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Westerman talks inflation effects on agriculture

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman blamed the Biden administration for the inflation that is affecting the nation.The Hot Springs Republican, who is vying for another term in Congress, went on to talk about the effects of... Read More.

PBFD Chief Howell discusses helping volunteer fire departments

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

A rash of fires burned a lot of acreage in Jefferson County last week, taxing the resource of a number of volunteer fire departments who were battling the blazes. Thanks to a mutual aid agreement, firefighters from Pine Bluff also got involved, according to Fire... Read More.

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$75,000 Bond set for man on alleged drug and weapon charges

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons-related charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dexter Thompson, 71, with possession of a controlled substance ecstasy... Read More.

Pine Bluff woman arrested after altercation with daugther

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery was arrested Wednesday after she was involved in an altercation with her daughter. Monica Granderson, 51, was convicted of third-degree domestic battery on Sept. 5, Deputy Prosecutor Shana Alexander said during a court... Read More.

State Vet talks about Chronic Wasting Disease

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

This is expected to be one of the biggest weekends for deer hunting in the state, and with the increase in deer kills, the possibility of more cases of Chronic Wasting Disease could be discovered. Rick Walker talked to the state's wildlife veterinarian Dr.... Read More.

County Judge talks road department and street improvements

Thursday, November 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

During committee meetings Tuesday, the Jefferson County Quorum Court recommended that an appropriation ordinance for nearly $484,000 for the County Road Department be approved. More than half of that money came from an auction of department equipment including two tractors with sidearm mowers, tires, a... Read More.

Millennials in Arkansas rank at the bottom in quality of life

Thursday, November 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Millennials or those born between 1981 and 1996 are finding it hard to live in Arkansas. Rick Walker has this report.

Stuttgart to host 87th Annual World Duck Contest and Wings Over The Prairie Fest

Thursday, November 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

The state's oldest festival returns to the streets of downtown Stuttgart on Thanksgiving weekend. The 87th Annual World Duck Calling Contest and Wings Over The Prairie Festival will be on November 25th and 26th. Bethany Hildrebrand, the Executive Director of the Stuttgart Chamber Of... Read More.

Chris Jones discusses improving education

Wednesday, November 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff native and Democratic Party candidate Chris Jones on Tuesday talked about education when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Morning show host Greg Horne told Jones that the Pine Bluff School District, which is currently under state control, had failed... Read More.

Robinson discusses county finances

Wednesday, November 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

In a wide-ranging appearance on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson, who is seeking a second term in office was asked about the financial health of the county, specifically, where the county was financially when he took office in... Read More.

Woman arrested after allegedly taking a wallet at Saracen Casino

Wednesday, November 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman previously convicted of a felony was arrested Monday after she allegedly admitted to taking a wallet from a customer at the Saracen Casino. Police also found a gun in the vehicle Crystal Nelson, 41, arrived at the casino in,... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for man accused of brutally attacking woman in altercation

Wednesday, November 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of putting a gun in the back of a woman during an altercation at Lake Saracen on Monday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.