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The Arts & Science Center Brings Heartwarming Production to Pine Bluff March 10-12, 17-19

Tuesday, February 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Audience members are invited to enjoy the touching story of camaraderie and friendship during The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas’s (ASC) next theatrical production, “Steel Magnolias.” Performances are set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 10-11, March 17-18,... Read More.

Arkansas River Rice Mill talks historical presence and provided tour to city officials

Monday, February 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

Arkansas River Rice Mill is not only the only black-owned mill in the country it is also located here in Pine Bluff. The mill was started in 2021 by PJ Haynie, a farmer originally from Virginia, and Billy Bridgeforth who is also a farmer... Read More.

University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Agents to host in-person training

Thursday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

There is good news this year for childcare providers and foster parents in southeast Arkansas! University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Agents – Family and Consumer Sciences will once again be hosting in-person training for The Best Care.Mary Ann Kizer joined Rick Walker on Sunrise... Read More.

Saffa talks hotel construction

Thursday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Earlier this week, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show and talked about seeing the activity around the Saracen Casino. On Thursday, Saracen Chief Market Officer Carlton Saffa was a guest on the show and was asked about that activity.Saffa... Read More.

Robinson talks about recent meeting

Thursday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, a day after he shut down a meeting of the Quorum Court before they could take any action. Robinson made the decision to halt the meeting because the Justices of... Read More.

Bond set for man accused of walking out of juvenile detention center

Thursday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff teenager was arrested Wednesday after he walked out of the juvenile detention center where he was being held. Dillon Finch, 18, will have to post a $10,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center after Pine Bluff District... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for woman accused of bringing drugs in detention center

Thursday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of bringing drugs into the adult detention center. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Katlyn Byers, 33, with furnishing prohibited... Read More.

GFPB CEO talks about latest meeting

Thursday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Now that committee of the Pine Bluff City Council has recommended that legislation calling for an extension of the 5/8th cent sales tax and the addition of a 3/8th cent sales tax for public safety be placed on the ballot in May, Go Forward Pine... Read More.

Council committee recommends approval of sales tax proposals

Wednesday, February 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

A special called meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council’s Ways and Means Committee Wednesday paved the way for the full council to consider extending the 5/8th cent sales tax for another seven years, adding a 3/8th cent tax for public safety which will be permanent... Read More.

Boys and Girls Club to announce new CEO this Spring; Aldridge talks new position with EASI

Wednesday, February 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

Long-time Boys and Girls Club CEO, Nyesha Aldridge, recently resigned from her role but is still contracted with the club and has transitioned to a new position with EASI Ambulance Services.Wednesday is United Way Day on the Oldies 1013 morning show and Jason Perdue... Read More.

County Judge discusses JP residency

Wednesday, February 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson halted the regular monthly meeting of the Quorum Court Tuesday night after a squabble over the adoption of a procedures ordinance, which is required by state law. Before the meeting was halted, the finance committee of the quorum court debated... Read More.

Council approves budget adjustments and sign-on bonuses for public safety

Tuesday, February 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council held its monthly meeting of February Tuesday, featuring all council members except Steven Mays Sr. During the meeting the council approved items on the agenda involving a budget adjustment, two ordinances, and four resolutions.During the committee reports, proposed ordinances... Read More.