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White Hall’s Ben Reddix named the Week Seven Kevin Bonnette State Farm Deltaplex Player of the Week

Thursday, October 13 by Staff

White Hall senior Athlete Ben Reddix has been named the Week Seven Kevin Bonnette State Farm Deltaplex Player of the Week after a fantastic performance last week in the Bulldogs come from behind victory over Morrilton. Reddix had a key reception on 4th and 6... Read More.

Teen birth rate the highest in Arkansas

Thursday, October 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

A new report has startling information about the teen birth rate in Arkansas. Rick Walker has this report

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SEARK Board of Trustees approves fund reimbursement to P3 Group

Thursday, October 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Southeast Arkansas College held a special board meeting on Thursday to discuss a pay request from P3 Group which is working with the institution on developing projects. SEARK President Steven Bloomberg began the meeting by briefing the board on the reason behind the request. D. Brown... Read More.

New CASA director discusses services

Thursday, October 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Committee on Souse Abuse or CASA has a new executive director. Peggy Tillman, who started as a Children’s Advocate and later worked on human trafficking was named to the top spot in July and on Wednesday appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show where... Read More.

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WHSD Superintendent talks enrollment and budget

Thursday, October 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Unlike other school districts in Jefferson County and throughout the Deltaplex that are seeing declining enrollment, the White Hall School District is growing and on Wednesday, White Hall School District Superintendent Gary Williams appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Williams was asked about that... Read More.

UAPB match up against Alabama A&M moved to Sunday at Simmons Bank Field

Wednesday, October 12 by Laron Marbley

The football game featuring the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions against the Alabama A&M University Bulldogs will be played at Simmons Bank Field in Pine Bluff on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 3:00PM. All tickets purchased to the St. Louis HBCU River... Read More.

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Keep Sheridan Beautiful to take part in Great Arkansas Cleanup

Wednesday, October 12 by Staff

The Keep Sheridan Beautiful committee will be out in force this Saturday, taking part in the Great Arkansas Cleanup. Justin Wise from KSB joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex with all the specifics. Rick asked Justin how long the group has been together Volunteers are needed... Read More.

SEARK waiting word on money for projects

Wednesday, October 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

Southeast Arkansas College is waiting for the final word on an application that could bring a large amount of money to the campus. On Tuesday, SEARK President Steven Bloomberg was asked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Bloomberg then went on... Read More.

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Quorum Court Comittees approves recommendation of $2.1m for water and sewer projects

Wednesday, October 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

When committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court met Tuesday, one of the ordinances that were recommended for approval will benefit three communities in the county. That ordinance would transfer $2.1 million from the American Recovery Plan to a Municipal Special Projects Construction Fund for... Read More.

U.S. Treasury announces new fund for Arkansas counties

Wednesday, October 12 by Ray King

A number of counties in the Deltaplex will be sharing money from a fund created by the United State Treasury Department under the American Rescue Plan. Called the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, it provides $1.5 billion in two equal payments of $750 million... Read More.

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United Way Agency looks ahead to the holiday seasons

Wednesday, October 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and each week; a different partner agency is featured. Jason Duren was one of the guests and Morning Show host Greg Horne said colder weather is coming, as well as the holidays, and asked Duren if those... Read More.

Bond set for man accused of being a felon carrying firearm

Wednesday, October 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $7,500 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of a felony after police found a gun in his pocket. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Khamisah Thomas,... Read More.

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