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Monster Truck Show and Family Fun Coming to Pine Bluff Convention Center

Friday, February 20 by Haleigh Reichen

The Pine Bluff Convention Center will host a monster truck show Saturday night, and Executive Director Barbara Dunn talked about it on Oldies 1013. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked Dunn to talk about how people can get tickets for the show. Dunn mentioned “fun stuff”... Read More.

Woodlawn School Board approves bid for cafeteria expansion

Friday, February 20 by Ray King

The Woodlawn School Board has approved a bid from a Sheridan construction company to expand and renovate the school cafeteria. According to the Cleveland County Herald, Brody Richardson Construction submitted a bid of $1.232 million for the project that will add nearly 2,800 square feet... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Seeking Man Wanted for First-Degree Criminal Mischief

Friday, February 20 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department’s Detective Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on a criminal charge. Authorities are searching for 43-year-old Brian Payne, who is wanted for first-degree criminal mischief. According to police, Payne is approximately 5 feet 9 inches... Read More.

Tristan Dunlap Named Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, February 19 by Luke Matheson

White Hall’s Tristan Dunlap has been named this week’s Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week following a fan vote conducted by Deltaplex News. Dunlap led the Bulldogs with a standout performance in last week’s win over Pine Bluff, finishing with 21... Read More.

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Mark Cannon Discusses His Jefferson County Sheriff Campaign and Vision for Change on Oldies 1013

Thursday, February 19 by Haleigh Reichen

Self-described political activist Mark Cannon is challenging incumbent Jefferson County Sherif Lafayette Woods Jr., in the March Democratic primary and Cannon appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where he was asked why he was running for the job. He was also asked "What are... Read More.

Supreme Court denies parole eligibility request from Calvin Lowe

Thursday, February 19 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she dismissed a petition by a man serving a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole who alleged he should be parole eligible. In 1991,... Read More.

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White Hall School District Announces Plan to Make Up Snow Days

Thursday, February 19 by Haleigh Reichen

The White Hall School District has worked out a plan to make up the days that were lost because of the recent snow and ice and Superintendent Gary Willams explained that plan when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Morning Show host Greg... Read More.

UAPB Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute Awarded Over $500K from Walton Family Foundation

Thursday, February 19 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has received a $512,925 award from the Walton Family Foundation to expand leadership development, career readiness, and workforce pathway programming through its Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute (ESLI), Chancellor Dr. Anthony Graham announced. The investment strengthens structured programming... Read More.

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Inmate at Dub Brassell Detention Center Dies Following Apparent Medical Issue

Thursday, February 19 by Luke Matheson

An inmate at the Dub Brassell Detention Center was pronounced dead Wednesday following what authorities say appears to be a medical issue. According to information released on Feb. 19, 31-year-old Cawaske Jenkins, who had been booked into the detention center on Feb. 16, was declared... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Chief Shawn Davis Shares Department Vision and Goals for First Year

Thursday, February 19 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff Police Chief Shawn Davis spoke with the Pine Bluff Small Business Association on Wednesday to outline his vision for the department under his leadership. In part two of his interview with Deltaplex News, Davis said he plans to pursue federal accreditation for the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Chief Outlines New Initiatives Including Violent Crimes Task Force, Traffic Division, and Police Academy

Wednesday, February 18 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff Police Chief Shawn Davis spoke with the Pine Bluff Small Business Association on Wednesday to outline his vision for the department under his leadership. Among the key initiatives he discussed was reinstating the department’s traffic division as part of a broader proactive policing... Read More.

CARDS Rebrands as Ecowaste Solutions

Wednesday, February 18 by Luke Matheson

CARDS has announced it is rebranding as Ecowaste Solutions, Inc., marking what company officials describe as a new chapter focused on trust, connection and environmental care. In a notice sent to customers, the company said the transition to Ecowaste will not interrupt service and that... Read More.

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