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Feeding Brighter Futures Workshop Set for Sept. 16 at SEARK

Tuesday, August 26 by Alex Bivens

The second annual “Feeding Brighter Futures Workshop” is set for Tuesday, September 16, at Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK). Community members are invited to join and help develop solutions for promoting healthy eating in local youth programs. The free, public event will take place at McGeorge... Read More.

Grant County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing 15-Year-Old

Tuesday, August 26 by Luke Matheson

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile last seen in the Slabtown area southeast of Sheridan. Authorities say 15-year-old Colton Dunderdale was last seen leaving a residence on Grant 63. He was wearing a gray hoodie... Read More.

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New School Legislation Encourages Face-to-Face Interaction Among Students

Tuesday, August 26 by Alex Bivens

With the introduction of the Bell to Bell No Cell legislation in schools around the state, kids who have been used to spending a lot of their time on their phones are now having to face a new challenge, learning to communicate with each... Read More.

Pine Bluff A&P: No Known Cuts Coming For Convention Center

Monday, August 25 by Luke Matheson

A report suggesting that $300,000 could potentially be cut from the Pine Bluff Convention Center by the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion (A&P) Commission drew a packed crowd to Monday evening’s meeting. However, no mention of such a cut was made during the session. Glen Brown... Read More.

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Lake Village Teen Arrested in Connection with Homicide

Monday, August 25 by Luke Matheson

Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the death of a Lake Village man earlier this week. The investigation began Wednesday, August 20, around 8 p.m., when officers with the Lake Village Police Department... Read More.

Pine Bluffs Delta Rhythm and Bayous Project Kicks Off with Downtown Wellness Park

Monday, August 25 by Ray King

A major focus of the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission currently is the Delta Rhythm and Bayous project, beginning with the wellness park downtown. Sheri Storie, the Executive Director of A&P talked about that when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. She went... Read More.

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Ryan Watley Discusses Simmons Bank Park Opening

Monday, August 25 by Luke Matheson

After its grand opening last week, the restaurants inside the Simmons Bank Park at 6th and Main are gearing up for regular business. On Monday, Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where host Greg Horne asked... Read More.

Woodlawn School Board names new contractor for cafeteria project

Monday, August 25 by Ray King

The Woodlawn School District has selected a new construction manager to build an addition to the school cafeteria after cost estimates for the project by the previous company were deemed to be too high. At a special called meeting last week, Brody Richardson Construction of... Read More.

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McGehee Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop on I-530

Monday, August 25 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set for a McGehee man who was arrested Saturday on drug related charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jovontae Black, 31, with possession of a controlled substance... Read More.

UAPB Students Find Heart Health Solutions Through USDA-NIFA Internships

Monday, August 25 by Alex Bivens

Two students majoring in nutrition and food science at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) were recently selected to serve as research assistants for a U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) project. Tamya Hulum and Jae’Nyla Welch... Read More.

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Westerman Weekly Wrap Up

Friday, August 22 by Greg

Special to Deltaplex from Rep Bruce Westerman Since the beginning of time, humanity has sought out knowledge and wisdom. The ability to gain a greater understanding of the world around them ensured our ancestors' success, safety, and survival. Over time, as humanity has continued to... Read More.

Richard Victorino Discusses Productive Quorum Court Meetings on Oldies 1013 Show

Friday, August 22 by Alex Bivens

Richard (Doc) Victorino has been a member of the Jefferson County Quorum Court since he was appointed by Governor Sarah Huckaby Sanders to replace former JP Danny Holcomb. He was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where host Greg Horne asked him what... Read More.

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