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PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discusses budget, fuel savings, and new high school building updates

Tuesday, October 1 by Alex Bivens

On Monday, Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and talked about the recently adopted budget by the district’s board. Today, she goes into more detail about that budget and answers the question, “Is everybody... Read More.

Students permitted to return to Sheridan Intermediate School following “fire drill procedure” on Monday

Monday, September 30 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The Sheridan School District has informed parents and guardians that Sheridan Intermediate School students can return to class on Tuesday after being evacuated on Monday. In a message sent Monday night the district said: "We wanted to follow up on the message sent earlier today. We... Read More.

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Ceremony to remember Detective Kevin Collins set for Oct. 5

Monday, September 30 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff, AR - The community is invited to honor the memory of Detective Kevin D. Collins at a special remembrance ceremony scheduled for October 5, 2024, at 12:00 PM. The event will take place at the Detective Kevin Collins Center, 200 E. 8th Avenue, Pine... Read More.

Monument placed near Fordyce to honor Paul “Bear” Bryant

Monday, September 30 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) successfully unveiled a new historical marker on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, honoring legendary football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant in his hometown of Fordyce, Arkansas. The event, held at his birthplace, at 1560 AR-8, Kingsland, AR 71652 drew a crowd... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police launch public education campaign

Monday, September 30 by Luke Matheson

Starting Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Arkansas State Police will use in-house resources to feature important services provided by the agency. Each week for three months, videos produced by ASP’s Communications Team will highlight critical services and resources being provided by different ASP divisions. Although... Read More.

Griffin sues Google, You Tube and parent company for violating deceptive trade practices act

Monday, September 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement on Monday, Sept. 30, announcing a lawsuit in the Phillips County Circuit Court against Google LLC, YouTube LLC, XXVI Holdings, Inc., and the parent company, Alphabet, Inc. The lawsuit claims the companies have engaged... Read More.

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PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discussed the annual budget

Monday, September 30 by Alex Bivens

At its most recent meeting, the Pine Bluff School District board approved the annual budget for the district and on Monday, District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree talked about that meeting when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked Barbaree... Read More.

Tragic Highway 63 Accident Claims Life of Pine Bluff Resident

Sunday, September 29 by Greg

A Pine Bluff man was killed in a vehicle accident Friday morning on Highway 63 in Jefferson County. 59-year-old Nathaniel Scott, Jr. was driving a 2014 Hyundai Sonata south on Highway 63 at 11:30 a.m. when his vehicle began to veer right towards a guardrail... Read More.

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Hot Springs man killed in motorcycle-vehicle accident

Friday, September 27 by Ray King

A Hot Springs man was killed Wednesday when his motorcycle hit the rear of a vehicle that failed to yield while crossing an intersection. According to a preliminary report, Bryce Metcalf, 22, was westbound riding a 2012 Honda CRB600 that was on U.S. 270B, Malvern... Read More.

ATU and UAPB Faculty Collaborate to Earn $800,000 for BUILD

Friday, September 27 by Alex Bivens

Faculty members from Arkansas Tech University (ATU) in Russellville and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) have collaborated to earn $800,000 in funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop the Bolstering University Infrastructure for Leading Development in Research (BUILD) initiative. BUILD... Read More.

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Sheridan prepares for annual Timberfest celebration

Friday, September 27 by Ray King

The 41st annual Timberfest celebration takes place in Sheridan beginning Oct. 4 and continuing Oct. 5. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, participants in saw cutting, ax throwing And other lumberjacking activities will be competing for Arkansas State Championships sponsored by Relyance Bank. The Chamber of Commerce... Read More.

Saracen Casino Chief Market Officer Carlton Saffa discussed the progress of the new hotel

Friday, September 27 by Alex Bivens

As work continues on the new hotel and event center at the Saracen Casino, Chief Market Officer Carlton Saffa talked about the investment that is being made when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Morning Show host Greg Horne told Saffa “That’s a... Read More.

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