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Hutchinson mandates new regulations on restaurants and bars due to increased COVID numbers

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK – In the continuing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Arkansas Health Department has issued a directive that Arkansas businesses that are licensed to sell and allow consumption of alcohol on their premises must close by 11 p.m., Governor Asa Hutchinson announced... Read More.

UAPB Athletics’ Graduation Rate Continues To Excel

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff student-athletes continue to graduate at a high level that exceeds the national average. Data release by the NCAA shows UAPB Athletics with a 78 percent graduation rate. The graduation success rate is determined by the sum of two categories:... Read More.

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Men’s Basketball Signs Top Mississippi Prospect Laws

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team signed Kaeden Laws to a national letter of intent Wednesday. Ranked among the Top 10 players in the state of Mississippi, the 6-foot-5, 195-pound product from Center Hill High School in Olive Branch, Miss, is... Read More.

PBPD Chief discusses loss of Detective Kevin Collins; Talks homicide arrests

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Thursday was asked Thursday if the shooting death of Officer Kevin Collins was like a “gut punch to the department?” Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Sergeant said; Sergeant said in thinking back to the day... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant announces retirement date

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant said Thursday that he will be retiring July 1. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Sergeant said former Deputy Chief Kelvin Hadley was promoted to interim assistant chief on Tuesday and explained a conversation he and... Read More.

Pine Bluff native Torii Hunter nominated for the 2021 MLB Hall of Fame

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

Pine Bluff native Torii Hunter has been nominated for the 2021 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Hunter’s career began at Pine Bluff High School before being selected by the Minnesota Twins as the 20th overall pick in the 1993 MLB draft. Hunter made his debut... Read More.

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Pine Bluff mother spotlighted by UALR as first in her family to graduate college

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

Courtesy - University of Arkansas at Little Rock: Erin Clement, a senior interdisciplinary studies major on the Chancellor’s List from Pine Bluff, is studying sociology, psychology, and criminal justice all in preparation for her future career. She was raised by a strong single mother who... Read More.

Holidays: COVID, social isolation and families

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

By: U of A System Division of Agriculture For many older Americans, loneliness and isolation were already a problem. The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns often increased that sense of isolation, especially at holiday time, when visits by family would be most welcome. This year,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services offers Thanksgiving turkey frying tips

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

Unfortunately, Thanksgiving is a time of year when serious fires can occur. Thanksgiving Day tops the charts as one of the peak days for home cooking fires. Cooking is the leading cause of fires and fire related injuries across the country. Deep fryer fires result in... Read More.

Ibotta customers can get a free Thanksgiving meal by shopping at Walmart

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

TULSA, Okla. — Through partnerships with other companies, Walmart is launching the Free Thanksgiving Dinner program in an effort to feed millions of American families this Thanksgiving. The exclusive promotion is between Walmart and leading mobile rewards platform Ibotta, Campbell's, Butterball,... Read More.

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JCSO applies for grant to assist with equipment purchases and drug investigator

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Tuesday that his agency has applied for a grant to purchase equipment and to pay for an investigator to deal with drug overdose incidents. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Woods said: He said the same... Read More.

White Hall students moving to virtual instruction due to COVID quarantine numbers

Tuesday, November 17 by Staff

White Hall Superintendent Doug Dorris released a letter Tuesday stating that the district has had an increase in quarantined students that will require 7th grade at White Hall Middle School and the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades at Hardin Elementary to use virtual instruction... Read More.

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