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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.

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.

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