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UAPB grant program contest deadline shortly approaching

Students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) are using social media to win in the annual Home Depot Retool Your School grant program contest. The contest began on February 15th and lasts until Monday March 5th. UAPB won the contest back... Read More.

Former Ebony and Jet Magazine Owner will speak at UAPB’s Women’s History Month Event

Tuesday, March 2 by Laron Marbley

Former Ebony and Jet Magazine Owner will speak at UAPB’s Women’s History Month EventPine Bluff, AR (March 1, 2021) – Journalist, publisher, and former chairman/ CEO of Johnson Publishing Company, formerly the... Read More.

School Closings Due to inclement weather (Updated Wednesday at 2pm)

Tuesday, February 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

Current closings as of Wednesday, February 17th 2:00 pm. We will be updating as official word comes from districts:White Hall schools will be virtual thru Friday. Watson Chapel schools will be virtual thru Friday Rison schools will be virtual thru Friday. Sheridan schools... Read More.

Black History Month in Pine Bluff and what it means to residents

Friday, February 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyBlack History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and it is a time to recognize African Americans' central role in U.S. History. Historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association... Read More.

Black History Month in Pine Bluff and what it means to residents

Thursday, February 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyBlack History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and it is a time to recognize African Americans' central role in U.S. History. Historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association... Read More.

Jefferson County has received just over $1.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Wednesday, February 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County has received just over $1.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for damage homes in the county sustained during flooding on the Arkansas River in 2019. The following is one of... Read More.

Disagreement between the City of England and Emergency Ambulance Service Inc., (EASI) resolved

Wednesday, February 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A disagreement between the City of England and Emergency Ambulance Service Inc., (EASI) has been resolved and service to the city and surrounding area will continue. Wednesday morning, John Bishop, the CEO of EASI told Deltaplex News... Read More.

Black History in Pine Bluff and what it means to residents

Wednesday, February 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyBlack History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and it is a time to recognize African Americans' central role in U.S. History. Historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association... Read More.

JCSO partners with city, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated to “Klean” Pine Bluff up

Tuesday, February 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

Members of the Gamma Sigma Chapter and Pine Bluff Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated along with members of Kappa League, joined together Saturday to clean for a cause as part of the organization's new initiative--- Kappa Kleans. More than 20 members... Read More.

Black History in Pine Bluff and what it means to Residents

Tuesday, February 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyBlack History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and it is a time to recognize African Americans' central role in U.S. History. Historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association... Read More.

Walton Family Foundation to Give $2 Billion

Monday, February 8 by Staff

The Walton Family Foundation will be giving more than $2 billion to various social and environmental causes.The foundation says it will give to those who are protecting rivers and oceans, improving K-12 education and initiatives in Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta region.According to... Read More.

Black History Month in Pine Bluff and what it means to local residents

Monday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyBlack History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and it is a time to recognize African Americans' central role in U.S. History. Historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association... Read More.

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