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UAPB’s Tim Campbell Named 2026 Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 Honoree

Monday, April 6 by Haleigh Reichen

Tim Campbell, executive director of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute, has been named as one of the 2026 Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 honorees. “Congratulations to Tim Campbell on being named to Arkansas Business’ 40 Under 40,” a... Read More.

UAM Student Wins 1st Place at the 2025 Microsoft Office State Championship

Friday, April 3 by Haleigh Reichen

Ava Moyers has been named the Arkansas state champion in Microsoft Excel (Office 2019) in the fall qualifiers of the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) State Championship, presented annually by Certiport. Moyers, of Monticello, Arkansas, is a junior business student at the University of... Read More.

UAM Trap Shooting Wins Female Division in Magnolia

Friday, April 3 by Haleigh Reichen

In her first season on the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Trap Shooting team, Sarah Forrest is already making her mark. On March 15, Forrest, a sophomore K-6 elementary education major at UAM, won the top prize in the female division at the... Read More.

UAPB Research Highlights the Role of Family Support in Leadership Development for Minority Women

Friday, April 3 by Haleigh Reichen

Research by a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) faculty member is contributing to national conversations on leadership development by examining how family support shapes the leadership journeys of minority women. Dr. Yunru Shen, instructor in the Merchandising, Textiles and Design Program within the... Read More.

Arkansas Voters to Decide on Issue 3 Expanding Local Economic Development Tools

Wednesday, April 1 by Haleigh Reichen

Arkansas voters will decide this November on Issue 3 - a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at expanding economic development tools for communities across the state. The measure would allow lawmakers to create economic development programs, including local “economic development districts,” where cities and counties could... Read More.

Dr. Stephon Fitzpatrick Shares Agricultural Journey Leadership with UAPB MANNRS Students

Tuesday, March 31 by Haleigh Reichen

Students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Stephon Fitzpatrick, executive director of Together We Grow, who shared his personal and professional journey in agriculture during a presentation with members of MANNRS. During the presentation,... Read More.

Bryan Norris Discusses Secretary of State Campaign and Importance of Voting

Monday, March 30 by Haleigh Reichen

On Tuesday, voters will go to the polls to decide between Bryan Norris and Kim Hammer, who are candidates for Secretary of State on the Republican Party ticket. Norris was a guest on the River Country Morning Show where he talked about his campaign and... Read More.

Saracen Casino Market Manager Carlton Saffa Shares Hotel Completion Updates on Oldies 1013

Friday, March 27 by Haleigh Reichen

Saracen Casino and soon to be resort Market Manager Carlton Saffa appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Friday and talked about how close to completion the hotel is. While Saffa said a lot of things are done, there is one thing that is not.

UAPB’s Ta’Yanna Dandridge Selected as National Sara’s Wish Foundation Fellow

Monday, March 23 by Haleigh Reichen

Ta’Yanna “Tee” Dandridge, senior research/program assistant in the Office of International Programs and Studies at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has been selected as the 2026 Sara’s Wish Foundation Fellow by The Forum on Education Abroad. The fellowship is awarded annually to... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District Addresses State Audit and Financial Security Concerns

Thursday, March 19 by Haleigh Reichen

At its regular monthly board meeting Monday, the Pine Bluff School District heard a report about the financial audit conducted by the state and Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree talked about that when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Morning Show host Greg Horne... Read More.

Jason Duren Discusses United Way Fund Application Process on Oldies 1013

Wednesday, March 18 by Haleigh Reichen

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Executive Director Jason Duren talked about the application process for receiving funds. Duren went on to say this. Morning Show host Greg Horne said Duren is always raising money and always trying to figure out... Read More.

Pine Bluff Superintendent Updates on New High School Construction and Board Developments

Wednesday, March 18 by Haleigh Reichen

Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree said Tuesday that construction on the new high school is getting closer to completion. Barbaree also discussed the football stadium and the status of the head coach. The district’s board met Monday and Barbaree was asked if there... Read More.

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