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UAPB Announces Homecoming 2024 Official Schedule of Events

Wednesday, October 9 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host its annual homecoming celebration from October 20 to 26, 2024. This year’s theme is “Fearless. Focused. Fired Up!” The official UAPB 2024 Homecoming celebration includes student, alumni, and community events. “Welcome to Homecoming 2024! We’re... Read More.

Mental Health Wellness program scheduled for Oct. 12 in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, October 8 by Luke Matheson

The D’Andre Seals Suicide Prevention Outreach Project in collaboration with the Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare System will host a Resources for Mental Health Wellness program on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1-3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church located at 717 West 32nd Avenue in... Read More.

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Join the Movement to Beautify Arkansas This Fall

Tuesday, October 8 by Greg

The 2024 Keep Arkansas Beautiful fall campaign is reaching out to residents in hopes of encouraging a number of cleanup events across the state before the program ends Oct. 31. McKenzie McMath-Coronel is the Executive Director of Keep Arkansas Beautiful and hopes every Arkansan lends... Read More.

PB City Council approves multiple taskforces amid debate

Tuesday, October 8 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King Resolutions naming members of the Tiny House and Container House Taskforce and the Event Review Taskforce were approved by the Pine Bluff City Council Monday but not without some dissent. As he has for weeks, Council Member Steven Mays opposed the tiny house... Read More.

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Lawsuit claims Agee does not live in JP District he represents

Tuesday, October 8 by Ray King

A lawsuit contending that District 8 Justice of the Peace Roy Agee does not live in his district has been filed by Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr., who has faced the same claims about his residence. The six-page lawsuit, along with multiple exhibits... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court passes one road repair ordinance while a second ordinance fails to pass

Monday, October 7 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court passed appropriations to release money for county road repairs following several instances of debate between Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin, Jr. and Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll on Monday night. In total,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Advances Housing Project and Approves Key Ordinances

Monday, October 7 by Greg

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday voted to suspend the rules and read an ordinance three times to rezone a portion of the city near the Pines Mall where new single family homes are planned. The property is in... Read More.

Silver Alert issued for Little Rock man

Monday, October 7 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing Little Rock man. Charles Weldon Holmes has been missing since 8:45 a.m. Tuesday morning. More information is shared below: Age and/or DOB:1/4/1944 Missing Date: 10/7/2024 Missing Time: 8:45 am Missing from City:LITTLE ROCK Missing from County:Pulaski Sex: Male Race: Black Height:... Read More.

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Jefferson County drug and alcohol rehabilitation program sees great success in rehabilitating addicts

Monday, October 7 by Luke Matheson

Drug and alcohol addiction is a crisis that has plagued many areas of America, to include Jefferson County, and people are looking for ways to get help battling their addictions on a daily basis. For those seeking help in Jefferson County and surrounding areas... Read More.

IRS reminds taxpayers of Oct. 15 tax-filing extension deadline; combat zones, disaster areas, Israel have more time

Monday, October 7 by Alex Bivens

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties. Convenient electronic filing options, including Read More.

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Pine Bluff man being charged with Capital Murder held without bond

Monday, October 7 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man who was arrested Saturday night and accused of shooting another man to death made his first court appearance in Pine Bluff District Court Monday. John Carter, 44, was accused of shooting 29-year-old Otis Daniels twice in the back as... Read More.

UAPB Helps High Schoolers Cook Homegrown Vegetables in Garden-to-Table Event

Monday, October 7 by Alex Bivens

Students at Pine Bluff High School recently had the chance to harvest and cook produce from their school garden. After they finished preparing collard greens and sweet potato pies, they were able to partake in the fruits of their labor. During the garden-to-table event, participating... Read More.

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