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U of A Students From White Hall Named to Spring Chancellor’s and Deans’ Lists

Wednesday, July 25 by Greg

The following U of A students from White Hall earned a 4.0 grade point average during the semester and were named to the Chancellor’s list: · Kathleen Bottoms, a junior nursing major in the College of Education and Health Professions · Emma Buckner,... Read More.

Neighborhood Characteristics Influence Parolees’ Rate of Rearrest, Study Finds

Wednesday, July 25 by Greg

Lighting, vacant buildings, parks and other identifiable environmental traits are a factor in predicting crime and recidivism.FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Physical characteristics of a neighborhood influence the likelihood that parolees living there will commit additional crimes, according... Read More.

Parks and Rec Gets New Director

Wednesday, July 25 by Greg

Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation Department has hired a new Director, and a committee of the Pine Bluff City Council recommended that the city obligate $65,000 to help pay for a festival in December.At a meeting of the council’s Public Works Committee Tuesday, Pine... Read More.

River Road Baptist Church in Redfield 41st Homecoming Celebration

Wednesday, July 25 by Greg

River Road Baptist Church in Redfield Arkansas will be celebrating their Forty-First Home coming on Sunday August 5th, 2018. Mercy River Boys will be in concert for the morning service which will start at 11:00 am

40 Under 40 Nancy McNew

Tuesday, July 24 by Greg

For several years Arkansas Business, the states premier Business magazine and website has honored outstanding residents of the natural state with their 40 under 40 and 20 in their 20’s program. The magazine selects 40 “go getters” under 40 years old and 20 outstanding... Read More.

Hog Kickoff Luncheon August 17th

Tuesday, July 24 by Greg

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas will hold its annual Razorback Football Kickoff Luncheon presented by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield on Friday, August 17, at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Springdale.Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., and the program will begin at noon.The... Read More.

Jefferson County “Amnesty Days”

Tuesday, July 24 by Greg

Individuals that have unpaid fines can avoid a jail stay through a limited time offer by the Honorable Judge Kim Bridgforth, Jefferson County Division 1 District Judge through a program called "Amnesty Days". It is estimated that there are hundreds of outstanding warrants for people who failed... Read More.

Horse Shot In Face With Arrow in Redfield

Tuesday, July 24 by Greg

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ark. -- The Jefferson's County Sheriff's Office is investigating an animal cruelty case after a woman found her horse shot by a crossbow off Bartlett Road in Redfield.After returning home Sunday night, Jennifer McDonald noticed her horse Dusty bleeding above his right... Read More.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson proposes changes to state agriculture department

Tuesday, July 24 by Greg

Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday (July 23) presented to hundreds of Arkansas farmers and ranchers a revised transformation plan for the state’s Department of Agriculture. Two years ago, the state farm lobby derailed similar legislation and... Read More.

40 Under 40 Mark Holt

Monday, July 23 by Greg

Thousands remain without power following weekend storms

Monday, July 23 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — Thousands remain without power after storms ravaged the Natural State early Saturday morning.The trail of destruction is widespread. Downed utility poles and uprooted trees litter yards and roadways. There were approximately 2,000 miles of distribution line damaged or destroyed and 134 poles... Read More.

Monday, July 23 by Greg

Sederick Charles Rice to run for the Zone 1 Pine Bluff School District Board seat currently held by Harold Jackson.He is a 1994 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (BS-Biology); a 1996 graduate of Delaware State University (MS-Biology); and a 2003... Read More.