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NCAA directs each division to safeguard student-athlete well-being, scholarships and eligibility

Wednesday, August 5 by Greg

The NCAA Board of Governors has directed schools and conferences to meet specific requirements if they are to conduct NCAA fall sports during the preseason, regular season and postseason. Further, each division is directed to determine its ability to meet those requirements to conduct fall... Read More.

Arkansas and Arkansas State Women’s Basketball to play four-year home & home series

Wednesday, August 5 by Greg

Arkansas State women’s basketball head coach Matt Daniel has announced a four-year home and home series with Arkansas that will begin in First National Bank Arena in the 2021-2022 season.The deal is a four-year deal between the Lady Red Wolves and Lady Razorbacks.Daniel calls... Read More.

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Phase one of Downtown Pine Bluff Streetscape is nearing completion

Wednesday, August 5 by Greg

By Ray KingThe first phase of the long-awaited Streetscape project that will change the look of downtown is nearing completion, according to Larry Matthews, the director of the city’s Economic and Community Development Department.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday, Matthews talked about... Read More.

Arkansas State announces fall camp practice dates

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

Arkansas State will conduct their first fall-camp practice Friday, Aug. 7, at 8:35 a.m. All A-State practices will be closed to the public and media will have restricted access.All practices conducted inside the Student Activity Center will be closed to media due to limited... Read More.

SEC announces adjusted preseason football practice dates

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

The Southeastern Conference today announced adjusted dates for preseason football activities for SEC schools with the first allowable practice now scheduled for August 17. The new SEC calendar provides student-athletes with more days off than required by the NCAA and fewer practices than permitted... Read More.

Bass Pro’s Johnny Morris announces purchase of old Dogpatch USA, reveals vision

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

Noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris announced the purchase of the former Dogpatch USA theme park property in Newton County, Ark. According to a press release, Morris says he plans for the property remain in the early stages of exploration. He says... Read More.

CDC: Can secondhand smoke spread Coronavirus?

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

WASHINGTON — Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke?Secondhand smoke isn’t believed to directly spread the virus, experts say, but infected smokers may blow droplets carrying the virus when they exhale.Being able to smell the smoke might be a red flag that you’re... Read More.

Delta Network Food Bank to distribute frozen chicken Wednesday

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

The Delta Network Food Bank will distribute approximately 20,000 pounds of frozen chicken to citizens of Pine Bluff and surrounding towns on Wednesday, August 5 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.Food will be distributed on a FIRST COME... Read More.

Sun Belt Conference to begin play on Labor Day weekend

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

The Sun Belt Conference announced Tuesday morning that the 2020 football season is set to begin on Labor Day weekend, however, a "Week Zero" is permitted for non-conference play.Before the release from the Conference Texas State announced on Monday that they have opted to... Read More.

Arkansas revenue exceeds expectations despite pandemic

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ revenue at the start of fiscal year surpassed expectations despite the coronavirus pandemic, state finance officials said Tuesday The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue collections in July totaled $665.9 million, which was $203.1... Read More.

Former UAPB standout Martaveous McKnight signs to play in the Ukraine

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

PINE BLUFF, Ark. - Former University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff men's basketball player Martaveous McKnight has signed a contract to continue his professional basketball career in Europe.McKnight has signed with BK Khimik-OPZ Yuhzny in the Ukraine. In his first season in pro ball,... Read More.

Saracen Casino Resort to feature two entrances to the property

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

By Ray KingAs work continues inside the new Saracen Casino, it is also continuing outside as a roundabout, the first in the city is under construction to provide what Carlton Safa called a “grand entrance to the property.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show... Read More.