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UAM Trap Shooting Wins Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Divisions in First Competition

Tuesday, March 10 by Haleigh Reichen

The newly formed University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Trap Shooting team competed in its first competition on February 28 at the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) South Central Regional tournament in Texarkana, Arkansas. The team had an outstanding first showing, sweeping the medals... Read More.

Dr. Nina Lyon Bennett Provides Leadership and Inspiration to UAPB Students

Monday, March 2 by Haleigh Reichen

Dr. Nina Lyon Bennett, professor and assistant dean for academics for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS), not only provides leadership for academics, but she also engages in all three prongs of the land-grant... Read More.

Monster Truck Show and Family Fun Coming to Pine Bluff Convention Center

Friday, February 20 by Haleigh Reichen

The Pine Bluff Convention Center will host a monster truck show Saturday night, and Executive Director Barbara Dunn talked about it on Oldies 1013. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked Dunn to talk about how people can get tickets for the show. Dunn mentioned “fun stuff”... Read More.

Mark Cannon Discusses His Jefferson County Sheriff Campaign and Vision for Change on Oldies 1013

Thursday, February 19 by Haleigh Reichen

Self-described political activist Mark Cannon is challenging incumbent Jefferson County Sherif Lafayette Woods Jr., in the March Democratic primary and Cannon appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where he was asked why he was running for the job. He was also asked "What are... Read More.

White Hall School District Announces Plan to Make Up Snow Days

Thursday, February 19 by Haleigh Reichen

The White Hall School District has worked out a plan to make up the days that were lost because of the recent snow and ice and Superintendent Gary Willams explained that plan when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Morning Show host Greg... Read More.

United Way Support Enhances Life for Trinity Village Nursing Home Residents

Wednesday, February 18 by Haleigh Reichen

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013and this week Jason Duren was joined by Valarie Dunn from Trinity Village Nursing Home who talked about an upcoming event and about how United Way is benefiting their residents. Dunn said because of the United Way, they... Read More.

Mayor Vivian Flowers Explains Her Push to Abolish the Urban Renewal Agency

Friday, February 13 by Haleigh Reichen

On Thursday, Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers talked about her reasons for wanting to abolish the Urban Renewal Agency when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Today, she continues to explain her position. Flowers went on to say this. Flowers explained that, in her... Read More.

Jefferson Regional COO Discusses Nurse Recruitment and Federal Grant Initiatives on Oldies 1013 Morning Show

Friday, February 13 by Haleigh Reichen

On Thursday, Peter Austin, COO of Jefferson Regional Hospital was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where he talked about efforts to recruit medical personnel, particularly doctors. Today, Austin discusses another group, nurses after Morning Show host Greg Horne mentioned that he has... Read More.

White Hall School Board Hires New Assistant Superintendent to Focus on Academic Excellence

Wednesday, February 11 by Haleigh Reichen

At its regular meeting Tuesday, the White Hall School Board approved the hiring of a new Assistant Superintendent who will replace current Assistant Superintendent Debbie Jones who is retiring. Superintendent Gary Williams talked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Wednesday. Williams... Read More.

Deltaplex Area Winter Weather Closings & Delays

Sunday, February 1 by Alex Bivens

With winter weather blanketing the Deltaplex area there are numerous closings and delays across the area. School Closings/Delays For Monday Pine Bluff Schools Watson Chapel Schools White Hall Schools Drew Central Schools Dumas Schools - Two Hour Delay East End Schools England Schools Fordyce Schools McGehee Schools Monticello Schools Sheridan Schools Star City Schools Warren Schools Woodlawn Schools -... Read More.

Free Dump Day – November 1st

Friday, October 31 by Lori Basiewicz

The City of Pine Bluff will host a free dump day on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 6 AM - 2 PM at Hestand Stadium. Residents can dispose of appliances, furniture, mattresses, scrap metal, yard waste, and other items. However, the site will not accept... Read More.

Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday — Don’t Forget to Test Your Smoke Alarm

Friday, October 31 by Lori Basiewicz

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in... Read More.

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