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SeArk College holds ribbon cutting for ‘The Reef’ student housing

Friday, February 9 by Alex Bivens

By: Luke Matheson A ribbon cutting was held for ‘The Reef’ student-athlete housing center for SeArk College on Friday morning. SeArk College President Dr. Steven Bloomberg said that the project came about quickly for the college. Bloomberg said that ‘The Reef’ will be at capacity once the... Read More.

Location for UAPB Rural Life Conference changed

Friday, February 9 by Ray King

The 65th Annual Rural Life Conference is set for Friday, March 15, at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Complex, 1204 L.A. “Prexy” Davis Drive. A previous press release stated the conference would be held at... Read More.

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Nominations are being accepted through the end of the month for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame

Friday, February 9 by Greg

Nominations are being accepted through the end of the month for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. Now in its eighth year, the program celebrates Arkansas' unique culinary heritage. Famed Arkansas broadcaster and columnist Rex Nelson is one of the founders of the Arkansas... Read More.

Report on state audit of Governor’s lectern expected by end of March

Friday, February 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas auditors are nearly done looking into the purchase of a $19,000 lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and expect to issue a report on it by the end of March, a state official told lawmakers on Thursday. Legislative Auditor Roger... Read More.

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Governor selects new corrections secretary

Friday, February 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday nominated a new corrections secretary after her first pick for the job was fired by a state panel amid a feud over who runs the state prison system. Sanders nominated Lindsay Wallace, who has... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police are asking for assistance in locating Cherrell Kimble

Friday, February 9 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Office is asking for assistance locating 32-year-old Cherrell Kimble. Kimble is wanted for several felony offenses stemming from an incident at 2500 S. Cherry on February 7, 2024. These felony offenses include Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer,... Read More.

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New Architectural Firm put in charge of PB Convention Hotel project

Thursday, February 8 by Greg

By: Luke Matheson The Convention Center and Hotel Public Facilities Board met Thursday afternoon in a meeting that was originally scheduled to approve an architectural firm to move forward with the Marriott Hotel project at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, however, changes are being made... Read More.

Current City Clerk Janice Roberts explains her duties

Thursday, February 8 by Alex Bivens

Current Pine Bluff City Clerk Janice Roberts is completing her first term in office and is seeking reelection. Roberts, who formerly served on the city council, said she has over 30 years of experience in federal, state and local government experience and on Thursday, was... Read More.

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Scholarships Available for Arkansas Students

Thursday, February 8 by Alex Bivens

Little Rock, Ark. (Feb. 7, 2023) – Scholarships are now available for eligible Arkansas students through Arkansas Community Foundation. The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Each scholarship has... Read More.

UAMS Black Expo set Feb. 24

Thursday, February 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The 20th annual UAMS Midsouth Black Expo will celebrate Black History Month with a free event that offers health education and screenings and promotes local Black-owned businesses. The expo — themed “Celebrating 20 Years of Black Health, Black Wealth, and Black Culture... Read More.

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A $5k cash only bond set for a Pine Bluff man attempting to steal a vehicle

Thursday, February 8 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 cash only bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of attempting to steal a vehicle belonging to a funeral home. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Eric... Read More.

Mayor Shirley Washington and GFPB’s Ryan Watley announced the Walton Family Foundation awarded a $1 million grant to Pine Bluff

Thursday, February 8 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington announced on Wednesday that the Walton Family Foundation has committed to helping Pine Bluff for five years. The foundation recently awarded a $1 million grant to the city to help with the costs of the 6th Avenue and Main Street... Read More.

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