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VA programs earn full accreditation from Joint Commission in 2025 review

Thursday, April 30 by Luke Matheson

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that every program evaluated in 2025 by The Joint Commission received full accreditation, marking a nationwide endorsement of the agency’s health care services. The Joint Commission conducted reviews of VA hospitals, behavioral health facilities, home care programs and... Read More.

Deltaplex Basketball Programs Recognized for Clean Season by AAA

Thursday, April 23 by Luke Matheson

Several high school basketball programs across the Deltaplex area completed the season without a single ejection, according to a list released Thursday by the Arkansas Activities Association. Among the schools recognized were Pine Bluff, Watson Chapel, Poyen, Rison, McGehee, Stuttgart, Sheridan, Warren, Fordyce, Dumas, DeWitt... Read More.

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HHS freezes $10 billion in child care funding for 5 Democratic states, alleging fraudulent programs

Tuesday, January 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Health and Human Services is freezing $10 billion in federal funds in five Democrat-run states over allegations of fraudulent child care programming, an HHS official confirmed to ABC News. The HHS official confirmed that the five states are California,... Read More.

Blue/Green Envelope Programs Support Drivers With Autism, Mental Illness

Friday, January 2 by Lori Basiewicz

At the start of 2026, the Blue Envelope and Green Envelope programs became effective in the State of Arkansas. The Blue Envelope program is designed to assist individuals one the autism spectrum and law enforcement communicate more effectively during traffic stops and other interactions.... Read More.

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SOAR Director Ernie Murry Discusses Youth Achievement Programs on United Way Day

Wednesday, October 22 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Ernie Murry, the Executive Director of SOAR (Students of Achievement and Responsibility) was the guest, and he talked about the program he directs. Jennifer Lipp, who was sitting in for Morning Show host Greg... Read More.

UAPB awarded grant to expand arts programs

Thursday, October 9 by Ray King

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is set to revolutionize its art programs thanks to a record-breaking $5 million donation from the Windgate Foundation. Chancellor Anthony Graham announced that this is the largest single investment in the university's history. "The University of Arkansas at... Read More.

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Turning Point Expands Free Youth Programs with New Facility and Extended Age Range

Thursday, September 4 by Luke Matheson

By: Ray King On Wednesday, Yolanda Pitts from Turning Point, a United Way Partner Agency, was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where she talked about her organization. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked Pitts to talk about some of the services Turning Point... Read More.

Pine Bluff Council Committee recommends Approval of 5-Year Partnership with Boys and Girls Club for Community Programs

Monday, June 30 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council Public Works Committee on Monday recommended that Mayor Vivian Flowers sign a contract with the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County to operate recreational and educational programs at the Pine Bluff Community Center for a five-year... Read More.

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Dr. Jennifer Colvin Discusses Southeast Arkansas College Academic Programs

Friday, June 20 by Luke Matheson

Dr. Jennifer Colvin who is the Dean of the Science and Humanities Department at Southeast Arkansas College, was a recent guest on the Oldies 101.3 Morning Show where she talked about her department. Colvin used the word terminal and Morning Show host Greg Horne asked... Read More.

APR Challenges lead to Postseason Bans for UAPB and other HBCU programs

Wednesday, May 7 by Staff

The NCAA's recent Academic Progress Rate (APR) report has brought to light the challenges faced by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in maintaining a balance between athletic and academic responsibilities. Specifically, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Mississippi Valley State... Read More.

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Arkansas Governor Vetoes Bills on Medical Records and Behavioral Health Programs

Friday, April 25 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently vetoed two bills, each carrying emergency clauses that would have rendered them effective immediately upon her signature. The first, House Bill 1961, aimed to allow medical providers to temporarily withhold a patient's medical records for up to 30 days... Read More.

UAMS colleges ranked among top academic programs in the U.S.

Tuesday, April 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Public Health rank among the top academic programs in U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of Best Graduate Schools for 2025. In the rankings released today,... Read More.

Stories tagged with: programs

VA programs earn full accreditation from Joint Commission in 2025 review

Deltaplex Basketball Programs Recognized for Clean Season by AAA

HHS freezes $10 billion in child care funding for 5 Democratic states, alleging fraudulent programs

Blue/Green Envelope Programs Support Drivers With Autism, Mental Illness

SOAR Director Ernie Murry Discusses Youth Achievement Programs on United Way Day

UAPB awarded grant to expand arts programs

Turning Point Expands Free Youth Programs with New Facility and Extended Age Range

Pine Bluff Council Committee recommends Approval of 5-Year Partnership with Boys and Girls Club for Community Programs

Dr. Jennifer Colvin Discusses Southeast Arkansas College Academic Programs

APR Challenges lead to Postseason Bans for UAPB and other HBCU programs

Arkansas Governor Vetoes Bills on Medical Records and Behavioral Health Programs

UAMS colleges ranked among top academic programs in the U.S.

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