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$25,000 bond set for man accused of domestic distrubance involving his mother

Wednesday, April 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

$25,000 bond set for man accused of being involved in a domestic disturbance that caused injury to his 71-year-old mother.Pine Bluff District Judge Kim Bridgeforth set the bond after finding prosecutors have probable cause to charge John William Staver with Domestic Battery in the... Read More.

White Hall Superintendent talks salary updates for 2023-2024 school year

Wednesday, April 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

White Hall School Board held its monthly meeting Tuesday approving their salary schedule for the 2023-2024 school year and staff and teacher raises.Superintendent Gary Williams joined the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Wednesday and host Greg Horne asked about that meeting.Williams was then asked if... Read More.

Simmons Bank named one of the World’s Best Banks 2023 in Forbes

Wednesday, April 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

Simmons Bank announced in a press release Tuesday that for the fourth consecutive year, Simmons Bank has been named one of the World's Best Banks by Forbes. Simmons Bank was one of only 75 banks in the United States, and 415 banks worldwide, to be included in the... Read More.

SEARK President talks progess of dorm construction

Tuesday, April 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

Demolition work is continuing on the former nursing home on South Hazel Street that by late summer will be dormitories for Southeast Arkansas College student-athletes and others.On Tuesday, Dr. Stephen Bloomberg, president of SEARK was asked about the work when he appeared on the... Read More.

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Council Member Frazier talks recent Mental Health and Wellness Conference

Monday, April 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

Council Member Lanette R. Frazier the founder of La Renee Ministries, Inc. partnered with the City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program (AHLP) to host the Mental Health and Wellness Conference that took place Saturday, April 8th at the Pine Bluff Convention Center... Read More.

$20,000 bond set for woman accused of firing a firearm during an altercattion

Monday, April 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA $20,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman who allegedly shot at a man during an altercation Saturday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shahnyl Roberts, 29, with aggravated... Read More.

Richardson and Howell talk about extention of GFPB tax

Friday, April 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

On May 9, voters in Pine Bluff will decide the fate of extending the five-eighth cent Go Forward Pine Bluff sales tax and adding a three-eighth cent tax devoted strictly to public safety.Police Chief Denise Richardson was a recent guest on the Oldies 1013... Read More.

Robinson talks conflicts with Quorum Court

Friday, April 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

For the past three months, the Jefferson County Quorum Court has not been able to pass any legislation due to conflicts between several members of the court and County Judge Gerald Robinson over an ordinance setting out rules and policies for the operation of... Read More.

May responds to claims of regressive sales tax

Thursday, April 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

One of the biggest complaints about the Go Forward Pine Bluff Sales Tax initiative has been that it hits poor people harder than rich people.Both the Pine Bluff and the state chapters of the NAACP have used that claim in their opposition to a... Read More.

Bond set for woman accused of second-degree domestic battery

Thursday, April 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff woman arrested in March will have to post a $15,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center after Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth ruled Thursday that prosecutors have probable cause to charge her with second-degree domestic... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for man accused of weapons violation

Thursday, April 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA $50,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of a weapons violation.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Emmanuel Laster, 19, with criminal use of a prohibited weapon.Reading... Read More.

Tommy May answers questions about GFPB tax on May ballot

Wednesday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

On May 9, voters in Pine Bluff are being asked to extend the five-eighth cent Go Forward sales tax for another seven years and to add a three-eighth cent tax devoted to public safety.The current tax is set to expire next year and on... Read More.