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UAPB Alumna Trailblazer for Women in the Armed Forces

Monday, March 17 by Alex Bivens

Brigadier General Tomika M. Seaberry, a 1997 UAPB ROTC Program graduate, has a new assignment, according to an announcement from the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. Seaberry has been assigned a significant role as Military Deputy Office of the Chief Army Reserve G-3/5/7 (Individual... Read More.

Fatalities confirmed following tornadic storms in Arkansas Friday night

Saturday, March 15 by Luke Matheson

Three fatalities have been confirmed in Independence County, and 29 people were reported injured in eight counties in connection to a storm system that moved through the state overnight. Numbers are preliminary and subject to change. Staff from the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM)... Read More.

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Two Arrested after child found dead in Weiner, Ark.

Saturday, March 15 by Luke Matheson

Authorities in Poinsett County have arrested two individuals following the tragic discovery of a deceased child in a home in Weiner, Arkansas. Ridge Brandon Noel, 31, and Sharece MonQue Scott, 30, face charges of first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor, with additional charges expected... Read More.

Deltaplex area under the gun for severe weather late Friday night into Saturday morning

Friday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

A severe weather outbreak is expected to form Friday evening into Saturday morning in the Deltaplex area, and recent short term models are showing Pine Bluff and surrounding areas in the area of concern. Meteorologist Dan Holiday spoke with Deltaplex News to discuss what the... Read More.

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Arkansas Moves to Ban PBM-Owned Pharmacies as Legislation Gains Support

Friday, March 14 by Alex Bivens

Legislation prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies in Arkansas is moving its way through the Arkansas General Assembly and, according to Lelan Stice, who owns Doctor’s Orders Pharmacies, is expected to pass before the legislature ends in May. Stice appeared on the Oldies... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District welcomes new Security Director Foster Baker

Friday, March 14 by Alex Bivens

A new director of security in the Pine Bluff School District is charged with keeping students, faculty and staff safe. Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree introduced that the new director, Foster Baker, when they appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Morning Show host... Read More.

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University of Arkansas Under Federal Investigation for Alleged Racial Discrimination

Friday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is among more than 50 universities under investigation by the Education Department for alleged racial discrimination. These investigations align with efforts by President Donald Trump's administration to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs that officials claim may exclude... Read More.

Arkansas Faces Moderate Flu Activity and Rising COVID Cases

Friday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas is currently experiencing a moderate level of influenza-like illness (ILI) activity, with a score of 6 out of 13, according to ILINet data for Week 10. Hospital emergency departments have reported that 5.46% of visits are due to ILI, 1.89% to COVID-like illness (CLI),... Read More.

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Join the Jefferson Regional Urology Associates for a March Madness Wellness Event at White Hall Community Center

Friday, March 14 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson Regional Hospital’s Urology Associates will be participating in what’s being called a “March Madness Wellness Event” at the White Hall Community Center Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Two of Jefferson Regional’s Urologists, Drs. Nick Scherzer and Nathan Green were guests on the Oldies... Read More.

Local student, Evan Stice, scores perfect grade on ACT

Thursday, March 13 by Luke Matheson

Evan C Stice, a Junior at eStem High School, earned the highest possible ACT Composite score of 36 on the ACT test. He is the son of Lelan and Lisa Stice, owners of Doctors Orders Pharmacy and Town & Country Hardware. About one-quarter of 1% of... Read More.

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Jefferson County Dive Team Pulls car out of Black Dog Creek

Thursday, March 13 by Luke Matheson

Statement from Jefferson County Sheriffs Department at 3:10PM On March 13, 2025, a member of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Dive Team recovered a submerged, vehicle from a waterway near the Regional Park Softball Complex in Pine Bluff. Acting on information received from another law... Read More.

United Way Day Highlights: Home Again with Matt Mosler on Oldies 1013

Thursday, March 13 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Jason Duren was joined by Matt Mosler to talk about a project to construct houses. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked Duren what was going on with United Way and Duren responded this way. Horne... Read More.

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