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House fire kills Jefferson County man

Sunday, December 15 by Deltaplex Staff

On December 13, 2024, at approximately 6:37 PM, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Deputies were dispatched to 10821 Old Star City Road, Pine Bluff, AR in reference to a residential fire and possible resident still inside. Fire fighters on scene were able to locate human... Read More.

A $5k bond was set for a man being charged with theft of property

Friday, December 13 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray KingA $5,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of taking a cell phone and other items Sunday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jordan Lee, 23, with breaking... Read More.

UAPB Beginning Farmers Class Seeking Participants for 2025

Thursday, December 12 by Deltaplex Staff

The Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is recruiting participants for its Beginning Farmers Class, Dr. Henry English, director of the program, said.“The Beginning Farmers Class is a part of UAPB’s Beginning Farmers Program,” Dr. English said. “The class... Read More.

WHSD Superintendent Gary Williams spoke about recognitions made during the school board meeting

Thursday, December 12 by Deltaplex Staff

The White Hall School District board met this week as the first semester is drawing to a close with testing scheduled for next week. District Superintendent Gary Williams was asked about that meeting when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show.Morning Show host Greg... Read More.

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United Way’s Jason Duren discussed the upcoming Christmas Event

Wednesday, December 11 by Deltaplex Staff

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013, and this week Executive Director Jason Duren talked about an upcoming Christmas event.Morning Show host Greg Horne asked Duren if the event was for everybody or just for kids in need.

WHSD Superintendent Gary Williams discussed their first semester

Wednesday, December 11 by Deltaplex Staff

The White Hall School District is wrapping up the first semester of the school year with tests scheduled next week.School District Superintendent Gary Williams was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where host Greg Horne told him that it appeared that the... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a man being charged with second-degree battery

Wednesday, December 11 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly injured another man during an altercation Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Rickey T. Sims, 57, with second-degree... Read More.

WCSD Superintendernt Dr. McGee discussed the different challenges of teaching

Wednesday, December 11 by Deltaplex Staff

Recently, Dr. Jennifer Barbaree, Superintendent of the Pine Bluff School District said teaching in Pine Bluff is more of a challenge than it would be teaching om other places because some of the kids don’t get the same foundation at home in their first... Read More.

Watson Chapel School District Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee discussed his first semester

Tuesday, December 10 by Deltaplex Staff

Watson Chapel School District Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee is nearing the end of his first semester on the job, having been hired late this summer. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, McGee was asked if he was going to stay, if he was having... Read More.

UAPB’s Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr. Honored as Chef Educator of the Year

Tuesday, December 10 by Deltaplex Staff

Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., professor of food service and restaurant management within the Department of Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, was recently honored with the Chef Educator of the Year Award by the Delta Chefs Association chapter of... Read More.

A 75K bond was set for a man being charged with terroristic threatening

Monday, December 9 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly pointed a gun at another man during an altercation Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Claudell Turner, 37,... Read More.

A $15k cash only bond was set for a PB man accused of stealing copper wire

Monday, December 9 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $15,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of stealing copper wire Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Frederick Wessell, 50, with breaking or entering,... Read More.