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UAPB Vice-Chancellor discussed how the city and the University could work together to help growth

Thursday, June 13 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will be hosting a Juneteenth celebration in downtown Pine Bluff on Friday and George Cotton, Vice-Chancellor for Institutional Advancement was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Wednesday to talk about it. While he was on the... Read More.

WHSD Superintendent Gary Williams discussed what the district is doing to help students

Thursday, June 13 by Alex Bivens

White Hall High School graduate Ajaiah Harris has received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy from Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman. Gary Williams, Superintendent of the White Hall School District was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and talked about what... Read More.

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Star City highway to close for repair work

Wednesday, June 12 by Ray King

From June 12 until June 14, highway 293 near Star City will be closed temporarily for a replacement project. According to ARDOT, If there are no weather setbacks, crews will replace a pipe culvert in the Avery Community on Guy Road. Only local traffic will have... Read More.

Harbor Oaks Pro Shop Grand Opening June 13th

Wednesday, June 12 by Alex Bivens

The public is invited to the Grand Opening Celebration of Harbor Oaks Pro Shop in Regional Park. The official dedication ceremony will be at 11:00AM. After being closed for 5 years the pro shop will reopen Thursday, June 13, 2024. The golf course opened last... Read More.

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Lawsuit challenges LEARNS act

Wednesday, June 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Four Arkansas residents have filed a lawsuit challenging a school voucher program created by an education overhaul signed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders last year, saying it violates the state constitution’s protections for educational funding. The suit filed in state court... Read More.

WHSD Superintendent Gary Williams discussed the latest school board meeting

Wednesday, June 12 by Alex Bivens

The White Hall School District held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday and on Wednesday, District Superintendent Gary Williams was asked about the meeting when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Williams said there are still a few classified positions such as teacher aides... Read More.

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UAPB Vice-Chancellor George Cotton talks about Juneteenth Celebration on Friday

Wednesday, June 12 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will be sponsoring a Juneteenth celebration in downtown Pine Bluff this Friday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Wednesday, George Cotton, Vice-Chancellor for Institutional Development talked about the event on Oldies 1013. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked... Read More.

Watson Chapel School District is on the hunt for a new Superintendent

Wednesday, June 12 by Alex Bivens

Earlier this month, Watson Chapel School District Superintendent Tom Wilson announced he would be retiring at the end of June. On Tuesday, Alan Frazier, a member of the Watson Chapel School Board was asked if the board has already started the process of looking for... Read More.

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White Hall graduate Ajaiah Harris among Fourth District Students appointed to U.S. Service Academies

Tuesday, June 11 by Alex Bivens

Three students from Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District have accepted U.S. Service Academy appointments. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) hosted a send-off for the students and their families at his Hot Springs office. Westerman released the following statement: “One of the greatest parts of my job is meeting and nominating bright... Read More.

Eleven schools selected for funding from EAST Initiative, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Tuesday, June 11 by Alex Bivens

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 11, 2024) – The EAST Initiative today announced the 11 schools statewide that will receive startup funding through a grant from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education/Arkansas Department of Education (DESE) for new EAST programs in the 2024-2025 school... Read More.

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Sunstar merges with First Arkansas Insurance of Pine Bluff

Tuesday, June 11 by Alex Bivens

Little Rock, AR – Sunstar Insurance Group, LLC announced a merger with First Arkansas Insurance in Pine Bluff — elevating Sunstar’s statewide presence to now include 14 independent insurance locations and over 120 employees generating almost $19 million in combined revenue. First Arkansas will... Read More.

Watson Chapel announced Central Moloney will sponsor welding class for third straight year

Tuesday, June 11 by Alex Bivens

For the third straight year, Central Moloney will sponsor a welding class at Watson Chapel High School. Alan Frazier, a member of the Watson Chapel School Board was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Tuesday and said the announcement was made during the... Read More.

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