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UAPB ranked 33rd best HBCU in America

Wednesday, May 6 by Greg

CollegeCensus.com has ranked the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as the 33rd best HBCU in the country out of 50 colleges in the ranking. The website says that their ranking has a “broader purpose than finding the HBCUs most praised by published rankings and... Read More.

Arkansas universities plan for classes on campus in the fall

Wednesday, May 6 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Officials at universities in Arkansas have announced plans to reopen campuses in the fall for in-class instruction after schools were closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. University of Arkansas System trustees approved a resolution Monday directing officials... Read More.

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Armechi Dontae Morgan 48, Pine Bluff

Wednesday, May 6 by Greg

Armechi Dontae Morgan 48, of Pine Bluff passed away April 26, 2020. He was born February 9, 1972 to the late Rev. Earl Morgan and Rosetta Word Morgan. Survivors include his daughter; Trinity Jordan of Little Rock, Arkansas. His siblings; Anthony Kentle, Cartilyou Morgan, Makeiko... Read More.

UAMS Radiation Oncologist awarded $1.86 million grant for cancer research

Wednesday, May 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A five-year grant of more than $1.86 million from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will fund research aimed at reducing long-term neurological damage caused by a common cancer treatment regimen. Fen Xia, M.D.,... Read More.

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Buffalo National River to reopen for day use May 15

Wednesday, May 6 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Buffalo National River is reopening for some uses next week after the national park was closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The National Park Service on Tuesday announced that the park will begin to reopen May 15 for recreational... Read More.

Judge Gerald Robinson discusses furlough ordinance

Wednesday, May 6 by Ray King

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday approved an ordinance mandating a 30 percent workforce reduction which will be accomplished through furloughs for many of the county’s departments. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday, County Judge Gerald Robinson said he didn’t... Read More.

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Jefferson County records it’s 19th Coronavirus death

Wednesday, May 6 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 19th Coronavirus death after a patient at Jefferson Regional succumbed to the virus Wednesday morning. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the deaths to DeltaplexNews.com, noting that the victim was an African American female in her 60’s. Jefferson county recorded 18... Read More.

County adopts furlough ordinance with modifications

Tuesday, May 5 by Ray King

By Ray King After more than an hour of discussion Tuesday night, the Jefferson County Quorum Court approved a furlough program for employees as a way to save money because of declining revenues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the intent of the original ordinance was... Read More.

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Arkansas prison allows some COVID-positive staff to work

Tuesday, May 5 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas prison staff who test positive for the coronavirus have been allowed to work at a facility where at least 876 inmates have the virus, a correction official said Tuesday. Arkansas Division of Correction Director Dexter Payne said the agency... Read More.

Steven Bloomberg: “Root cause” of violence in Pine Bluff must be found and addressed

Tuesday, May 5 by Ray King

By Ray King Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins Tuesday morning, Dr. Steven Bloomberg, the President of Southeast Arkansas College was asked about the homicides in Pine Bluff and specifically about the fact that there had been six... Read More.

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Steven Bloomberg: Colleges face “multiple challenges” with online instruction

Tuesday, May 5 by Ray King

By Ray King As colleges and universities across the country plan for the upcoming fall semester, the President of Southeast Arkansas College, Dr. Steven Bloomberg said while some are looking at classes only on-line, there are others who plan to offer on-campus instruction. Appearing on the... Read More.

Asa Hutchinson lifts restrictions against out of state travelers

Tuesday, May 5 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has lifted the restriction that prohibited out-of-state travelers from coming to the state for recreational purposes. At his daily press conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor said people who come from known hot spots, New York, New Jersey... Read More.

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