UAPB Athletics cancellations

Due to current inclement weather and forecast projections in the coming days in Central Arkansas, upcoming University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff athletics events have been postponed: Tuesday’s home volleyball match vs. Miss. Valley Wednesday’s home basketball doubleheader vs. Alcorn Wednesday’s home soccer match... Read More.

Rolling electrical outages possible

Little Rock, Ark. — Feb. 15, 2021 — The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas ask members to immediately limit the use of electric service through the next 24 hours to ensure that members will continue to receive at least a minimum of electric service. Additional... Read More.
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Tuesday closings and changes

Tuesday February 16, 2021 closings.  We will be adding as official word comes from districts   White Hall schools will be virtual thru Wednesday. Rison schools will be virtua thru Friday. Sheridan schools will be virtual thru Wednesday. SEARK College  virtual learning only Monday and Tuesday Stuttgart schools will be... Read More.

UAPB adjust athletics schedule for weather

With frigid weather and snow forecasted for Central Arkansas over the next several days,  the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has made changes to the upcoming athletics schedule:   Sunday’s home volleyball match against Jackson State has moved to Thursday, Feb. 25 at 5... Read More.
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Possible Homicide as body found on 29th and Linden (Updated)

Update 3:59 pm Pine Bluff Police are investigating the first homicide of 2021. The body of a currently unidentified black male was found at 29th Avenue and Linden street. after police received a call at 12:14 pm. Deputy coroner Eric Belcher pronounced the victim dead at... Read More.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEEKING ASSISTANCE LOCATING MISSING JUVENILE

SHERIFF'S OFFICE SEEKING ASSISTANCE LOCATING MISSING JUVENILE: Jefferson County, Arkansas - February 03, 2021 - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Ethan Graves, a missing juvenile, that left his residence on February 1, 2021 at approximately 11:45 p.m.... Read More.
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Gamble names 3 coaches to UAPB staff

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff head football coach Doc Gamble has named three coaches to his staff. Bill Nickell has been named offensive line coach, Larry Warner running backs coach, and Joshua Jones safeties coach. Nickell comes to the Golden Lions after one season as... Read More.

Jefferson County GOP Elects Officers

Press Release Officers for 2021/2022 were elected on Thursday January 28, 2021 via a virtual meeting.  David Singer of White Hall was elected chairman of the county committee.  Susan Over of White Hall will serve as first vice and Debbie McKinstry of White Hall will... Read More.
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PBPD announces kiosks

The Pine Bluff Police Department is pleased to announce the placement of two public service kiosks within our community.  These kiosks will enable your police department to get information out to the community quickly.  They are linked to the internet and can be updated... Read More.

Student dies in fraternity house on campus in Fayetteville

A 20-year-old University of Arkansas, Fayetteville student died Saturday afternoon at a fraternity house . UARK campus police said Monday morning. Capt. Gary Crain said there was no indication of trauma to the deceased student when police arrived.   Fraternity house members called shortly after... Read More.
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25K cash bond for 2 Jefferson county men

By Ray King Twenty-five thousand dollar cash only bonds were set Monday for two Jefferson County men accused of involvement in a breaking or entering incident in Lonoke County who fled from Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies who tried to arrest them. Jefferson County District Judge Kim... Read More.