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First Friday Returns to Magnolia Market as Pine Bluff Nears Go Kart Complex Opening

Community members are being invited to gather at Magnolia Market this week for another First Friday event, while organizers also report continued progress on Pine Bluff's upcoming go-kart entertainment complex. During a recent radio interview, GFPB Executive Director Ryan Watley said First Friday was created... Read More.

Alexander Man Held on $50K Bond After Machine Gun and Drugs Found in Traffic Stop

A $50,000 cash bond was set Friday for an Alexander man accused of having a machine gun, marijuana, and a scale in his car after being pulled over for driving with expired tags. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.

White Hall Man Held on $50k Bond for Possession and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material

A $50,000 secured bond was set for a White Hall man accused of being in possession of, selling, and distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge 47-year-old Michael Walker... Read More.

Pine Bluff PD Requests Your Help

BOLO – BE ON THE LOOKOUT The Pine Bluff Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating: OTIS WILLIAMS DOB: July 12, 1993 Height: 5’7” Weight: 150 lbs Last Known Address: 1702 West 30th Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR WANTED FOR: * Battery 1st Degree * Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons Anyone with... Read More.
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Sensitive Student Records Left Behind in Former Pine Bluff School District Building

The former Pine Bluff School District building that was sold almost 2 years ago contains thousands of sensitive student records left behind. The building was aquired by John Fenley. He tells Deltaplex news that yes, he has owned the building for 2 years now;... Read More.

Westerman Discusses Border Security Funding, Energy Development and Economic Opportunities for Arkansas

Congressman Bruce Westerman said Congress is continuing work on federal funding legislation while also advancing energy, public lands and economic development initiatives that could impact Arkansas. During a radio interview Thursday morning, Westerman discussed ongoing efforts in Washington to approve funding for U.S. Customs and... Read More.

UAPB Alumnus and Former University Staff Member Appointed Chairman of Arkansas Post-Prison Transfer Board

Boyce Hamlet, a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) alumnus and former University staff member, has been appointed as chairman of the Arkansas Post-Prison Transfer Board. Hamlet has devoted his career to public safety, criminal justice, and law enforcement across Arkansas and the surrounding... Read More.

Arkansas Spring Planting Nears Completion as Soybeans Lead and Cotton Faces Weather Delays

Arkansas agriculture is moving through the final stages of spring planting with soybeans nearly finished statewide, cotton still working through weather delays, and rice and corn already complete, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Soybean planting leads completion across major crops, with 95 percent... Read More.

Arkansas Doctors Highlight Bee Sting Dangers After Texas Swarm Hospitalizations

A bee swarm incident in Texas that sent three people to the hospital has... Read More.

Saracen Casino Resort Officially Opens New Hotel And Now Accepting Reservations

Saracen Casino Resort is proud to announce the opening of its hotel, marking a... Read More.
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Methamphetamine Now Leads Overdose Deaths in Arkansas as Fentanyl Declines

Methamphetamine has overtaken fentanyl as the drug most frequently involved in overdose deaths in... Read More.

UAPB Enrollment Management Command Center to Provide Virtual Student Support Sessions This Summer

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will offer virtual Enrollment Management Command... Read More.
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Pine Bluff Man Held on $2.5K Bond for Second Domestic Violence Charge

A $2,500 secured bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of... Read More.

Woodlawn Baseball and Softball Teams Earn State and Conference Honors in 2026 Season

Woodlawn's baseball and softball teams collected a number of postseason accolades following the 2026... Read More.
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Tom Cotton Highlights Arkansas Defense Growth Iran Policy and US China Security Concerns

U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton discussed developments in the Middle East, Arkansas' growing role in... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Held on $10K Bond for Alleged Aggravated Assault with Firearm

A $10,000 secured bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of... Read More.
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  Photo: Golden Lions Baseball X 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 a strong showing at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama. Freshman standout... Read More.

UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions Earn Postseason Hardware as Fabian and Grant Highlight SWAC Honors

UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions Earn Postseason Hardware as Fabian and Grant Highlight SWAC Honors uapblionsroar.com 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.
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UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions’ Season Ends in SWAC Tournament Semifinals

UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions' Season Ends in SWAC Tournament Semifinals Photo:uapblionsroar.com 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 SWAC Tournament

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.
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Woodlawn Bears and Woodlawn Lady Bears Advance to Class 2A State Championship Games

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.

UAPB Baseball: Golden Loins Fall to Jackson State, Secure #8 Seed for SWAC Tournament

UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions Fall to Jackson State, Secure #8 Seed for SWAC Tournament Jackson, MS-- The UAPB Golden Lions closed out the regular season with a hard-fought weekend series against the Jackson State Tigers in Jackson, Mississippi, earning a split over the first two... Read More.
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