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PBSD Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree talked about the move to Jack Robey

Wednesday, February 28 by Alex Bivens

When the new school term begins for Pine Bluff School District this fall, students who had been attending Pine Bluff High School will be moving to Jack Robey as construction begins on the new high school campus. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Wednesday,... Read More.

Lauren Mallett, Ryan Mallett’s sister joined the Oldies 1013 Morning Show with Greg to discuss the Mallett Family Foundation

Wednesday, February 28 by Alex Bivens

Efforts to honor the memory of former Arkansas and NFL Quarterback Ryan Mallett, who was the head coach of the White Hall Bulldogs before his untimely death are underway, spear headed by his family. On Wednesday, Mallett’s sister, Lauren Mallett Hays appeared on the Oldies... Read More.

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SEARK, Arkansas Tech reach agreement on transition of teaching students to BA degrees

Wednesday, February 28 by Ray King

In a new deal reached by Southeast Arkansas College and Arkansas Tech College, a plan has been developed to manage the transition for SEARK associate of arts in teaching graduates to receive their bachelor's degree at Arkansas Tech. Coined the "2+2 pathway ", the purpose... Read More.

A $75k bond was set for a White Hall man accused of aggravated assault

Wednesday, February 28 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Wednesday for a White Hall man who allegedly threatened his girlfriend and her son with a gun. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Ellis Luckett, 34, with... Read More.

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A $150k cash only bond was set for a White Hall man on drug and weapons related charges

Wednesday, February 28 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $150,000 cash only bond was set Wednesday for a White Hall man on drug and weapons related charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Christopher Williams, 32, with simultaneous possession of... Read More.

UAMS Establishes Institute for Community Health Innovation

Wednesday, February 28 by Alex Bivens

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced today the establishment of its eighth institute, the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation, effective March 1. The institute will work with communities across Arkansas to conduct community-based research and deploy community-driven programs to... Read More.

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Family Dollar pleads guilty to charge in rat-infested warehouse case

Tuesday, February 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Family Dollar Stores, a subsidiary of Dollar Tree Inc., pleaded guilty Monday to holding food, drugs, cosmetics and other items under “insanitary” conditions at a now-closed, rodent-infested distribution center in West Memphis, Arkansas, federal prosecutors said. Family Dollar faced one... Read More.

UAMS accepting applications for summer youth programs

Tuesday, February 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is accepting applications for two summer enrichment programs that introduce high school students to career opportunities in health care. The Medical Applications of Science for Health (MASH) program is a statewide summer day camp... Read More.

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Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest issues burn ban

Tuesday, February 27 by Alex Bivens

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest has ordered a burn ban for his county effective immediately. Appearing on the Oldies Morning Show Tuesday, Earnest explained the reason for the ban. Morning Show host Greg Horne said the high winds can cause a fire to get out... Read More.

A $10k bond was set for a Pine Bluff woman being charged with third-degree battery

Tuesday, February 27 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff woman previously convicted of domestic battery after she was arrested on a similar offense Sunday. Jefferson County Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Anglia Obasade,... Read More.

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Julius Handcock, Lonoke Farm Resident Director, Recognized for Black History Month

Tuesday, February 27 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — Julius Handcock grew up on a family farm with his parents and seven siblings in St. Francis County in Arkansas where they grew vegetables and field crops and raised livestock. Now he manages 923 acres for the University of Arkansas... Read More.

Dr. Ricki Fram guests on Sunrise Deltaplex

Monday, February 26 by Rick Walker

February is National Heart Month and Rick Walker talked to Jefferson Regional's Dr. Ricki Fram about ways you can curb your chances to get heart disease. Rick asked Dr. Fram if the stats are trending up or down She went to say there are things... Read More.

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