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India.Arie explains to Tamron Hall why she’s pulling her music from Spotify: “It’s my truth”

Wednesday, February 2 by ABC News

Four-time Grammy winner India.Arie is explaining why she's pulling her music from Spotify in an interview on the Tamron Hall show, which airs Friday.As previously reported, Arie is following legendary artists Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. They had their music removed from the streaming service... Read More.

‘The Batman’ director further explains Kurt Cobain influence: “[Bruce Wayne] is a kind of drug addict”

Tuesday, January 25 by ABC News

The Batman director Matt Reeves has further explained how the film's version of the Caped Crusader is influenced by late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.In an interview with Esquire UK, Reeves details how the Nevermind song "Something in the Way," which plays... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Jr. explains jail COVID-19 procedures

Thursday, August 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King With the surge in new cases of coronavirus because of the Delta variant, Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. described efforts to keep the virus out of the jail as a “balancing act.”Woods appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and said... Read More.

Watley explains downtown plaza plans

Thursday, August 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King When the Go Forward Pine Bluff program was being presented to residents several years ago, one of its main goals was the creation of a downtown plaza that would draw residents to the area. That program is one step closer to being a... Read More.

Franklin Sr. explains goals for the police department

Wednesday, August 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Crime statistics for the City of Pine Bluff are due to be released this week and, whatever they are, Interim Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. said they are not where he wants them to be.Franklin appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show... Read More.

Franklin Sr. explains decision to accept Interim Police Chief job

Thursday, July 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Interim Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. made his first media appearance Thursday when he was a guest on the TalkBack Live program with Floyd Donald. Mayor Shirley Washington announced the appointment of Franklin, who retired from the Arkansas State Police after... Read More.

Economic and Community Development Department explains some projects

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A wide-ranging discussion of everything from requests for funding for home improvements to complaints about 18-wheelers driving through residential areas took place Thursday on TalkBack Live hosted by Floyd Donald. Larry Matthews and Lori Walker of the City’s Economic and Community Development Department... Read More.

Westerman explains vote against impeachment

Friday, January 15 by Ray King

fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman, in his weekly newsletter, explained his vote against the impeachment of President Donald Trump earlier this week.I voted against impeaching President Donald J. Trump in the U.S. House of Representatives. This week's rushed process is not in keeping with... Read More.

Billy Corgan explains why The Smashing Pumpkins aren’t a ’90s band

Thursday, December 3 by ABC News

Smashing Pumpkins' new double album CYR is full of synth-pop, but Billy Corgan has a response for anyone who tells him how "'80s" the record sounds: Well, duh. Noting that he was heavily influenced by The Cure, as well as the indie Chicago record label... Read More.

Carlton Saffa explains how Saracen Casino Resort will use the former Bank of America building

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

By Ray KingOn Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council approved a short-term lease with the Saracen Casino who will wanted to use the former Bank of America building downtown.Tuesday morning on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Carlton Saffa explained what the building will... Read More.

Police chief explains how officers are handing face mask order

Wednesday, July 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingPine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Wednesday discussed the executive order from Governor Asa Hutchinson mandating the use of face coverings when social distancing is not possible.During a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, Sergeant said if an officer... Read More.