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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.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Committee to Review Budget Transfers, Legal Funding and Road Department Changes

Monday, April 6 by Luke Matheson

Members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court Committee will meet Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson County Courthouse to consider several appropriation ordinances involving budget adjustments, legal expenses and road department staffing. According to the agenda, the meeting will include reports... Read More.

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Police Investigating Shooting During Easter Event in Stuttgart

Sunday, April 5 by Luke Matheson

Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening during the Easter in the Gart event, according to the Stuttgart Police Department. Police said dispatch began receiving calls around 7:21 p.m. reporting gunshots in the area behind Holman School. Officers responded immediately and learned that... Read More.

Four Alleged ‘Hop Out Gang’ Members Arrested Following Pine Bluff Shooting Investigation

Sunday, April 5 by Luke Matheson

Four individuals identified by authorities as members of a local gang have been arrested following a late-night shooting incident and subsequent investigation by the Pine Bluff Police Department. According to police, officers responded around 12:33 a.m. on March 29 to a disturbance call in the... Read More.

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Monticello A&P approves more money for upcoming rodeo

Friday, April 3 by Ray King

The Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission at it's most recent meeting agreed to provide funds for a rodeo at Monticello. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, that rodeo is scheduled for Sept. 18 and 19. A previous rodeo drew crowds of more than 500 people per... 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.

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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.

Kim Hammer Wins GOP Runoff for Arkansas Secretary of State Pledges Focus on Election Integrity

Thursday, April 2 by Luke Matheson

Sen. Kim Hammer won the Republican primary runoff for Secretary of State on Tuesday, defeating Bryan Norris, and will face Democratic nominee Kelly Grappe in the November general election. Hammer told Deltaplex News following his victory that he is already campaigning ahead of the general... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Teens Held on $750,000 Bond’s for Capital Murder Charges

Thursday, April 2 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff teenagers who were at the center of a series of shootings in the early morning hours Sunday will have to post $750,000 bonds to be released from the adult detention center following a court hearing Wednesday. Pine Bluff District Judge... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police To Seek Federal Charges on Wednesday Night Double Homicide Suspect

Thursday, April 2 by Luke Matheson

Two men were killed in a shooting Wednesday night near the intersection of 14th Avenue and Apple Street, according to the Pine Bluff Police Department. Officers responded just after 8 p.m. to reports of a traffic accident with injuries. While en route, dispatchers advised that... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Charged After Infant Injured in Domestic Dispute

Thursday, April 2 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of injuring an infant during an argument with his wife. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge James Jordan III, 21,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Charged With Terroristic Threatening After Allegedly Threatening to Shoot Up House

Thursday, April 2 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening to shoot up a house where the mother of his child was visiting. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

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