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Woods talks about recent legislation to build additional prison space

Thursday, April 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Earlier this week, Governor Sarah Sanders signed legislation that, among other things, sets aside money to build additional prison space. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. was asked about the legislation. The legislation also requires that people convicted of certain... Read More.

White Hall Superintendent talks salary updates for 2023-2024 school year

Wednesday, April 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

White Hall School Board held its monthly meeting Tuesday approving their salary schedule for the 2023-2024 school year and staff and teacher raises. Superintendent Gary Williams joined the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Wednesday and host Greg Horne asked about that meeting. Williams was then asked if... Read More.

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SEARK President talks progess of dorm construction

Tuesday, April 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

Demolition work is continuing on the former nursing home on South Hazel Street that by late summer will be dormitories for Southeast Arkansas College student-athletes and others. On Tuesday, Dr. Stephen Bloomberg, president of SEARK was asked about the work when he appeared on the... Read More.

Council Member Frazier talks recent Mental Health and Wellness Conference

Monday, April 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

Council Member Lanette R. Frazier the founder of La Renee Ministries, Inc. partnered with the City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program (AHLP) to host the Mental Health and Wellness Conference that took place Saturday, April 8th at the Pine Bluff Convention Center... Read More.

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Robinson talks conflicts with Quorum Court

Friday, April 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

For the past three months, the Jefferson County Quorum Court has not been able to pass any legislation due to conflicts between several members of the court and County Judge Gerald Robinson over an ordinance setting out rules and policies for the operation of... Read More.

Richardson talks about officer involved shooting

Friday, March 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

An officer-involved shooting incident Wednesday night in the Watson Chapel area sent a number of law enforcement officers from multiple agencies to the scene and on Thursday, Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson appeared on the Oldies 013 morning show. Host Greg Horne asked Richardson... Read More.

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Chief Richardson talks school shootings

Thursday, March 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

Early this week, three children and three adults were killed in a shooting at a private school in Nashville, Tenn. On Thursday, Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and was asked by host Greg Horne if... Read More.

Woods talks sentencing guideline reccomendations

Tuesday, March 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

In addition to money to add 3,000 new prison beds, Governor Sarah Sanders is calling for legislative reforms of the criminal justice systems sentencing guidelines. Specifically, the reforms would deal with violent offenders and require that people convicted of capital murder, first-degree murder, and rape... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods talks overcrowding at both the adult and juvenile detention centers

Monday, March 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., on Monday, talked about overcrowding at both the adult jail and juvenile detention center and then said there is a new initiative from the governor in an effort to solve the problems. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show,... Read More.

Saffa talks sports betting app

Thursday, March 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Betting on sports is big business and according to Carlton Saffa, Chief Market Officer for the Saracen Casino, wagers on the Bet Saracen app are going to break every record in the books this month. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday, Saffa said... Read More.

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White Hall Superintendent talks LEARNS Act legislation impact on district

Friday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

Now that the governor has signed the LEARNS Act, the state’s plan to improve education, school districts are trying to learn what all the act entails. That holds true for the White Hall School District and on Friday, District Superintendent Gary Williams was asked his... Read More.

Aquatic Center Director talks plans for Spring Break

Friday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

Spring Break for schools in the Deltaplex begins Monday and Larissa Fore, director of the Pine Bluff Aquatic Center said the facility has something planned for students every day next week. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, Fore said this; The more than $12... Read More.

Stories tagged with: talks

Woods talks about recent legislation to build additional prison space

White Hall Superintendent talks salary updates for 2023-2024 school year

SEARK President talks progess of dorm construction

Council Member Frazier talks recent Mental Health and Wellness Conference

Robinson talks conflicts with Quorum Court

Richardson talks about officer involved shooting

Chief Richardson talks school shootings

Woods talks sentencing guideline reccomendations

Sheriff Woods talks overcrowding at both the adult and juvenile detention centers

Saffa talks sports betting app

White Hall Superintendent talks LEARNS Act legislation impact on district

Aquatic Center Director talks plans for Spring Break

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