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Bryan Norris Discusses Secretary of State Campaign and Importance of Voting

Monday, March 30 by Haleigh Reichen

On Tuesday, voters will go to the polls to decide between Bryan Norris and Kim Hammer, who are candidates for Secretary of State on the Republican Party ticket. Norris was a guest on the River Country Morning Show where he talked about his campaign and... Read More.

Saracen Casino Market Manager Carlton Saffa Shares Hotel Completion Updates on Oldies 1013

Friday, March 27 by Haleigh Reichen

Saracen Casino and soon to be resort Market Manager Carlton Saffa appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Friday and talked about how close to completion the hotel is. While Saffa said a lot of things are done, there is one thing that is not.

UAPB’s Ta’Yanna Dandridge Selected as National Sara’s Wish Foundation Fellow

Monday, March 23 by Haleigh Reichen

Ta’Yanna “Tee” Dandridge, senior research/program assistant in the Office of International Programs and Studies at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has been selected as the 2026 Sara’s Wish Foundation Fellow by The Forum on Education Abroad. The fellowship is awarded annually to... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District Addresses State Audit and Financial Security Concerns

Thursday, March 19 by Haleigh Reichen

At its regular monthly board meeting Monday, the Pine Bluff School District heard a report about the financial audit conducted by the state and Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree talked about that when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Morning Show host Greg Horne... Read More.

Jason Duren Discusses United Way Fund Application Process on Oldies 1013

Wednesday, March 18 by Haleigh Reichen

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Executive Director Jason Duren talked about the application process for receiving funds. Duren went on to say this. Morning Show host Greg Horne said Duren is always raising money and always trying to figure out... Read More.

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.

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