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Child and Dependent Care tax credit can help offset summer day camp expenses

Monday, August 19 by Alex Bivens

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that summer day camp expenses may count towards the Child and Dependent Care tax credit. Many working parents arrange for care of their younger children under age 13 during the... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson discussed failed attempts to circumvent his authority

Monday, August 19 by Alex Bivens

Recently, the Jefferson County Quorum Court tried to push through an ordinance that would have allowed certain members to approve checks written by the Jefferson County clerk without the checks going through the County Judge’s Office, who currently has to sign off on checks. Appearing... Read More.

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A $25k bond was set for a PB man being charged with domestic battery

Monday, August 19 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery after he was arrested Sunday on a new allegation. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

First Ward City Council Member LaTisha Brunson confirmed that Oasis Fresh Market looking at opening in Ward One

Friday, August 16 by Alex Bivens

Representatives of Tulsa based Oasis Fresh Market confirmed Friday that they will be locating a grocery store in Pine Bluff. Charles Harper and Gloria Warren joined First Ward City Council Member LaTisha Brunson on Oldies 1013 Friday and was asked directly if the company was... Read More.

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A $5k bond set for PB man being charged with theft of property

Friday, August 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of taking money from Hibbitt Sports on Olive Street with fraudulent credit card transactions. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

A $10k bond was set for a woman accused of cashing a stolen check

Friday, August 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County woman accused of cashing a check that had been reported stolen. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Charlotte Stanley, 44, with forgery... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson puts money theft rumors to rest

Friday, August 16 by Alex Bivens

Lloyd Franklin Jr., a member of the Quorum Court has for months accused County Judge Gerald Robinson of stealing money from the county. When Robinson appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, host Greg Horne decided to put the issue to rest by asking Robinson... Read More.

Navy Seal Admiral talks to Rick Walker about his new book “The Gouge”

Thursday, August 15 by Rick Walker

For four decades, Admiral Bob Harward commanded Navy Seals in places like Afghanistan, Kuwait and Bosnia and never lost a SEAL under command. His new book talks about his career, but also about how you can be a better leader in life and in... Read More.

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Star City Superintendent Jordan Frizzell talks about the start of the new school year

Thursday, August 15 by Rick Walker

Once a month, Star City Superintendent Jordan Frizzell joins Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to discuss things going on in the district. This week, classes returned. Before they got back to work, Frizzell honored many of the teachers and support personel who have spent... Read More.

UAMS welcomes new medical students

Thursday, August 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine welcomed 175 new medical students to its Little Rock and Fayetteville campuses in an Aug. 9 white coat ceremony attended by hundreds of friends, family and other well-wishers. A tradition for... Read More.

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Saracen Chief Market Officer discussed online gambling

Thursday, August 15 by Alex Bivens

This is the second in a series of stories about a proposal that would provide funding to colleges and universities in Arkansas through an NIL drawing proposed by Carlton Saffa, Chief Market Officer for the Saracen Casino. In the previous story, Saffa talked about the... Read More.

Third Ward City Council candidate William Fells describes how he would improve the area

Thursday, August 15 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff native William Fells, who won the Democratic Party’s nomination for Third Ward City Councilman in a runoff with current Council Member Glen Brown Sr. was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Thursday. A native of Pine Bluff, Fells graduated from American... Read More.

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