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Pine Bluff Superintendent Updates on New High School Construction and Board Developments

Wednesday, March 18 by Haleigh Reichen

Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree said Tuesday that construction on the new high school is getting closer to completion. Barbaree also discussed the football stadium and the status of the head coach. The district’s board met Monday and Barbaree was asked if there... Read More.

Judge Gerald Robinson Addresses Election Challenges and Casino Support on Oldies 1013 Morning Show

Wednesday, March 18 by Haleigh Reichen

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show two weeks before his fate will be decided in a run-off election to decide if he, or his opponent attorney Efrem Neely will win the Democratic Party nomination for the seat Robinson... Read More.

Pine Bluff Superintendent Discusses New School Calendar and State Testing on Morning Show

Tuesday, March 17 by Haleigh Reichen

Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Tuesday where she talked about the school district’s calendar for the next school year being approved. She went on to explain the differences between the calendar that was approved... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson Addresses Budget Dispute Ahead of Democrat Runoff

Tuesday, March 17 by Haleigh Reichen

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson is seeking another four-year term and is facing a run-off on March 31 against attorney Effrem Neely for the Democrat Party nomination. On Tuesday, Robinson was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where host Greg Horne asked about... Read More.

UAPB Innovative Learning Initiative Combines Magnifying Glass Plant Exploration with Immersive Virtual Garden Experience

Tuesday, March 17 by Haleigh Reichen

Students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) are exploring plants through a combination of hands-on investigation and immersive technology at the UAPB Child Development Center. The learning initiative allows students to study plant structure and growth while participating in inquiry-based activities that... Read More.

From Stand-Up to Psychedelic Sound: July Heats Up at Saracen

Monday, March 16 by Lori Basiewicz

The Saracen Casino Resort Event Center has announced two big shows in July! First, Georgia native Jeff Foxworthy will come to Pine Bluff on Saturday, July 11th. Exactly a week later, The Australian Pink Floyd Show will perform. Jeff Foxworthy was born in Georgia and... Read More.

Arts and Science Center Showcases Youth Talent in Lion King Jr Production

Friday, March 13 by Haleigh Reichen

The Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas is in the middle of its production of the Lion King Jr., with shows Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. On Friday, Bethany Gere from the center was joined by supporter Scott Robinson on the Oldies 1013 Morning... Read More.

Arkansas Schools Prepare for Spring Break and State Testing Concerns

Friday, March 13 by Haleigh Reichen

Public schools, colleges and universities in Arkansas are one week away from spring break and on Friday, Gary Williams, Superintendent of the White Hall School District was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where he was asked about that, specifically how it... Read More.

Pine Bluff Nephrologist Brandi Wright Discusses Kidney Disease Awareness and Local Health Challenges

Friday, March 13 by Haleigh Reichen

Doctor of Nephrology Brandi Wright of Pine Bluff is a third-generation physician, following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather. She appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where she talked about kidney diseases and host Greg Horne asked her how people would know... Read More.

$1.9 Million Awarded to Study Use of Biochar on Water Quality

Thursday, March 12 by Haleigh Reichen

The Environmental Protection Agency awarded almost $1.9 million to Shannon Speir, an assistant professor of crop, soil and environmental sciences at the University of Arkansas, to study how adding biochar to poultry litter may help improve water quality. The award is expected to demonstrate... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Names Dr. Steven Wright as Chief Medical Officer

Thursday, March 12 by Haleigh Reichen

Jefferson Regional is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Steven Wright as Chief Medical Officer, marking a significant milestone in his nearly three-decade tenure with the organization. Dr. Wright has been a dedicated member of the Jefferson Regional medical staff for 29 years, consistently... Read More.

UAPB’s Dr. Suzzette Shaw Goldmon Selected for Council on Foreign Relations Educators Workshop

Thursday, March 12 by Haleigh Reichen

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) associate professor Dr. Suzzette Shaw Goldmon recently participated in the Council on Foreign Relations College and University Educators Workshop, a national program designed to help faculty incorporate global policy and international affairs topics into their teaching. Dr. Goldmon,... Read More.

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