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Jefferson County Quorum Court fails to pass budget following yet another contentious meeting

Monday, January 20 by Luke Matheson

Following yet another contentious meeting the Jefferson County Quorum Court was unable to pass a budget during a special called meeting Monday night. The meeting began with public comments from Office of Emergency Management Director Karen Blevins who said that Metropolitan Emergency Communication Association (MECA)... Read More.

United Way’s Jason Duren was joined by Opportunity House’s Chris Taylor

Monday, January 20 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Jason Duren was joined by Chris Taylor of the Opportunity House. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked Duren if the United Way had been busy because of the recent snow and cold weather. Taylor then... Read More.

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Bradley County accident leaves 2 dead, 2 injured

Monday, January 20 by Ray King

Two people were killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle accident in Bradley County Saturday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, a1982 Toyota driven by 60-year-old Jeffery Pinson of Longview was westbound on Arkansas Highway 8 when the vehicle veered left of center and... Read More.

Governor set for European trip to promote state

Monday, January 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is traveling to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland next week, where she will be speaking on two panels, her office announced Friday. Sanders’ office said the Republican governor will attend the forum in Davos from Jan.... Read More.

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UAPB Alum Joins Global Network of Schwarzman Scholars in China

Monday, January 20 by Alex Bivens

Leon Jones III, a 2022 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has been selected for the Schwarzman Scholars Class of 2025-2026. The Fayetteville, AR native is one of 150 Scholars representing... Read More.

WCSD Superintendent Dr. McGee discusses new programs being introduced

Monday, January 20 by Alex Bivens

The Watson Chapel School District is preparing to start a new program designed to encourage reading at the elementary level. District Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee explained the program when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. He went on to say this. Morning Show host Greg... Read More.

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Dr. Priya Yadav Joins UAPB as Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Monday, January 20 by Alex Bivens

Dr. Priya Yadav has joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences as a postdoctoral research fellow. She will work under the supervision of Dr. Sankar Devarajan, associate professor and program director for the nutrition and food... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson issues statement regarding lack of a budget being passed

Sunday, January 19 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued a statement regarding the lack of a budget being passed for 2025 as the Quorum Court prepares to meet Monday evening to attempt to pass a budget. The statement is as follows: Justices, The failure to pass a 2025 budget... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating Sunday morning homicide

Sunday, January 19 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE 1:50 P.M. According to Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. the person detained after Sunday morning’s shooting has not been charged with any crimes at this time. A person who has not been named was detained at the scene and was interviewed following the shooting.... Read More.

Live Radio Mediation Offer Aims to Resolve Jefferson County Budget Standoff

Friday, January 17 by Luke Matheson

Deltaplex Radio along with Sissy’s Log Cabin and Central Moloney invite and challenge Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. to an on air session Tuesday Jan. 21 at 8 a.m. to try and hash out differences between the... Read More.

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11th circuit judges letter to JPs and County Judge released

Friday, January 17 by Greg

Dear Members of the Quorum Court and County Judge Robinson, While Jefferson County celebrates the significant milestone of 370 days without a juvenile homicide a testament to the collective efforts of our community-the current budget impasse threatens to undo this progress and has devastating consequences... Read More.

New Walmart Campus unveiled.

Friday, January 17 by Rick Walker

Walmart unveiled its New Home Office campus in Bentonville on Friday, a 350-acre workplace that will serve as the headquarters of the world’s largest company. Walmart said the campus is a “multi-billion-dollar investment in associate experience, environmental leadership and community development featuring mass timber construction,... Read More.

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