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Samantha Johnson has officially taken over as mayor of Kingsland after being appointed by the City Council and sworn into office during its most recent meeting Thursday.
Johnson was unanimously ...
A possible STEM-focused academy for junior high students is under review in the Watson ...
The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) was recently awarded a $1,405,759 grant from ...
We can"t wait to experience a unique Pine Bluff tradition this Sunday at First ...
The Pine Bluff Police Department detective office is asking for assistance locating missing person ...
Local News
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape higher education, representatives from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff recently explored how AI-powered tools can strengthen enrollment, student success and the student experience.
Chris Riggins, interim vice chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Success, and Joshua Strong,... Read More.
A $5,000 secured bond was set Monday for a Little Rock man accused of threatening a neighbor with a concrete cinder block during a disturbance in Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.
A $25,000 secured bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of firing multiple shots toward two people following a verbal altercation.
Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge 45-year-old Antonio Reed with... Read More.
Applications are open for the Weevil Jumpstart Program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). First-time freshmen who enroll in six credit hours during the Summer II session are eligible for the program. Classes run from July 1 to August 3.
Now entering its... Read More.
A $100,000 secured bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of leading police on a highspeed chase with open containers in the floor and a baby in the backseat.
Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.
The Pine Bluff School District has named Assistant Superintendent Phillip Carlock as acting superintendent through June 30 and interim superintendent thereafter, while also appointing Sebastian Stargell Sr. to fill the vacant Zone 4 seat on the district’s board.
The school board voted 4-3 to approve... Read More.
Christian Ford, a junior at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has been selected for this year’s Tjuana Byrd Internship Program, the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) has announced.
“Designed to remove barriers and expand access to high-demand STEAM careers, this 12-week program... Read More.
Pine Bluff had its third homicide of June on Saturday as the lifeless body of a man was found in front of an apartment on Barraque Street. Police arrived at the Lakeview Apartments just before 4 p.m. to find the victim of an apparent... Read More.
Pine Bluff had its third homicide of June on Saturday as the lifeless body... Read More.
From Bruce Westerman:
From sea to shining sea, our nation’s landscapes boast wonders unmatched by... Read More.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $2.9 million federal... Read More.
A $25,000 secured bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff couple accused of... Read More.
Sunday marked two years since the mass shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store... Read More.
Riceland Foods has announced plans to temporarily suspend operations at nine of its rice... Read More.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Monday that the state has filed lawsuits against... Read More.
Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., associate professor of foodservice and restaurant management at the... Read More.
Local Sports
Three Golden Lions Earn Selection to 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic
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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
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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
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
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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.
UAPB FOOTBALL: GOLDEN LIONS MEGA CAMP ARRIVES IN LITTLE ROCK, GET READY
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PINE BLUFF, AR. — The wait is almost over. Tomorrow, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Golden Lions Football program will transform War Memorial Stadium into one of the most electric... Read More.
UAPB Places 174 Student-Athletes on SWAC All-Academic Team
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PINE BLUFF AR. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff placed 174 student‑athletes on the 2025‑26 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) All‑Academic Team, underscoring the Golden Lions' continued commitment to excellence in the classroom and in competition.
Student‑athletes from... Read More.



