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Local agencies and volunteers lend aid after fire at Jefferson Regional Hospital

Wednesday, July 26 by Alex Bivens

In the face of great adversity, our community along with EASI Ambulance Service and Hydrating Hometown Heroes, came together to help the staff and patients at Jefferson Regional Hospital. As you know, from our earlier story, there was a fire at the Entergy transfer... Read More.

Altheimer Day will be Saturday, July 22, 2023

Tuesday, July 18 by Alex Bivens

Altheimer Day is coming up this Saturday at the beautiful Altheimer Park from 2-7. There will be lots of free food, live music and a big car, truck and bike show. Local entertainer Ice Man told Deltaplex News how the event got started. The event... Read More.

Deseray McKinzy Appointed Project/Program Manager – Communications for UAPB’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences

Friday, July 14 by Alex Bivens

Deseray L. McKinzy has been appointed as Extension specialist, project/program manager-communications for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS). In this position she will work closely with the School’s dean/director to determine priorities and deliverables for... Read More.

Ryan Watley, GFPB CEO, explains the decision to donate to the millage campaign

Friday, July 14 by Alex Bivens

A special election is scheduled in August as voters in the Pine Bluff School District will decide the fate of a millage increase to build a new high school and make improvements to other schools in the district. Go Forward Pine Bluff has announced their... Read More.

Chris Hart, CEO of Central Moloney, explains the reason for new plant in Florida

Friday, July 14 by Alex Bivens

On Thursday, Chris Hart, the CEO of Central Moloney Inc., announced that the company has selected Okaloosa County, Florida as the site for its second plant outside Pine Bluff and Jefferson County. Hart was a guest on Oldies 1013 Friday morning and talked about the... Read More.

Dr. Cedric Rice, Pine Bluff School Board member and Pine Bluff High School alumnus explains the new millage campaign

Friday, July 14 by Alex Bivens

A member of the Pine Bluff School Board and a graduate of the Pine Bluff School System on Wednesday talked about the millage campaign that is currently underway to generate funds to build a new high school in the city. Dr. Cedric Rice was a... Read More.

Sheridan Mayor Nattin with Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to thank all the first responders and police

Tuesday, July 11 by Alex Bivens

Sheridan Mayor Cain Nattin joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to thank all of the police and first responders were involved in the incident on Monday at the Sheridan Heights Apartments Deltaplex News will continue to update the story both on air and online here... Read More.

PB Convention Center director Joseph McCorvy, praised the success of the rodeo

Monday, July 10 by Alex Bivens

By: Ray King The Pine Bluff Convention Center hosted its first-ever rodeo over the Fourth of July holiday weekend and director Joseph McCorvy talked about the crowd that attended the event when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday. Morning show host Greg Horne... Read More.

State Little League tournament fast approaching

Friday, July 7 by Alex Bivens

By: Rick Walker The big day is fast approaching when the first pitch will be thrown out for the State Little League 11/12 year old tournament. Peter Austin came on with Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to give an update. Rick asked him is they... Read More.

Policy changes will allow PB police officers with more than 20 years of service to take home vehicles

Friday, July 7 by Alex Bivens

By: Ray King A change in policy that will allow Pine Bluff Police officers with more than 20 years of service who live outside the city limits to take home a vehicle was approved by the Pine Bluff City Council Wednesday night. The previous policy applied... Read More.

White Hall to hold annual fireworks show

Monday, July 3 by Alex Bivens

By: Ray King The City of White Hall is making plans for their annual Fourth of July fireworks show at the community center on Tuesday and White Hall Mayor Noel Foster was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show Monday to talk about it. Foster... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services to host Junior Fire Camp

Wednesday, April 26 by Staff

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services is having a Junior Fire Camp from June 12th – June 16th. A free five-day camp designed for boys and girls ages 11-13 to experience what it’s like to be a firefighter as well as learn about fire safety.... Read More.

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