Local News
A 20-year-old woman from England tragically lost her life in a two-vehicle accident in rural Lonoke County on Friday morning, as reported by the Arkansas State Police.The incident occurred at 8:10 a.m. when Bailey Winkler, driving a 2023 Kia Sportage, veered across the center... Read More.
Doctor’s Orders in White Hall was broken into Thursday night but according to its owner, the thieves weren’t able to get narcotics.Lelan Stice talked about the break-in on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Friday.Stice said there have not been any arrests yet.Morning Show host... Read More.
In recent days the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO), Lonoke County Sheriff's Office and England Police Department were made aware of a public gathering which is planned for April 26, 2025, in the Jefferson and Lonoke County area which has raised concerns for public... Read More.
The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected the appeal of a Pine Bluff man sentenced to prison for abuse of a corpse.Derek Payne, 44, was originally charged with first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in the death of Christopher Jones in 2019.Following... Read More.
The Arkansas Revenue Investment in Vital EMS Systems (ARRIVES) Act, recently signed into law by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, is designed to enhance ambulance services throughout the state.This legislation establishes a fund managed by the Department of Health to distribute resources to emergency medical... Read More.
The AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch reports that the average gas price in Arkansas is currently $2.80 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel. This represents an increase of one cent from last week but a decrease of 41 cents compared to the same day... Read More.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently vetoed two bills, each carrying emergency clauses that would have rendered them effective immediately upon her signature.The first, House Bill 1961, aimed to allow medical providers to temporarily withhold a patient's medical records for up to 30 days... Read More.
Local Sports
Arkansas State University is embarking on a national search for a new athletics director following the departure of Jeff Purinton, who is moving to Learfield’s Sports Properties division as Executive Vice President.Chancellor Dr. Todd Shields praised Purinton for his significant contributions to the university's... Read More.
Golden Lion Athletics Announces Exciting Lineup for Black & Gold WeekendPine Bluff, AR – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is gearing up for an action-packed Black & Gold Weekend, set to take place from Thursday, April 24, through Monday, April 28. The annual event... Read More.
UAPB Athletics: UAPB Celebrates The Letter "A" Club's Generous Support of Athletics BanquetPINE BLUFF, AR.- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletic Department is proud to recognize The Letter "A" Club for their generous contribution of $3,000 as a Slam Dunk Sponsor of this year's Athletics... Read More.
UAPB Softball: Golden Lions Clinched Weekend Series on the Road Against Grambling St.GAME 1 | UAPB 7, Grambling 6GRAMBLING, La. --The UAPB Lady Lions fought back from down 6-4 in the fifth inning to take down the Grambling Tigers 7-6 Saturday.Sophomore Heidi Price got the... Read More.
UAPB Golf: Golden Lions Men's Golf Finishes Second at SWAC Championship, All Five Golfers Place in Top-15BIRMINGHAM, AL – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) men's golf team capped off a strong season with a runner-up finish at the 2025 Southwestern Athletic Conference... Read More.
The upcoming NFL Draft could mark a significant moment for Arkansas State, as center Jacob Bayer might become the first Red Wolf selected in 11 years.Bayer has drawn attention from several teams, including the Chargers, Packers, and Vikings, following his performance at Pro Day... Read More.
The Star City School Districthas named Madison Bitely as the new Head Coach of the Star City Ladydog Basketball Program.The announcement was made on social media Monday evening in the following press release:We are thrilled to welcome Coach Madison Bitely as the new Head... Read More.
