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Local Group Raises Awareness About Sickle Cell Anemia in Pine Bluff

Monday, September 29 by Alex Bivens

Sickle Cell Anemia is a crippling blood disease that quite often lead to An early death. Although it mainly affects African Americans, the disease also affects people of Indian descent, Middle Easterners and folk from the Mediterranean region as well. Worldwide, it’s estimated that... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Charged with Depositing Fraudulent Checks at Local Bank

Wednesday, September 10 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of depositing two checks into a bank account that were fraudulent. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Cameron Bell, 19,... Read More.

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Grant County Sheriff’s Office Issues Fraud Alert Following Spike in Local Scams

Thursday, June 19 by Luke Matheson

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public fraud alert in response to a noticeable increase in scam activity affecting local residents. Sheriff Pete Roberts is urging the community to exercise caution when sharing personal or financial information, especially over the phone, by... Read More.

United Way Day Highlights: Insights from Local Leaders on Oldies 1013

Thursday, May 29 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Executive Director Jason Duren was joined by Doug Freeman, Executive Director of Jenkins Memorial and Deputy Director Eric Cole. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked Freeman to explain what Jenkins does. Horne then asked Freeman... Read More.

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Local Athletes Named to 2025 AAA All-State Baseball Team

Thursday, May 29 by Alex Bivens

Several standout baseball players from Southeast Arkansas have earned a prestigious spot on the 2025 Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) All-State Baseball Team. The annual list recognizes the top high school players across the state for their performance, sportsmanship, and impact on the field throughout... Read More.

Area Agency on Aging Donates 96 Backpacks to Local Foster Care Initiative

Wednesday, May 28 by Alex Bivens

The Area Agency on Aging in Pine Bluff donated 96 backpacks to the local Toys for Tots Foster Care Initiative on Tuesday, supporting at-risk and foster care youth across Cleveland, Dallas, Jefferson, and Lincoln Counties. Youth service agencies including The Call's Foster Care Program, The... Read More.

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EASI Partners with Local Businesses to Honor First Responders

Friday, April 18 by Alex Bivens

On Thursday, EASI (Emergency Ambulance Service Inc.) teamed up with Foster’s Towing and Mid-Town Tire and Auto to host a lunch for first responders. Clyde McDaniel, who handles operations for EASI rejoined the company in January and talked to Deltaplex News about some of the... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff Partners with Local Artist for Downtown Revitalization Murals

Monday, April 14 by Luke Matheson

Go Forward Pine Bluff (GFPB) is proud to announce that the collaborative between GFPB and the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency has developed a new partnership with celebrated local artist Greg Newsome to bring vibrant, original art to the heart of downtown. As part of... Read More.

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Local multi-business owner Lelan Stice discussed the need for revitalizing Dollarway Road

Wednesday, March 19 by Alex Bivens

At one time, Dollarway Road was bustling with a number of successful businesses, a high school, and a high traffic volume. The high traffic volume still exists but the high school is closed and many of those businesses, including restaurants and a bank branch have... Read More.

Local student, Evan Stice, scores perfect grade on ACT

Thursday, March 13 by Luke Matheson

Evan C Stice, a Junior at eStem High School, earned the highest possible ACT Composite score of 36 on the ACT test. He is the son of Lelan and Lisa Stice, owners of Doctors Orders Pharmacy and Town & Country Hardware. About one-quarter of 1% of... Read More.

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Jefferson County Farm Bureau honors local farmer Benny Fratesi

Tuesday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Farm Bureau honored local farmer Benny Fratesi Tuesday by naming their board room in his honor. Fratesi, who farmed in Jefferson and Lincoln Counties for over 60 years, has been influential in farming legislature for both the state of Arkansas and the... Read More.

Pine Bluff A&P Commission Approves Over $1.6 Million to Empower Local Events and Tourism

Thursday, December 12 by Luke Matheson

In a remarkable commitment to enhancing the cultural landscape and tourism of Pine Bluff, the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission (A&P) has awarded over $1.6 million in funding for the upcoming year. This endeavor will support local non-profit organizations, community programs, and the operations... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Charged with Depositing Fraudulent Checks at Local Bank

Grant County Sheriff’s Office Issues Fraud Alert Following Spike in Local Scams

United Way Day Highlights: Insights from Local Leaders on Oldies 1013

Local Athletes Named to 2025 AAA All-State Baseball Team

Area Agency on Aging Donates 96 Backpacks to Local Foster Care Initiative

EASI Partners with Local Businesses to Honor First Responders

Go Forward Pine Bluff Partners with Local Artist for Downtown Revitalization Murals

Local multi-business owner Lelan Stice discussed the need for revitalizing Dollarway Road

Local student, Evan Stice, scores perfect grade on ACT

Jefferson County Farm Bureau honors local farmer Benny Fratesi

Pine Bluff A&P Commission Approves Over $1.6 Million to Empower Local Events and Tourism

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