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Woodlawn Baseball and Softball Teams Earn State and Conference Honors in 2026 Season

Wednesday, June 3 by Haleigh Reichen

Woodlawn's baseball and softball teams collected a number of postseason accolades following the 2026 season, with players earning recognition at both the state and conference levels. Leading the honors for the Bears were junior catcher Parker Arnold, junior third baseman Hollis Holderfield and junior shortstop/pitcher... Read More.

Cleveland County Residents Raise Concerns Over Proposed Poultry Farm Near Highway 63

Wednesday, June 3 by Haleigh Reichen

Questions surrounding a proposed poultry farm near Highway 63 prompted discussion during Monday night's Cleveland County Quorum Court meeting, where county officials said oversight of such operations largely rests with state agencies rather than local government. The proposed development would be located across from M.L.... Read More.

School of Business and Management Celebrates Class of 2026

Wednesday, June 3 by Haleigh Reichen

The School of Business and Management (SBM) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recognized the achievements of its graduating Class of 2026 during its annual Graduates Banquet in May at the STEM Conference Center. The event, coordinated by Cynthia Sims, SBM project/program... Read More.

Central Moloney Moves Headquarters to North Little Rock While Expanding Pine Bluff Manufacturing

Tuesday, June 2 by Haleigh Reichen

Central Moloney announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from Pine Bluff to North Little Rock while maintaining its manufacturing operations and workforce investments in Jefferson County. During a recent radio interview, Central Moloney's Chris Hart said the company has signed a multi-year lease for... Read More.

Loni Harshaw, UAPB Alumna, Named 2026 Arkansans for the Arts Teacher of the Year

Tuesday, June 2 by Haleigh Reichen

Loni Harshaw, an art teacher at Little Rock Southwest High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been named the 2026 Arkansans for the Arts Teacher of the Year. She is a 2009 graduate in art education from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Harshaw... Read More.

Arkansas Girls State Counselors Raise Concerns Over Leadership and Staff Resignations

Monday, June 1 by Haleigh Reichen

A majority of counselors from the 2026 Arkansas Girls State session are raising concerns about the program’s leadership following what they describe as a mass resignation of staff. In a statement released Sunday, 74 of 78 counselors said they are “alarmed” by the actions of... Read More.

Bruce Westerman to Host Hot Springs Hearing on Outdoors Act and Infrastructure Funding

Monday, June 1 by Haleigh Reichen

U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman said he will host a field hearing in Hot Springs during the second week in June to collect testimony for the Great American Outdoors Act, a bipartisan bill passed in 2020 to shore up funding for the massive backlog of... Read More.

Saracen Hotel Nearing Public Opening as Final Preparations Continue

Monday, June 1 by Haleigh Reichen

The long-awaited hotel expansion at the Saracen Casino Resort is nearing completion, with resort officials indicating that guest room reservations could begin within days. During a recent interview, Saracen Chief Market Officer Carlton Saffa said management staff have already begun occupying rooms as part of... Read More.

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Highway in Grant County Two Suffer Minor Injuries

Monday, June 1 by Haleigh Reichen

A loss of engine power forced the pilot of a small aircraft to attempt an emergency landing along U.S. Highway 270 in Grant County on Sunday afternoon, resulting in a crash that left two men with minor injuries. The aircraft came down near Hurricane Creek,... Read More.

UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources Presents Academic Award

Saturday, May 30 by Haleigh Reichen

Ten students from the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources (CFANR) at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) were recently recognized for their academic accomplishments during the 2025-2026 academic year. Recipients of the outstanding student awards are nominated and selected by faculty based... Read More.

Black Rodeo Takeover Returns to Pine Bluff with Competitions Music and Family Fun

Friday, May 29 by Haleigh Reichen

Cowboys and cowgirls from across the country are expected to make their way to Pine Bluff this weekend as the Black Rodeo Takeover returns for its fourth year at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, and organizers say... Read More.

Free Fishing Weekend Returns to Arkansas June 12 to 14 with Statewide Events

Friday, May 29 by Haleigh Reichen

Arkansans will be able to fish without a license next month as the state’s annual Free Fishing Weekend returns June 12-14. The event was officially recognized during Thursday’s Arkansas Game and Fish Commission meeting through a proclamation from Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declaring the three-day... Read More.

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