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Spokesman talks benefits of legalizing recreational marijuana

Wednesday, October 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

In three weeks, Arkansas voters will be asked to approve Amendment 4 to legalize the use of recreational marijuana state-wide. Eddie Armstrong, a spokesman for Responsible Growth Arkansas, the organization promoting the ballot initiative was asked recently how law enforcement agencies feel about the legislation.Appearing... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge hosts Courthouse Rededication Ceremony

Wednesday, October 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Courthouse has been built in Pine Bluff for over 100 hundred years and since has had very few renovations close to its most recent. On Wednesday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and the Quorum court hosted the rededication ceremony for the... Read More.

$25,000 cash-only bond set for man arrested during traffic stop

Wednesday, October 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 cash-only bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man currently out on bond on two separate felony allegations after a stolen handgun was found in the car the man was driving. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond... Read More.

PBPD hosts annual Domestic Violence Walk

Tuesday, October 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Police Department hosted its 11th annual Domestic Violence Walk on Tuesday to shed light on domestic violence awareness and resources in the community that can help. There were several organizations present in support of informational tables including CASA Women's Shelter, Future... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Doctor talks Breast Cancer Screenings and Tips

Tuesday, October 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and with that comes some startling new figures that show that during the pandemic as many as a third of women skipped regular mammograms. Dr. Amy Cahill with Jefferson Regional joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to outline how this... Read More.

Delta Rivers Nature Center to host special Halloween event

Tuesday, October 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Delta Rivers Nature Center is planning a special event for Halloween this year. After basically being shut down for two years because of covid, Center Director Jason Hooks discussed the event, called Wetlands and Wildlife, which will take place Oct. 29 from noon to... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for man accused of pointing gun at a woman

Tuesday, October 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly pointed a gun at a woman on Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Derron L. Green, 31, with... Read More.

Cleveland County Superintendent discusses enrollment gains

Tuesday, October 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

Now that COVID is no longer a threat, the Cleveland County School District is seeing an increase in enrollment. Cleveland County School Superintendent Craig DuPuy talked about that on the Oldies 1013 morning show.DuPuy also said test scores in the district were up.DuPuy went on... Read More.

Quorum Court approves $2.1 Million fund towards water and sewer projects

Monday, October 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

During the Jefferson County Quorum Court Committees meeting last week one of the ordinances recommended for approval will benefit three cities in the county. During their regular meeting, the justices approved the ordinance to transfer funds from the American Rescue Plan amounting to $700,000... Read More.

UAPB Awarded $750,000 Emerging Scholars and Leadership grant

Monday, October 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

As part of a commitment to tackle challenging social and environmental problems that plague people and communities, the Walton Foundation has presented the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with a $750,000 pilot grant. The grant will provide direct funding toward building and expanding... Read More.

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Responsible Growth Arkansas representative encourages voters on legalizing recreational marijuana

Monday, October 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

When Arkansas voters go to the polls on Nov. 8, one of the things they will be voting on is an amendment legalizing recreational marijuana in the state. Eddie Armstrong, a representative of Responsible Growth Arkansas, the organization responsible for putting the issue on the... Read More.

Man arrested after alleged altercation with several people

Monday, October 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Forrest City man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly chased his mother and several other people with a vehicle during an altercation. Sheldon Williams Jr., 21, was taken into custody after sheriff’s deputies were sent to 3809 Community Road at 6:10 p.m.... Read More.