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A renewed debate over healthcare affordability and access is emerging as an Arkansas congressman reintroduces a wide-ranging proposal aimed at reshaping insurance coverage, federal programs, and patient costs.
U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, who represents Arkansas’ 4th Congressional District, has reintroduced the Fair Care Act, a... Read More.
Heavy rainfall across eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas has pushed river levels high enough to prompt a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Flows on the Arkansas River have risen above... Read More.
Barring any unforeseen emergencies, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson presided over what is expected to be his final Quorum Court meeting Monday night. Robinson is set to retire effective June 30.
Following the regular meeting, eight members of the Quorum Court convened a special meeting... Read More.
The Pine Bluff City Council left a proposal tied to the city’s Go-Kart Course Project without action Monday after it failed to receive a motion for consideration during a special called meeting, effectively preventing any vote on the measure.
The proposal would have established additional... Read More.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission returned 18 largemouth bass weighing in at double-digit pounds to lakes across the state in May, marking the conclusion of the first year of the Arkansas Legacy Lunker Program, officials said.
The fish were originally caught by Arkansas anglers... Read More.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday that more than 3,400 children in the state’s foster care system will be enrolled in a federal savings program known as “Trump Accounts,” aimed at helping minors build long-term financial assets before adulthood.
The program was created under... Read More.
Arkansas State Fire Marshal Dennis Free will retire July 1, ending a 45-year career in fire protection and prevention in the state, the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management said Friday.
Free has spent 26 years working in fire marshal offices, including 11 years with the... Read More.
Watson Chapel School District officials provided updates this week on the district's new high school facility, student academic performance and plans for the upcoming school year.
During an interview with Greg Horne on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show following Monday night's school board meeting, Superintendent... Read More.
Tyson Foods is preparing for a significant leadership transition, with new executives set to... Read More.
The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective office is asking for assistance locating 45-year-old Travis... Read More.
Country music star Justin Moore says he is stepping away from touring temporarily and... Read More.
A $5,000 cash bond was set Friday for a White Hall man accused of... Read More.
Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth found probable cause to hold a Pine Bluff... Read More.
A $150,000 secured bond was set Friday for a White Hall man accused of... Read More.
Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth found probable cause to hold a White Hall... Read More.
A $25,000 cash bond was set Friday for a White Hall man accused of... Read More.
Local Sports
Federal Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction Request by Pine Bluff High Coach Micheal Williams
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Pine Bluff High School head football coach Micheal Williams suffered a legal setback this month when a federal judge denied his request for a preliminary injunction in his... Read More.
UAPB Baseball: Grant and Saumell Named to the SWAC All-Tournament Team
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Birmingham, AL--The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff baseball program continued its impressive postseason run with two Golden Lions earning spots on the 2026 Southwestern Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team following... Read More.
UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions Earn Postseason Hardware as Fabian and Grant Highlight SWAC Honors
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Birmingham, AL — Arkansas-Pine Bluff baseball came away from the 2026 Southwestern Athletic Conference postseason awards with a pair of standout honorees, as senior right-hander Kenny Fabian and freshman infielder Aaron... Read More.
UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions' Season Ends in SWAC Tournament Semifinals
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The 2026 SWAC Baseball Tournament delivered drama, upsets and postseason intensity at historic Rickwood Field as the Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions baseball made one of the tournament’s biggest statements with a stunning opening-round victory over... Read More.
UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions Pull Off Upset Victory in the First Round of the SWAC Tournament
Birmingham, AL--The UAPB Golden Lions baseball team delivered one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 SWAC Baseball Tournament on Wednesday, knocking off tournament favorite Bethune–Cookman in a thrilling... Read More.
The Woodlawn Bears and Woodlawn Lady Bears are both headed to the Class 2A state championship games after winning semifinal matchups Saturday at Palestine-Wheatley High School.
Both Woodlawn teams advanced by defeating their counterparts from Riverside High School during the state tournament semifinals, continuing strong... Read More.


