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Razorback Nation mourns the loss of long time Athletic Trainer

Wednesday, February 14 by Rick Walker

Long time Athletic Trainer Dean Weber, who worked with U Of A athletes from 1973 to 2008 before becoming the Director of Equipment Services until 2014 has passed at the age of 78. He also served as the Assistant Director of the Razorback Foundation... Read More.

Court of Appeals rejects Nixon appeal of murder conviction

Wednesday, February 14 by Ray King

By Ray King An Arkansas prison inmate currently serving a 40-yer sentence for murder and other offenses has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that prosecutors failed to prove their case. Specifically, Derrick Nixon, 36, contended that there was not enough evidence to disprove... Read More.

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PBSD Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree accepts three-year contract

Wednesday, February 14 by Alex Bivens

At a special meeting of the Pine Bluff School Board Monday, Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree accepted a three-year contract to continue to lead the district. On Tuesday, Barbaree talked with Rick Walker and shared her feelings about taking the job permanently. Walker told Barbaree that he felt... Read More.

PB Mayoral candidate Charles Washington explained some of the programs he would put into place if elected

Wednesday, February 14 by Alex Bivens

Charles Washington, one of six candidates running for Mayor of Pine Bluff was asked Tuesday was asked to explain some of the programs he would put in place if he was elected to the position. Washington appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Morning Show host... Read More.

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UAPB Project Teaches Youth to Grow Fruits, Vegetables, Fish Indoors with Aquaponics

Wednesday, February 14 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is working to combat food insecurity and food deserts in Pine Bluff and Fayetteville, Arkansas through cooperation with local preK-12 schools, Dr. Karleah Harris, assistant professor for UAPB’s Department of Human Sciences, said. Specifically, the project focuses... Read More.

Randy Green who is challenging Williams for District 6 seat explains why people should vote for him in March

Wednesday, February 14 by Alex Bivens

Six members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court have opponents in the March Democratic primary while two others, who are Republicans, will face Democrats in the fall. One of those six is political newcomer Randy Green, who is challenging District 6 incumbent Margarette Williams, who... Read More.

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County Grievance Committee says jail employee wrongfully fired

Tuesday, February 13 by Ray King

A 16-year employee of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office who was fired appealed her firing and the County’s Grievance Committee ruled that her firing was not justified. Glenda Wright, who worked in the jail’s kitchen was accused of multiple violations but according to the committee’s... Read More.