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Federal judge rejects state law on challenging library books

Friday, December 27 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks found that elements of the law are unconstitutional. “I... Read More.

Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame to be hosted inside Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library

Wednesday, December 11 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff will soon host the Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame at the Bill Carr Museum hosted inside of the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library. At a press conference Wednesday Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame Chairman Jeff Gross joined Mayor Shirley Washington, the Director... Read More.

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Lockett named Interim Director of the UAPB Library

Thursday, September 12 by Rick Walker

UAPB has announced that Sonya Lockett will take over as the Interim Director of the John Brown Watson Memorial Library at UAPB. The announcement was made by interim Chancellor Dr. Andrea Stewart. She will take over for the retiring Maplean Donaldson. In making the appointment,... Read More.

Imagination Library and United Way guests on Deltaplex’s Oldies 101.3 FM

Wednesday, August 14 by Greg

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013, and this week Jason Duren was joined by Linda Bateman to talk about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Bateman said if a child is signed up at birth they receive all 60 books while if they are... Read More.

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Former bank eyed for new Grant County library

Monday, August 5 by Ray King

A former bank building in Sheridan could be the new home of the Grant County Library. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Quorum Court conducted a special session last week where they talked about the former US Bank building at 101 N. Oak St. The... Read More.

Jason Duren, Director of United Way brought Linda Bateman of Youth Partners to speak about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Thursday, March 28 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week, Linda Bateman of Youth Partners, who oversees the Dolly Parton Imagination Library joined United Way Executive Director Jason Duren to talk about the program. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked Bateman for an overview... Read More.

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Saline County Library has a new director

Thursday, December 21 by Rick Walker

Leigh Espey, who had been the interim director of the Saline County Library has been given the job on a full-time basis. She was unanimously recommended by the trustees of the county and will begin her new job on January 1st. Back in April,... Read More.

Rapert appointment to State Library Board confirmed

Monday, December 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas lawmaker who has proposed suspending funding to libraries suing the state over restrictions on materials was confirmed by the Senate Monday to a spot on the state library board. The majority-Republican Senate confirmed by a 22-10 vote... Read More.

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Sanders names Rapert to State Library Board

Tuesday, November 21 by Ray King

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday announced the appointment of former Arkansas Sen. Jason Rapert to a six year term on the State Library Board. Rapert, described by right-leaning education and research organization Family Council as a "staunch conservative and a proponent of biblical worldview,"... Read More.

Judge blocks law allowing criminal charges against library employees, booksellers

Monday, July 31 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is temporarily blocked from enforcing a law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors, a federal judge ruled Saturday. U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks issued a preliminary injunction against the... Read More.

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United Way Director talks retirement and Imagination Library

Thursday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday on the Oldies 1013 morning show is United Way Day and Executive Director Leslie Dorn joined to discuss her upcoming retirement set for September. Morning show host Greg Horne asked Dorn about her plans after serving twenty-three years with United Way. Horne then went on... Read More.

Grant County Library announces summer reading program

Thursday, June 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

If you live in Grant County and the surrounding areas and you are looking for fun activities for the family, head to the library in Sheridan. Amanda Yancey heads up the programming and was a guest of Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex. Rick asked her... Read More.

Stories tagged with: library

Federal judge rejects state law on challenging library books

Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame to be hosted inside Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library

Lockett named Interim Director of the UAPB Library

Imagination Library and United Way guests on Deltaplex’s Oldies 101.3 FM

Former bank eyed for new Grant County library

Jason Duren, Director of United Way brought Linda Bateman of Youth Partners to speak about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Saline County Library has a new director

Rapert appointment to State Library Board confirmed

Sanders names Rapert to State Library Board

Judge blocks law allowing criminal charges against library employees, booksellers

United Way Director talks retirement and Imagination Library

Grant County Library announces summer reading program

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