, saying lawmakers should have a say in where the money goes. Rutledge, who leaves office next month and will... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. released statement after Stuttgart officer is killed

Friday, December 16 by Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has released a statement following the death of Stuttgart police officer Sgt. Donald Scoby, who was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a suspect. That statement is as follows: On today, December 15, 2022, we learned that Sergeant Donald... Read More.

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Rison head coach Clay Totty accepts new job at Wynne

Thursday, December 15 by Staff

For the first time since 1998 the Rison Wildcats will be on the search for a new head football coach after Clay Totty was named head football coach at Wynne High School following a 5-0 vote by the Wynne School Board. Totty compiled a record... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff holds groundbreakings for three different projects within the city

Thursday, December 15 by Staff

Groundbreakings were held at three different locations in Pine Bluff Thursday morning to highlight construction and growth taking place within the city. The City of Pine Bluff, Go Forward Pine Bluff, and Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency are working together on three separate projects beginning... Read More.

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Congressman Westerman talks about legislation for Puerto Rico

Thursday, December 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Thursday, U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman was on the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington and slipped into a cloakroom to visit with Deltaplex Radio. Asked by 1013 morning show host Greg Horne what he was doing, Westerman said this. He said the proposed... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses Stuttgart officer involved shooting that left one officer and the suspect dead

Thursday, December 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

A Stuttgart Police Officer and the suspect who allegedly shot him are both dead and an Arkansas Trooper was wounded following an incident Wednesday night. According to a press release, Sgt. Donald Scoby, 45, was shot while pursuing the suspect, identified as Jacob Cole Barnes,... Read More.

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WHSD Superintendent talks Christmas Break

Thursday, December 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

School districts in the Deltaplex are starting to wind down as they prepare for the Christmas holidays. One of those school districts is the White Hall School District and Gary Williams, superintendent of the district was asked Wednesday when the Christmas break will start for... Read More.

UAPB drops game to Minnesota Wednesday

Thursday, December 15 by Ray King

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Braeden Carrington hit four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points, Jamison Battle added 18, including five 3s, and Minnesota beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 72-56 Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak. Dawson Garcia had 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks... Read More.

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Stuttgart police officer and suspect killed, Arkansas State Trooper wounded in overnight shooting

Thursday, December 15 by Staff

A Stuttgart police officer is dead and an Arkansas State Trooper has been wounded as law enforcement authorities attempted to arrest a Stone County man south of Stuttgart. A vehicle pursuit by Stuttgart police officers that began about 11 PM Wednesday ended south of the... Read More.

Little Rock man arrested following shooting on I-430 in March

Wednesday, December 14 by Staff

Christian M. Torrence, 32, of Little Rock was arrested today by Arkansas State Police Special Agents and charged in connection with a March 7, 2022 shooting incident along Interstate 430 near the David O. Dodd overpass. Torrence is being held at the Pulaski County... Read More.

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Benton man killed when ATV hit by vehicle

Wednesday, December 14 by Ray King

A Benton man was killed Tuesday while fleeing from Lonoke County Sheriff’s deputies when the ATV he was riding failed to stop at a stop sign and was hit by a vehicle. According to a preliminary report, Richard Covert, 42, was westbound on Ghering Road... Read More.

Delta Network Food Bank announces details about food distribution event

Wednesday, December 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week, Jacqueline Ross of the Delta Network Food Bank joined Leslie Dorn, Executive Director of the United Way to talk about a food distribution event this Saturday. Ross was asked to discuss the event and... Read More.

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Rutledge talks about opioid settlement plans

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. released statement after Stuttgart officer is killed

Rison head coach Clay Totty accepts new job at Wynne

Go Forward Pine Bluff holds groundbreakings for three different projects within the city

Congressman Westerman talks about legislation for Puerto Rico

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses Stuttgart officer involved shooting that left one officer and the suspect dead

WHSD Superintendent talks Christmas Break

UAPB drops game to Minnesota Wednesday

Stuttgart police officer and suspect killed, Arkansas State Trooper wounded in overnight shooting

Little Rock man arrested following shooting on I-430 in March

Benton man killed when ATV hit by vehicle

Delta Network Food Bank announces details about food distribution event

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