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#UAPBSoftball Dropped Doubleheader Against Grambling St.

Sunday, April 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff, AR --- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff softball team dropped a pair of games Sunday against Grambling State at the Torii Hunter Softball Complex. The Lady Lions dropped game one 14-1 and game two 6-4. Game 1: GSU 14 UAPB 1 At... Read More.

Main St. Block Party brings a sense of normal back in Pine Bluff

Sunday, April 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy William Jenkins along with Uptown Salon and Boutique and the City of Pine Bluff partnered together to bring back the Main St. Block Party event that took place Saturday evening. The block party featured several vendors and it was free for the... Read More.

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Children’s Advocacy Center hosted Child Abuse Awareness Program

Friday, April 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Children's Advocacy Center partnered with organizations such as CASA (Voices for Children), Bikers Against Child Abuse and many more to host a Child Abuse Awareness Program on Friday morning, to spread awareness about child abuse in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County. The... Read More.

Little Rock man arrested after leaving the scene of an accident

Friday, April 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 38-year-old Little Rock man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly left the scene of an accident on Interstate 530 near Mile Marker 39. Arkansas State troopers found Michael Miller at an address in Little Rock and he was brought back to Jefferson... Read More.

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Tyson Foods plans to invest $48 million in poultry operation

Friday, April 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy According to a Tyson Foods' recent news release, the company plans to invest $48 million in its poultry operation in Pine Bluff. This expansion project will create nearly 70 jobs and is expected to be complete by late 2021. “The demand for convenient,... Read More.

Sheriff addresses jail operations

Thursday, April 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King As cases of COVID-19 decrease around the state, things are beginning to open up and that includes the number of prisoners that are being held at the adult detention center. For most of the past year, the jail has been holding only people... Read More.

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Roger Totten named SWAC Golf Coach of the year

Thursday, April 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Through the restraints on the pandemic, the Athletic Department at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has continued to excel with several programs finishing outstanding seasons. This week, Roger Totten was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference Golf Coach of the year and... Read More.

UAPB Interim Athletic Director addressed championship game location

Thursday, April 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Interim Athletic Director of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Chris Robinson addressed the decision about the relocation of the 2021 Cricket Wireless SWAC Football Championship game that's set for May 1st between UAPB and Alabama A&M that initially is... Read More.

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$50,000 cash-bond set for teen accused of shooting two people

Thursday, April 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 cash-only bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff teenager accused of shooting two people Tuesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Deavion Sykes, 17, with two counts of first-degree... Read More.

Sheriff reacts to Chauvin conviction

Wednesday, April 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who has followed the case of former Minnesota Police Officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd since the incident started last May. On Tuesday, Chauvin was convicted of... Read More.

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UAM long time professor stepping down after 24 years

Wednesday, April 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy After almost 25 years of teaching agriculture business and policy, one of the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s storied agriculture professors, Dr. Bob Stark is stepping down. Dr. Stark began his career at UAM in August 1996 currently is the Agricultural Economics... Read More.

Man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at two people

Wednesday, April 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported disturbance on Monday resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man who allegedly fought with two people and pointed a gun at one of them. Demerice Johnson, 49, was taken into custody after officers were sent to Kenwood Apartments and... Read More.

Author: Deseray Mckinzy

#UAPBSoftball Dropped Doubleheader Against Grambling St.

Main St. Block Party brings a sense of normal back in Pine Bluff

Children’s Advocacy Center hosted Child Abuse Awareness Program

Little Rock man arrested after leaving the scene of an accident

Tyson Foods plans to invest $48 million in poultry operation

Sheriff addresses jail operations

Roger Totten named SWAC Golf Coach of the year

UAPB Interim Athletic Director addressed championship game location

$50,000 cash-bond set for teen accused of shooting two people

Sheriff reacts to Chauvin conviction

UAM long time professor stepping down after 24 years

Man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at two people

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