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Youth Partners Director talks Imagination Library in Jefferson County

Wednesday, April 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday is United Way Day at Oldies 1013 and this week, Linda Bateman, the Director of Youth Partners which operates the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Jefferson County joined Jennifer Lipp and Will Jenkins to talk about it. The goal of the program is to... Read More.

Kristen Clarke, DOJ Assistant Attorney General for Civil Right, Visits Pine Bluff

Tuesday, April 25 by Staff

Kristen Clarke, assistant Attorney General for Civil Right at the U.S. Department of Justice, visited Pine Bluff Tuesday for a roundtable meeting to discuss and hear about racial issues in south Arkansas. Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington hosted the event at downtown’s Art Space. Washington... Read More.

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Stuttgart man dies in Monday traffic accident

Tuesday, April 25 by Ray King

A Stuttgart man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in White County Monday. According to a preliminary report, James Ray Bell, 22, was southbound on Highway 67 at the 45-mile marker when the 2014 Nissan he was driving ran off the roadway into the median... Read More.

Fisher seeks dismissal of residency lawsuit against Franklin

Tuesday, April 25 by Ray King

By Ray King A former member of the Jefferson County Quorum Court is asking that a lawsuit he filed against his successor be dismissed. In a filing Friday, Jimmy Fisher said that when he hired an attorney, he conceded that the suit would best be brought... Read More.

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Grant County Quorum Court approves solar panel project

Tuesday, April 25 by Ray King

At a recent special called meeting, the Grant County Quorum Court approved an ordinance permitting the installation of solar panels on property recently leased by a developer. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Sebastian Luz of Galehead Development LLC said the company had leased 1,000... Read More.

AHLP Director & Media Coordinator talk health risks in Arkansas and future plans

Tuesday, April 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

The City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program (AHLP) joined the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Tuesday featuring the director, William Fells, and media coordinator Deseray McKinzy. During the interview, Fells mentioned that chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease affect Arkansans at a... Read More.

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Hutchinson’s launch highlights Arkansas city of Bentonville

Tuesday, April 25 by Staff

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — When Asa Hutchinson launches his bid for president this week, he’ll do so at a familiar location: the downtown square in the northwest Arkansas city where he was born, practiced law and first ran for office. But Bentonville today is vastly... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District Gets New Buses, High School Design Sneak Peak

Tuesday, April 25 by Staff

The Pine Bluff School District board approved the purchase of 10 new buses Monday night. Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree said at the school board meeting the district received $1.5 million in federal “covid money” to purchase the buses. Five of the buses will be bought before the... Read More.

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Arkansas Attorney General rejects referendum aimed at stopping the LEARNS Act

Monday, April 24 by Staff

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has rejected a state-wide, citizen led referendum that was pushing to stop the implementation of the LEARNS Act. The referendum was started by by CAPES (Citizens for Arkansas Public Education and Students). The organization worked to gather signatures saying t "The... Read More.

Suspect wanted for felony fleeing involving injuries of Fordyce police officers arrested Wednesday afternoon

Monday, April 24 by Staff

UPDATE WEDNESDAY 3:40 PM: Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedl has announced that Fredrick Rainey is now in custody. Knoedl made the announcement on his Facebook page Wednesday afternoon: Fredrick Rainey is now in custody! He was arrested about thirty minutes ago hiding in an apartment... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court fails to approve policy & procedures ordinance for fourth straight month

Monday, April 24 by Staff

By Ray King For the fourth straight month, the Jefferson County Quorum Court has failed to approve an ordinance setting out the policies and procedures for its operation for the next two years. Because that ordinance was not approved, County Judge Gerald Robinson adjourned the meeting... Read More.

Manager of Pine Bluff Regional Airport explains general aviation airports

Monday, April 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

Doug Hale, the manager of the Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show Monday and talked about the airport, which he said is classified as a general aviation airport, as compared to a commercial airport like... Read More.

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