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Red Cross representative talks tornado assistance

Wednesday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The American Red Cross sprang into action after tornados struck Little Rock and Wynne on March 31 and on Wednesday, State Red Cross representative Nate Genty appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show to talk about what the agency did in the first few... Read More.

Hospital CEO talks about financial challenges faced nationwide

Wednesday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

Financial woes involving hospital operations nationwide have been in the news recently and recent reports that Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello is in talks with Baptist Health bring the problem close to home. Farther South, a group associated with Murphy Oil has announced plans... Read More.

$30,000 bond set for man accused of aggravated assualt

Wednesday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA $30,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening a woman on Monday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Antonio Haywood, 40, with aggravated assault.Reading from an... Read More.

Officials push public safety tax

Wednesday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

When voters go to the polls on May 9 to decide whether or not to extend the five-eight cent Go Forward Sales Tax for another seven years, they will also be voting on a new three-eights cent tax dedicated to public safety.That tax is... Read More.

City officials supports public safety and GFPB tax

Tuesday, April 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington and members of the City Council on Tuesday hosted a press conference encouraging residents to support the extension of the five-eights Go Forward Pine Bluff tax for another seven years, and vote for an additional three-eight cent tax that... Read More.

Council approves legistlation for installment of cell towers and solar power systems

Tuesday, April 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingLegislation adopting fees for inspecting the installation of cell towers and solar power systems in Pine Bluff was approved by the city council during a brief meeting Monday night.Council member Bruce Lockett, chairman of the council’s Development and Planning Committee explained the... Read More.

Arkansas Game and Fish announces Family Fun Day for June 24th

Monday, April 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

Save the date for June 24th, for the big Family Fun Day at Regional Park in Pine Bluff. There will be activities all around MLK Pond. Clint Coleman from Arkansas Game and Fish was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex and told Rick Walker about... Read More.

GFPB announces press conference to discuss upcoming election

Monday, April 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

Go Forward Pine Bluff announced today that the public-private partnership between the City of Pine Bluff and Go Forward Pine Bluff (GFPB) will hold a press conference to discuss the upcoming tax election on Tuesday, April 18th at 9:00 a.m. The press conference will... Read More.

$15,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of threatening brother

Monday, April 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA $15,000 cash-only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening his brother during an altercation Friday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Rodney Whitmore, 31, with aggravated... Read More.

Watley talks about the ‘citizens plan’ for GFPB

Thursday, April 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley on Thursday said while he and others administer the day-to-day activities, it is a “citizens plan.”Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Watley said this.Morning show host Greg Horne asked Watley about the Public Private partnership aspect... Read More.

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Woods talks about recent legislation to build additional prison space

Thursday, April 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Earlier this week, Governor Sarah Sanders signed legislation that, among other things, sets aside money to build additional prison space.Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. was asked about the legislation.The legislation also requires that people convicted of certain... Read More.

Settlement reached in Freedom of Information Act Lawsuit

Wednesday, April 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingAttorneys representing both Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. on Wednesday reached a settlement agreement to hopefully end a pending lawsuit.Following a hearing Wednesday, attorney Tim Cullen, who represents Woods’ attorney, Kimberly Dale, told Deltaplex news what the... Read More.