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UAPB, Prairie View team up to host conference

Thursday, August 22 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — The Fourth Annual Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Joint Regional Conference will be held Aug. 29-30 at the Prairie View A&M University main campus. The event will begin at 9 a.m. each day at the MSC Opal Johnson Auditorium, 155... Read More.

Tavante Calhoun CEO and President of Boys and Girls Club joined United Way on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show

Thursday, August 22 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Jason Duren of the United Way was joined by Tavante Calhoun, CEO and President of the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County. Now that school has started back, Calhoun was asked if things... Read More.

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Board of Corrections releases statement on prison expansion

Wednesday, August 21 by Ray King

The Arkansas Board of Corrections has released a statement on where they stand in fulfilling the governor's request to make more space. They say they have several expansion projects in progress to increase capacity: 170 beds at the reconstructed White River Correctional Center located in... Read More.

GTL update from Scott McGeorge chairman of Economic Development in Jefferson County

Wednesday, August 21 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King While the projected gas to liquid fuel plant is still years away from opening, members of the Economic Development Corporation of Jefferson County have a vital interest and received a briefing on its progress Tuesday. The group that administers the three-eights cent sales... Read More.

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Please Vote for Property Shop “GEM” of the month

Wednesday, August 21 by Greg

The Property Shop in honoring home owners who keep up their yards. $100 goes to the winner this onth of the Property Shop Gem of the month. Please vote for one of these 3 yards on form below pictures now.

Deputy graduates from Field Training Officer Course

Wednesday, August 21 by Alex Bivens

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) is proud to announce that Corporal Reagan Korban with the Uniformed Patrol Division has graduated from the Field Training Officer (FTO) Course, held at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, Camden, AR August 12-16, 2024. This 40-hour course provides... Read More.

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A $25k cash only bond set for a man being charged with battery and drug related charges

Wednesday, August 21 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man currently on probation on domestic battery and drug related charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge James Lewis, 56,... Read More.

A $5k bond was set for a man being charged with domestic battery

Wednesday, August 21 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a White Hall man accused of injuring his girlfriend during an altercation. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge James Mouton, 34, with second offense third-degree... Read More.

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War Memorial Stadium hopes fans will be happy with new updates

Wednesday, August 21 by Rick Walker

The UAPB/Arkansas game is just days away and those who run Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium are hoping that the changes they have instituted since last season will be the fans experience more enjoyable. Last year, fans expressed concerns over lack of water and problems... Read More.

WCSD Superintendent Keith McGee discussed what safety measures the district is providing for students

Wednesday, August 21 by Alex Bivens

An incident at Watson Chapel Junior High School several years ago that resulted in a student fatally shooting another student was the springboard for a discussion about school security with new Watson Chapel School District Superintendent Keith McGee, who appeared on the Oldies 1013... Read More.

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Oasis Fresh Market representative Charles Harper discussed why the grocery store is coming to Ward One

Wednesday, August 21 by Alex Bivens

Charles Harper, a representative of Oasis Fresh Market was in Pine Bluff last week meeting with First Ward City Council Member LaTisha Brunson about locating an Oasis grocery store in the First Ward. Harper, Brunson and Gloria Warren, another Oasis representative, were guests on the... Read More.

Kevin Harris from the Extension Office talks about Clean Water Month

Tuesday, August 20 by Rick Walker

Kevin Harris joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about Clean Water Month observed in August. Rick said we kind of take it for granted that when you go to the faucet you'll get clean water Harris said he wants to get out and spread... Read More.

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