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Zebras’ Curtis Standoak Signs With Cornell College

Wednesday, April 7 by Laron Marbley

Zebras' Curtis Standoak Signs With Cornell College Family and friends surrounded Pine Bluff High School linebacker and fullback Curtis Standoak Jr., as he signed his national letter of intent to play NCAA DIII football at Cornell College in Iowa for the fall. The 5'10 220 Sr... Read More.

Governor: No to mandated vaccine passports

Wednesday, April 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said he opposes government-mandated coronavirus “vaccine passports” to access services, but he also said private businesses should have the right to require vaccinations. The governor echoed other Republicans’ opposition to state-required proof of vaccination.... Read More.

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Jefferson County human resource committee denies Sheriff on hiring for jail staff

Tuesday, April 6 by Greg

By Ray King An effort by Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. to amend the county’s hiring freeze ordinance by adding positions he described in a letter to County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court as either critical to the effective operations... Read More.

Ivory out as UAPB Hoops coach

Tuesday, April 6 by Greg

George Ivory, the dean of Southwestern Athletic Conference basketball coaches and a SWAC Hall of Famer, has resigned as head men’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff after 13 seasons. This past season the Golden Lions finished with a 4-21... Read More.

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Legislature overrides veto of gender conforming treatments

Tuesday, April 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday made the state the first to ban gender confirming treatments and surgery for transgender youth, enacting the prohibition over the governor’s objections. The Republican-controlled House and Senate voted to override GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s veto of the... Read More.

Council Member responds to vote on police bonuses

Tuesday, April 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King On Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council voted 6-2 to approve a $3,000 bonus to police officers who remained on the force until the end of the year as a way to encourage retention of the officers. One of those who voted... Read More.

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Jefferson County Courthouse under renovation along with the developments of new infrastructure

Tuesday, April 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Jefferson County is undergoing many projects across the county creating a growth spurt that hasn't been seen in over 25 years. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson stated that in his third year as a judge his main focus is the buildings and... Read More.

3k Bonus for PBPD officers that stay thru 2021

Monday, April 5 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a proposal that would pay police officers who stay to the end of the year a $3,000 bonus as an incentive to remain with the force. Sponsored by Council Member and Former Pine Bluff Police... Read More.

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UAMS opens new breast cancer center

Monday, April 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A spacious new center offering comprehensive breast imaging services opened Monday in the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The Breast Center is located on the third floor of the Cancer Institute and offers... Read More.

Truck overturned load near Saracen Casino Resort

Monday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Monday morning, a truck hauling logs overturned in the roundabout near the Saracen Casino Resort. There were no injures reported and there is no further information available at this time.

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Governor vetoes ban on transgender treatments

Monday, April 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday vetoed legislation that would have made his state the first to ban gender confirming treatments or surgery for transgender youth. The Republican governor rejected legislation that would have prohibited doctors from providing gender confirming... Read More.

UAPB Athletics partnered with Academy Sports + Outdoors

Monday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletics department partnered with Academy Sports + Outdoors Thursday, April 1, to give Pine Bluff Northern Baseball Cal Ripken and Junior Babe Ruth baseball league a $2,000 shopping spree for new gear for their baseball... Read More.

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