Cleveland County, Rison and Kingsland see population drops

According to UALR’s Economic Development Institute, the population of Cleveland County is declining.The Cleveland County Herald reported that between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024, the county lost 0.03 percent of its population (19 PEOPLE)In a previous report, the county saw a 1.2... Read More.
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UAPB announces Smokie Norful as Commencement Speaker

PINE BLUFF, Ark.—The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) on Monday announced that Smokie Norful—renowned pastor, Grammy Award-winning recording artist, educator, and UAPB alumnus—will serve as speaker for its 171st commencement ceremony. It will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the... Read More.
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Court of Appeals upholds Payne conviction and sentence

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected the appeal of a Pine Bluff man sentenced to prison for abuse of a corpse.Derek Payne, 44, was originally charged with first-degree murder and abuse of  a corpse in the death of Christopher Jones in 2019.Following... Read More.

Arkansas Boosts EMS Services with New ARRIVES Act

The Arkansas Revenue Investment in Vital EMS Systems (ARRIVES) Act, recently signed into law by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, is designed to enhance ambulance services throughout the state.This legislation establishes a fund managed by the Department of Health to distribute resources to emergency medical... Read More.