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Special Update From Sheridan Mayor Cain Nattin About 4th of July Parade

Friday, July 3 by Haleigh Reichen

IMPORTANT UPDATE: SHERIDAN'S INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE After closely monitoring the latest weather forecasts and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our participants, volunteers, and attendees, we have made the difficult decision to modify Saturday's parade due to the expected heat. Independence Day... Read More.

Magnolia Gears Up for Second “First Friday” Event to Boost Community and Local Business

Friday, July 3 by Haleigh Reichen

The Magnolia will host its second "First Friday" event on Friday, July 3rd, as organizers continue working to establish the venue as a destination for community gatherings, business networking and local commerce. Ryan Watley said the monthly event is designed to increase traffic to the... Read More.

UAPB Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading

Friday, July 3 by Haleigh Reichen

Graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) have earned A grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. • Bachelor... Read More.

Sheridan Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday And Invites Community to Participate in First Ever Independence Day Parade

Thursday, July 2 by Haleigh Reichen

America is hitting a major milestone this year as the young country turns 250! To celebrate the occasion, Sheridan will hold its first Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 4, at 10 a.m. Leading up to America’s 250th birthday, a series of events will take place... Read More.

UAPB Student Team Earns Second Place Overall and Best Presentation Award at National HBCU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Event

Thursday, July 2 by Haleigh Reichen

A student team from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) earned Second Place Overall and the Best Presentation Award at the 2026 HBCU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Event at the Westin Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. The annual event brought together more than 30... Read More.

Community Bingo Fundraiser Supports Future Kingsland Amphitheater on July 4

Wednesday, July 1 by Haleigh Reichen

Kickstart Kingsland will host a community bingo fundraiser Saturday, July 4, with proceeds supporting construction of the future Kingsland Amphitheater. The event begins at 5 p.m. at the former Kingsland School, 16650 U.S. 79, and marks the start of plans to hold bingo games every... Read More.

Ivan Whitfield Takes Office as Jefferson County Judge with Focus on Collaboration and Community Needs

Wednesday, July 1 by Haleigh Reichen

Ivan Whitfield officially began serving as Jefferson County judge Wednesday following the early retirement of former County Judge Gerald Robinson. On his first day in office, Whitfield said he is focused on bringing county officials together and creating a more collaborative approach to local government. His... Read More.

PBPD Announced Joint Partnership for Operation “Call Your Bluff”

Wednesday, July 1 by Haleigh Reichen

U.S. Marshals Service and the Arkansas State Police recently concluded two coordinated enforcement operations in Eastern Arkansas, including Pine Bluff, that resulted in the arrest of 47 people. Those arrests included 31 sex offenders charged with failing to comply with Arkansas sex offender registration requirements. Operation... Read More.

Dr Meer Akbar Ali Returns to Jefferson Regional GI Associates and Is Now Accepting Patients

Wednesday, July 1 by Haleigh Reichen

Jefferson Regional is proud to welcome back Dr. Meer Akbar Ali, who has rejoined the physician group and is now seeing patients at Jefferson Regional GI Associates. Dr. Ali received his medical degree at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences in Dehradun, India. He then completed... Read More.

Rison History Books on Sale to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

Wednesday, July 1 by Haleigh Reichen

The Cleveland County Historical Society is celebrating America's 250th birthday by discounting Volumes I and II of the Cleveland County Arkansas: Our History and Heritage, as a set for $62.50. Volume I was published in 2006 and the supply is limited and may only be... Read More.

UAPB Graduate Students Earn Top Honors at AR-BIC 2026 Conference

Wednesday, July 1 by Haleigh Reichen

Graduate students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) earned top honors at the Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium (AR-BIC) 11th Annual Conference, capturing first- and third-place awards in the graduate student poster competition held recently in Little Rock. Representing UAPB’s Department of Aquaculture and... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services offer tips for a safe 4th of July

Wednesday, July 1 by Alex Bivens

It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations – fireworks, a backyard barbecue, maybe a trip to the water. Whatever people have planned, Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services wants them to enjoy their holiday and has steps they can follow to be safe. FIREWORKS SAFETY:... Read More.

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