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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses Sunday homicide near Bayou Bartholomew

Tuesday, December 21 by Staff

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff’s investigators are still pursuing leads in the Sunday shooting death of Laquavis Thomas, 20, whose body was found on Wilbur West Road near Bayou Bartholomew at 5:53 p.m. Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene. The body has been sent... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley discusses next week’s King Cotton Holiday Classic

Monday, December 20 by Staff

The King Cotton Holiday Classic basketball tournament will tip off on Monday, December 27 after being cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and organizers are looking forward to welcoming some of the top talent from across the state and country both to... Read More.

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Watson Chapel Superintendent discusses new building project

Monday, December 20 by Staff

By Ray King The State Board of Education has approved a request from the Watson Chapel School District for a new high school with funding expected to be approved by the state legislature when they meet in a fiscal session if 2022. Watson Chapel Superintendent Dr.... Read More.

Hutchinson discusses developmentally disabled waitlist

Thursday, December 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday discussed the Community and Employment Supports Medicaid waiver that provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hutchinson said the waiver serves more than 5,000 Arkansans, but for many years there has been a significant waiting list for thousands... Read More.

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Maurice Moody discusses his plans as new head football coach at Watson Chapel

Tuesday, December 14 by Staff

The Watson Chapel School Board voted to hire veteran coach Maurice Moody as its next head football coach on Monday night. Moody, a native of Earle, led Little Rock McClellan to state championship game appearances in 2015 and 2017, and brings a wealth of knowledge... Read More.

White Hall Superintendent Doug Dorris discusses incident which led to students being arrested

Friday, December 10 by Staff

Three students in the White Hall School District were arrested Thursday for comments they allegedly made on social media. White Hall School District Superintendent Doug Dorris on Friday talked about the incident on the Oldies 101.3 morning show. On Monday, news media reported that threats had... Read More.

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Joni Alexander discusses salary increases for Police and Fire

Wednesday, December 8 by Staff

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Officers and Firefighters are in line to receive salary increases next year after a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday. Council member Joni Alexander, who is a member of that committee, appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley discusses Christmas Parade success

Friday, December 3 by Staff

Go Forward Pine Bluff sponsored the Christmas parade in downtown Thursday night and on Friday, Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show to talk about it, particularly since the parade last year was cancelled because of COVID-19. For... Read More.

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Farm Bureau President discusses agribusiness

Thursday, December 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Thursday, the Farm Bureau of Arkansas held its 87th annual convention in Little Rock. Farm Bureau President Rich Hillman told Deltaplex News the annual meeting culminates the hard work that has taken place in every county in the state over the past year. Hillman said the... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr discusses the new G.R.I.P. initiative launched to combat gang violence

Tuesday, November 30 by Staff

A press conference was held Tuesday at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to announce the formal launch of the Gang Reduction Initiative of Pine Bluff (G.R.I.P.) in order to help combat gang related crime in Jefferson County. The committee for G.R.I.P. is headed by... Read More.

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County Judge discusses details behind the new Veteran Service Office and other buildings

Wednesday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

Last week, the ribbon was cut to officially open the new Sgt. Elga Lee Roberts Jefferson County Veteran’s Service Office in the 100 block of State Street. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Wednesday said while the building is now open, there are still a... Read More.

Pine Bluff Councilwoman Joni Alexander discusses $50 Million city budget

Tuesday, November 16 by Staff

Members of the Pine Bluff City Council received copies of the proposed 2022 city budget just before their meeting Monday night, documents which in past years council members received in October. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday, Council member Joni Alexander said the... Read More.

Stories tagged with: discusses

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses Sunday homicide near Bayou Bartholomew

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley discusses next week’s King Cotton Holiday Classic

Watson Chapel Superintendent discusses new building project

Hutchinson discusses developmentally disabled waitlist

Maurice Moody discusses his plans as new head football coach at Watson Chapel

White Hall Superintendent Doug Dorris discusses incident which led to students being arrested

Joni Alexander discusses salary increases for Police and Fire

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley discusses Christmas Parade success

Farm Bureau President discusses agribusiness

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr discusses the new G.R.I.P. initiative launched to combat gang violence

County Judge discusses details behind the new Veteran Service Office and other buildings

Pine Bluff Councilwoman Joni Alexander discusses $50 Million city budget

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