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Star City Superintendent talks school programs and recent election

Wednesday, November 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

Star City Superintendent Jordan Frizzell made his monthly appearance on Sunrise Deltaplex with Rick Walker on Wednesday to discuss a wide range of topics, including how the election could affect school funding. Rick asked him first about the success of the football and band... Read More.

Council approves funds for Delta Rhythm district

Wednesday, November 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council voted Monday night to invest $2 million in the Delts Rhythm and Blues Cultural District which is designed to promote tourism and improve the economy. That money will come from the five-eighths cent sales tax approved by... Read More.

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Robinson talks reasons for winning second term as Jefferson County Judge

Wednesday, November 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

In his first interview after winning another four-year term as Jefferson County Judge, Gerald Robinson thanked all of the people who voted for him. Wednesday morning, Robinson repeated that and was asked what contributed to his nearly 2,500 vote margin of victory over former County... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for man accused of pointing gun at several people in altercation

Wednesday, November 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man previously convicted of felony fleeing in 2018 was arrested Monday after he allegedly pointed a gun at several people during an altercation. Raynard Washington, 27, was taken into custody after police were sent to a house on West 21st Avenue... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for man accused of residential burglary

Wednesday, November 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of breaking into a house and stealing a laptop and iPad. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Taylor Johnson, 20,... Read More.

County Judge reports early voting numbers

Tuesday, November 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

Early voting for the November General Election wrapped up Monday and on Tuesday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Rob9inson was asked how many people took advantage of the early voting period to cast their ballots.Oldies 1013 morning show host Greg Horne reminded Robinson that in... Read More.

Walker discusses Planning Commission appointments

Tuesday, November 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

During its meeting Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council voted to appoint Danny Walker to the Planning Commission. He will replace Gordon Reese, whose term expired but has remained on the commission until a replacement was named. Walker is the son of former Pine Bluff... Read More.

Man arrested after physical altercation with a woman

Tuesday, November 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported disturbance at an apartment complex on South Maple Street in the early morning hours Sunday resulted in the arrest of a man who allegedly hit a woman. During a court hearing Tuesday, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson said police found Keith Powell,... Read More.

Pine bluff man arrested after allegedly hitting a woman in altercation

Tuesday, November 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery earlier this year was arrested Saturday after he allegedly hit a woman during an altercation. Cedric Cleveland, 33, was taken into custody after police were sent to Chili’s on South Olive Street... Read More.

Cash-only bond set for man accused of robbing a woman

Tuesday, November 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 cash-only bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of trying to take money from a woman by force. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Stephen Reed, 26,... Read More.

RSV on the rise in the Natural State

Monday, November 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

RSV is spreading across America and here in The Natural State, with many pediatric beds filling up. Leanne Carter is a Physician Assistant with Jefferson Regional and joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about the disease. She explained what RSV is.Carter said... Read More.

$5,000 bond set for man accused of driving a stolen side-by-side

Monday, November 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County man accused of being in possession of a stolen side-by-side Friday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jakston Woodard, 19, with theft... Read More.