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Arkansas Sets Tourism Record with 54 Million Visitors and Economic Boost in 2025

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Arkansas welcomed a record 54.3 million visitors in 2025, generating $10.2 billion in visitor spending and a total economic impact of $17.4 billion, according to figures announced today by ...

Arkansas Medical Marijuana Sales Reach 140 Million in First Half of 2026 Amid Slight Decline

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Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas totaled $140.3 million during the first six months of ...

Southeast Arkansas College President Appointed to National AACC Awards Committee

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Southeast Arkansas College is proud to announce that President Dr. Tyrone Jackson has been ...

Car Crashes Through T-Mobile Store Near Walmart No Serious Injuries Reported

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A silver Honda Accord crashed into the T-Mobile store located near Wingstop and Walmart ...

Relyance Bank Warns Customers of Rising Home Visit Scams and Fraud Losses

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Relyance Bank is warning customers about a significant increase in fraud attempts, including a ...

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Arkansas Communities Join Nationwide Peaceful Protests Against AI Data Centers

Communities across Arkansas are expected to participate in a nationwide day of peaceful protests on Saturday, July 18th, opposing the construction and expansion of artificial intelligence data centers. The demonstrations are being organized as part of a national effort led by Humans First, a conservative... Read More.

Arkansas Secures Settlement in Cash App Fraud Case as Block Agrees to Consumer Protections

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that the state will receive $453,754 as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company that operates the mobile payment platform Cash App. The settlement resolves litigation brought by Arkansas and 45 other state attorneys... Read More.

Cleveland County School Board Transfers $906,000 to Building Fund After Record Budget Surplus

RISON, Ark. — The Cleveland County School Board approved transferring $906,000 from the district's general fund to its building fund during Monday night's meeting after ending the fiscal year with a record budget surplus. Superintendent Davy King told board members the district collected nearly $395,000... Read More.

UAPB Researcher to Study Rice Bran’s Potential Health Benefits

Dr. Swathi Nedunchezian has joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Human Sciences. She will work under the mentorship of Dr. Sankar Devarajan, professor and program director of nutrition and food science. At UAPB, she will... Read More.
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death of Missing Woman; One Arrested

On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check at a residence located at 6001 Osage Road in Jefferson County. Deputies were attempting to check the well-being of 74-year-old Evelyn Creasy when her live-in boyfriend and caregiver,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Seek Public Help to Locate Charles Stewart Wanted for Commercial Burglary

The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective office is asking for assistance locating 46-year-old Charles Stewart. Stewart is wanted for Commercial Burglary. He is about 6' tall and weighs around 190 lbs. and was last known to live on Cypress Dr. in Pine Bluff. Anyone with information... Read More.

Mayor Urges Rison Residents to Support Magnolia Street Overpass Sidewalk in ARDOT Public Comment Period

Mayor Charles Roberts is encouraging residents to submit public comments to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) in support of adding a sidewalk to the Magnolia Street (Highway 35) overpass in Rison as part of the agency's Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for... Read More.

Harrell Wilson Files for Vacant Arkansas Senate District 1 Seat, Opponent Already Surfaced

Harrell Wilson of the Staves community has become the first candidate to officially file for the vacant Arkansas State Senate District 1 seat following the resignation of Republican Senator Ben Gilmore of Crossett. Wilson, a Republican, filed Monday at the Arkansas Secretary of State's Office... Read More.

Harrell Wilson Files for Vacant Arkansas Senate District 1 Seat, Opponent Already Surfaced

Harrell Wilson of the Staves community has become the first candidate to officially file... Read More.

More details released by Pine Bluff PD following fatal crash involving Quorum Court member

(Warning: Graphic details included in this story) After filing numerous requests for a police report,... Read More.
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Three Arkansas Companies Named Among America’s Best Private Businesses by TIME and Statista

TIME Magazine and data analytics firm Statista have released the inaugural edition of America's... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Youth Camp Returns to Strengthen Community Bonds and Foster Growth

After a six-year hiatus following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pine Bluff Police Department's Police... Read More.
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Star City Launches ”Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive to Support Local Students

The Star City School District is collecting school supply donations as it prepares for... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Medical Center Earns Platinum Award for Excellence in Organ Donation and Transplantation

Jefferson Regional Medical Center has been recognized with the Southern Legacy of Life Platinum... Read More.
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Westerman Advances Key Arkansas Waterway and Flood Control Priorities in 2026 Water Resources Bill

Today, the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a markup to advance... Read More.

UAPB Introduces Mane Materials Program to Simplify Course Material Access and Support Student Readiness

Beginning Fall 2026, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will launch Mane... Read More.
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Golden Lions Ready for the Spotlight at 2026 SWAC Football Media Days

Golden Lions Ready for the Spotlight at 2026 SWAC Football Media Days BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football program officially kicked off the 2026 season as head coach Alonzo Hampton and members of the Golden Lions represented the university at... Read More.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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