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UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Department awarded $3 Million grant

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Aquaculture/Fisheries Department was recently awarded a $3 Million Grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Dr. Michael Eggleton who is the Principal Investigator and Professor of Fisheries Science along with... Read More.

Ordinance for procedures to sell city property approved by City Council

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An ordinance setting out procedures for the City of Pine Bluff to sell the property to individuals won approval from the City Council during a meeting Monday night. Among other things, the ordinance requires that individuals wanting to buy city-owned property submit a... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man arrested after having possession of firearm

Monday, May 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on probation was arrested Saturday after police found a handgun in his pants. Lamar Bealer, 18, was placed on probation in June 2020 after pleading guilty to robbery and possession of a defaced firearm, Deputy Prosecutor Jay Gerard... Read More.

$2,500 bond set for woman accused of stabbing boyfriend

Monday, May 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend during an altercation Friday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Nicole Black, 38, with second-degree domestic... Read More.

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18-year-old man arrested after allegedly shooting UAPB student

Monday, May 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An 18-year-old Pine Bluff man was arrested Friday after an investigation into an incident at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff that resulted in injuries to two people. Kendrin Hicks was taken into custody after he went to the Emergency Room at... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after allegedly raping a woman

Friday, April 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly raped a woman at her house on the north side of town. Warren McCombs, 55, was not questioned about the incident after he asked for an attorney. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

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UAPB announced a $100,000 pledge from Saracen Casino

Friday, April 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announced a $100,000 pledge from Saracen Casino Resort and the Quapaw Nation Tuesday. The gift will support the Student-Athlete Academic Center, which assists student-athletes in improving academic outcomes. “This gift comes at an exciting time for... Read More.

One woman stabbed and a student allegedly shot on UAPB campus

Friday, April 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff reported an incident that occurred on campus Thursday evening involving a female that was stabbed and a male, who was a student, was shot. Both were transported to Jefferson Regional Hospital, where they remain in... Read More.

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ASC Hosting annual Pine Bluff High School Exhibition

Thursday, April 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Arts & Science Center is hosting the 2021 annual Pine Bluff High School Exhibition of artwork that's sponsored by Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel from Thursday, April 29th through Saturday, June 19th, 2021. The exhibition consists of two-dimensional work in various... Read More.

Star City School District Announces teacher of the year; Updates on School Board meeting

Thursday, April 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Star City School District held their school board meeting on Monday, April 26th, and announced Chris Jones as the Teacher of the Year in the district. Jones has taught at Star City High School since 2011 where he teaches Human Body Systems... Read More.

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Cleveland County School District hosts their first community meeting

Thursday, April 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Cleveland County School District hosted their first community meeting on Wednesday to promote the proposed 5mil tax increase that questioned the need for what they described as an elaborate basketball arena. More than two dozen people gathered at the New Edinburg Community Center... Read More.

Sheriff’s office is in search of theft suspects

Wednesday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

SHERIFF'S OFFICE SEEKS ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING THEFT SUSPECTS: Jefferson County, Arkansas - April 28, 2021 - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying the persons responsible for Breaking or Entering and Theft from a coin machine that occurred on April... Read More.

Author: Deseray Mckinzy

UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Department awarded $3 Million grant

Ordinance for procedures to sell city property approved by City Council

Pine Bluff man arrested after having possession of firearm

$2,500 bond set for woman accused of stabbing boyfriend

18-year-old man arrested after allegedly shooting UAPB student

Pine Bluff man arrested after allegedly raping a woman

UAPB announced a $100,000 pledge from Saracen Casino

One woman stabbed and a student allegedly shot on UAPB campus

ASC Hosting annual Pine Bluff High School Exhibition

Star City School District Announces teacher of the year; Updates on School Board meeting

Cleveland County School District hosts their first community meeting

Sheriff’s office is in search of theft suspects

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