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Plastic Alternatives, Probiotics and Rice Cakes: High Schoolers From Across the U.S. Explore Arkansas Food Science Innovation

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Food science and engineering go hand in hand when tackling big challenges in agriculture, from sustainability to human health and food insecurity. Showcasing the three pillars of land-grant universities — ...

Keep Arkansas Beautiful Joins ARDOT to Boost Statewide Litter Prevention and Beautification

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The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has officially assumed oversight of the Office of ...

Protecting Arkansas Cattle Herds from Heat Stress and Drought Challenges

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As high summer temperatures continue across Arkansas, livestock specialists are encouraging cattle producers to ...

Arkansas Introduces New Conservation Permit and Regulation Changes for 2026 Wildlife Season

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The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has implemented several regulation changes for the 2026-27 ...

Arkansas Sees Record Applications for Education Freedom Accounts as School Choice Expands

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More than 54,000 Arkansas families have applied for an Education Freedom Account (EFA) for ...

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How to Prevent and Recognize Heatstroke and Heat Exhaustion During Extreme Heat

As heat index values remain elevated across Jefferson County, health officials are reminding residents to take precautions to avoid overheating and recognize the warning signs of heat-related illnesses before they become life-threatening. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heat-related illnesses are... Read More.

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

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 Accuplacer test will be offered Wednesday, July 16, 2026, with testing sessions available at 9... Read More.

Sheridan School District Expands Summer Meal Program to Combat Childhood Hunger

The Sheridan School District is continuing its summer meal program to help ensure children have access to nutritious food while school is out of session. District officials recently welcomed representatives from the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, No Kid Hungry and... Read More.

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

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission urges residents not to treat wild deer or other wildlife for parasites, including possible cases of New World screwworm. Instead, the agency asks anyone who notices wildlife with disease symptoms, wounds, or parasite infestations to report the sightings... Read More.
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Walmart Announces Price Cuts on Thousands of Summer Items

Walmart has announced price reductions on thousands of products ahead of the summer shopping season, including groceries, outdoor equipment and other seasonal items. The retailer said the reductions cover products ranging from grills and swimming pools to Coca-Cola products and ground beef. Among the changes,... Read More.

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

Gas prices across Arkansas increased this week as renewed tensions in the Middle East continued to drive higher crude oil prices, according to AAA. As of Thursday, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was $3.47, an increase of 5 cents... Read More.

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.

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... 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... Read More.
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Pine Bluff Free Dump Day Postponed

The monthly Dump Day event originally scheduled for July has been postponed due to... Read More.

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... Read More.
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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... 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... Read More.
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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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Local Sports

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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