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Pine Bluff High School Announces Final Accuplacer Test for Concurrent College Courses

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Pine Bluff High School is encouraging students interested in taking concurrent college courses to attend the school"s final Accuplacer testing session before the start of the new school year. The ...

Sheridan School District Expands Summer Meal Program to Combat Childhood Hunger

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The Sheridan School District is continuing its summer meal program to help ensure children ...

Arkansas Officials Advise Reporting Sick Wildlife Instead of Treating With Livestock Medications

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The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission urges residents not to treat wild deer or ...

Walmart Announces Price Cuts on Thousands of Summer Items

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Walmart has announced price reductions on thousands of products ahead of the summer shopping ...

Arkansas Gas Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Climbing Crude Oil Costs

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Gas prices across Arkansas increased this week as renewed tensions in the Middle East ...
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Cleveland County School District Students to Receive Free Breakfast and Lunch

Students in the Cleveland County School District will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost during the 2026–2027 school year following a decision by the district’s school board to participate in a federal meal program. The Cleveland County School Board voted to join the Community... Read More.

Watson Chapel School District Sets Student Check-In and Registration

The Watson Chapel School District is reminding parents and guardians that student check-in and registration for the 2026–2027 school year will be held at one location for all district schools. The event is scheduled for Friday, July 31, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at... Read More.

Sheridan Police, Grant County Deputies to Increase Traffic Enforcement

The Sheridan Police Department and Grant County Sheriff’s Office are reminding drivers to slow down and follow traffic laws as the agencies prepare to participate in a statewide enforcement effort. Beginning Friday, July 10, and continuing through Friday, July 31, officers and deputies will conduct... Read More.

Pine Bluff Free Dump Day Postponed

The monthly Dump Day event originally scheduled for July has been postponed due to ongoing equipment repair issues, Pine Bluff city officials announced today. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 1. In a statement, organizers expressed regret for the delay and thanked the community... Read More.
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Jefferson Regional Expands Specialty Care and Physician Network Across Southeast Arkansas

Jefferson Regional's outpatient clinic network serves as the "front door" to the hospital, providing patients across southeast Arkansas with access to specialty care close to home before hospital services are needed. During a Thursday morning interview, Regina Quarles, director of operations for Jefferson Regional's physician... Read More.

Pine Bluff May Extend Cooling Center Hours as Heat Persists and Launches Youth Camp Program

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services is continuing to monitor weather conditions before deciding whether to extend operations at the city's cooling centers beyond their currently scheduled closing date. John Worthen, public information officer for Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services, said no decision has... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District Announces Transportation Registration Deadline, First Day of School

The Pine Bluff School District is reminding families to prepare now for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year. The district’s Transportation Department is currently accepting school bus transportation registrations for students who will need bus service during the new school year. Families are encouraged to complete... Read More.

UAPB Announces Open Forum Schedule for Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement Finalists

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host open forum presentations for four finalists advancing in the search for the next vice chancellor for institutional advancement. The forums will give faculty, staff, alumni, supporters and members of the campus community an opportunity to... Read More.

UAPB Announces Open Forum Schedule for Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement Finalists

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host open forum presentations for... Read More.

Applications open for Century Farm program

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is reminding farm families that applications for the Arkansas... Read More.
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PBPD Patrol car damaged during storms

A Pine Bluff Police Unit was totaled by a falling tree last night during... Read More.

IRS Penalty Refund Claims Must Be Filed by July 10 for COVID Era Relief

Taxpayers who paid certain IRS penalties or interest during the COVID-19 pandemic have until... Read More.
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Special Election Announced for Arkansas Senate District 1 After Ben Gilmore Resignation

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has called a special election to fill the Arkansas Senate... Read More.

Arkansas Timber Industry Faces Challenges as Drought Stresses Forests and Economy

The prolonged drought affecting Arkansas and much of the South is continuing to impact... Read More.
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Cleveland County Residents Raise Concerns Over New Poultry Houses Near Calmer Community

The Cleveland County Quorum Court discussed concerns Monday regarding the construction of new poultry... Read More.

Investigative Efforts Result in Arrest in Reydell Country Store Burglary

On July 8, 2026 Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Announces Arrest in Reydell Country Store... Read More.
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UAPB Football: Golden Lions Place Five on 2026 Preseason All-SWAC Football Team

UAPB Football: Golden Lions Place Five on 2026 Preseason All-SWAC Football Team uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, AR. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced its 2026 Preseason All-SWAC Football Team on Tuesday, as selected by the league's head coaches and sports information directors. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was... Read More.

UAPB Athletics Presents: Natural State Kick-Off Classic Press Conference

UAPB Athletics Presents: Natural State Kick-Off Classic Press Conference   Pine Bluff, AR--The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletics Department invites fans, media, alumni, supporters, and community members to attend the official 2026 Natural State Kickoff Classic Press Conference as we kick off one of... Read More.
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Three Golden Lions Earn Selection to 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic

Three Golden Lions Earn Selection to 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic Photo: @UAPBLionsBSB on X PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff baseball program continues to gain national recognition as three Golden Lions have been selected to participate in the 2026 HBCU Swingman... Read More.

UAM Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Continues Tradition of Excellence

UAM Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Continues Tradition of Excellence Photo:uamsports.com MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello is preparing to celebrate another distinguished group of former student-athletes, coaches and supporters with the induction of the UAM Sports Hall of Fame Class... Read More.
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UAPB Great Terron Armstead Earns Place in New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame

UAPB Great Terron Armstead Earns Place in New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame NEW ORLEANS, LA — Former University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff standout and NFL All-Pro offensive tackle Terron Armstead has received one of the highest honors in franchise history, as he was selected... Read More.

UAPB Soccer: UAPB NAMES FRED LOCARIO HEAD COACH OF WOMEN’S SOCCER

UAPB Soccer: UAPB NAMES FRED LOCARIO HEAD COACH OF WOMEN’S SOCCER uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, AR. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Athletics Department is proud to announce the appointment of Fred Locario as the new Head Coach of Women's Soccer. Locario arrives in Pine Bluff... Read More.
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