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Quorum Court Comittees approves recommendation of $2.1m for water and sewer projects

Wednesday, October 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

When committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court met Tuesday, one of the ordinances that were recommended for approval will benefit three communities in the county. That ordinance would transfer $2.1 million from the American Recovery Plan to a Municipal Special Projects Construction Fund for... Read More.

United Way Agency looks ahead to the holiday seasons

Wednesday, October 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and each week; a different partner agency is featured. Jason Duren was one of the guests and Morning Show host Greg Horne said colder weather is coming, as well as the holidays, and asked Duren if those... Read More.

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Bond set for man accused of being a felon carrying firearm

Wednesday, October 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $7,500 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of a felony after police found a gun in his pocket. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Khamisah Thomas,... Read More.

White Hall School District Board talks enrollment increase; appoints new board member

Tuesday, October 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

As the third period of the year rolls in for most districts in the Deltaplex, White Hall has been one of the few to show significant improvement in enrollment after the pandemic. During the board's regular monthly meeting in October, they discussed enrollment during... Read More.

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Central Moloney CEO talks welding training program

Tuesday, October 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

Before he was fired, Watson Chapel School District Superintendent Andrew Curry and Chris Hart, the president and CEO of Central Moloney had worked out an agreement to offer a welding training program at the school. Even though Curry is gone and now works for Central... Read More.

WCSD Board Member talks decision to hire new superintendent

Tuesday, October 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Monday, the Watson Chapel School Board voted to name Tom Wilson, who has been the acting superintendent as the permanent one, removing the interim tag and giving him a two-year contract. Alan Frazier, who is a member of that board said on the Oldies... Read More.

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$10,000 bond set for felon in possession of alleged firearm

Tuesday, October 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of a felony after a gun was found in his possession. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Bryan Kentle,... Read More.

Jefferson Regional director talks Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Monday, October 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and on Thursday, Wayne Harris, the director of Imaging at Jefferson Regional Hospital was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show to talk about breast cancer. Harris then went on to say this. Asked when women should start getting... Read More.

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Fire Chief talks burn ban in Jefferson County

Monday, October 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

Summer may be over, but the dry weather is continuing and most of the state is now under burn bans. 69 of the 75 counties in the state are now under burn restrictions. Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell on Friday was... Read More.

Save money by using new ‘Goodbuy’ app

Friday, October 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

With food prices still at record levels and gas prices back on the rise, saving money while shopping online might start with "shopping small". The co-founders of the app "Goodbuy" joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to explain how their browser extension works. If you run a... Read More.

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Beware of scammers on student loan repayments

Friday, October 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

With the Biden administration's student loan relief plan getting set to roll out, scammers are already hard at work. Rick Walker has this report

Fire Chief Howell talks food pantry location at old fire station

Friday, October 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

During its regular meeting last week, the Pine Bluff City Council voted 5-3 to approve a resolution allowing Debra Allen to relocate the food pantry she currently operates on Ohio Street to the former Fire Station $4 on Commerce Road. That station was replaced by... Read More.

Author: Deseray Mckinzy

Quorum Court Comittees approves recommendation of $2.1m for water and sewer projects

United Way Agency looks ahead to the holiday seasons

Bond set for man accused of being a felon carrying firearm

White Hall School District Board talks enrollment increase; appoints new board member

Central Moloney CEO talks welding training program

WCSD Board Member talks decision to hire new superintendent

$10,000 bond set for felon in possession of alleged firearm

Jefferson Regional director talks Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Fire Chief talks burn ban in Jefferson County

Save money by using new ‘Goodbuy’ app

Beware of scammers on student loan repayments

Fire Chief Howell talks food pantry location at old fire station

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