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PBPD searching for 30-year-old Isiah Walls for kidnapping & battery

Tuesday, March 12 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: According to the Pine Bluff Police Department Xander has been located safe and sound. Isiah dropped Xander off to a family member and fled again, according to a press release. Detectives are still looking for Isiah Walls. He is driving the 2011 white Cadillac SRX with... Read More.

Chris Pitts, Son of Memphis, to perform at Catfish Friday Blues & Soul Night, March 22

Tuesday, March 12 by Alex Bivens

Chris Pitts will be featured at the Catfish Friday Blues & Soul Night monthly series on March 22, 2024. The event will take place at the UAPB Business Incubator at 615 S. Main Street in downtown Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Doors open at 6 PM,... Read More.

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Attorney General Griffin recommends state’s gun laws stay the same

Tuesday, March 12 by Rick Walker

During a legislative meeting yesterday focused on Arkansas' gun laws, recommendations from the state's Attorney General were introduced. The initial recommendation from Tim Griffin was that people with licenses should be able to carry in a school zone but not a school building. This... Read More.

Keep Arkansas Beautiful kicks off in advance of Solar Eclipse

Tuesday, March 12 by Rick Walker

The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission is kicking off the 2024 Keep America Beautiful's "Great American Cleanup in Arkansas". The clean-up allows Arkansans to help with beautification and cleanup efforts statewide. Those interested can host a cleanup or sign up to volunteer. Shea Lewis, the Secretary of... Read More.

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$100k bond was set for a Pine Bluff man on drug and firearms charges

Tuesday, March 12 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and firearms related charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kelsey Green, 34, with two counts of theft by... Read More.

Harris joins Sunrise Deltaplex to discuss yard mowing tips

Tuesday, March 12 by Rick Walker

Jefferson County Extension's Kevin Harris was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex with Rick Walker. They spoke about keeping a clean yard and how to handle lawn clippings and other materials when mowing. Rick asked Harris if we have problems with that here in our... Read More.

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UAPB Vesper Choir Embarks on 2024 Spring Tour Culminating in Metropolitan Washington D.C. Area

Tuesday, March 12 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is thrilled to announce the upcoming 2024 Spring Tour of its internationally acclaimed Vesper Choir. Under the expert direction of Mr. Jerron A. Liddell, the choir will captivate audiences in Nashville, TN, Charlotte, NC, and the... Read More.

BALLOT INTEGRITY ALERT: Attorney General Griffin Explains Rules Governing Signature Collection for Ballot Initiatives

Monday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

With signatures being collected on several ballot initiatives ahead of the 2024 general election, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement and guidance on rules that govern the collection of signatures: “It is vitally important that laws governing each part of the ballot initiative... Read More.

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Movie critic Ryan Jay talks about last night’s Oscars with Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex

Monday, March 11 by Rick Walker

Rick Walker chatted with renowned movie critic Ryan Jay on Sunrise Deltaplex Monday morning for instant reaction to Sunday's night's Academy Awards. Rick asked him his reaction to starting the show one hour earlier Rick said he thought this was the first year in a... Read More.

Cain Nattin excited about change in Sheridan’s census numbers

Monday, March 11 by Rick Walker

Sheridan Mayor Cain Nattin joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex for his monthly appearance and talked about a wide range of topics. One of the things he was asked about was the census numbers being upgraded to show the city now has a population... Read More.

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A $5k bond was set for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly fired a shot inside a house Saturday night

Monday, March 11 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly fired a shot inside a house Saturday night. Jefferson Count District judges Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Wyking Davis, 27, with aggravated... Read More.

UAPB Students Network with Industry Professionals at National Retail Federation Conference in New York City

Monday, March 11 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — Seven University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) students majoring in merchandising, textiles and design (MTD) recently attended the National Retail Federation (NRF) Student Program in New York City, Dr. Jane Opiri, assistant professor and MTD program coordinator in UAPB’s... Read More.

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