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Jefferson County Sheriffs Office To Host Free Youth Baseball Hitting Clinic This Weekend

Tuesday, January 13 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will host a free two-day youth baseball hitting clinic this weekend in Pine Bluff as part of an effort to promote youth engagement and community involvement. Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. announced the clinic will be held Jan. 17–18 at 3811... Read More.

Defensive Effort leads Golden Lions Past Texas Southern 74-66

Monday, January 12 by Laron Marbley

Defensive Effort leads Golden Lions Past Texas Southern 74-66 uapblionsroar.com HOUSTON, Texas – The UAPB men's basketball team put together a dominant defensive performance, limiting Texas Southern to just 14.3 percent shooting from three-point range (2-for-14) on the way to a 74–66 road victory over the Tigers on Saturday. The Golden Lions (6–10,... Read More.

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Lady Lions Struggle on the Road Falling to TSU 80-57

Monday, January 12 by Laron Marbley

Lady Lions Struggle on the Road Falling to TSU 80-57 Houston, TX — The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Lady Lions endured a tough afternoon at Texas Southern on Saturday, falling 80–57 in Southwestern Athletic Conference women’s basketball action. The Lady Lions (4–10, 1–3 SWAC) struggled to find offensive... Read More.

Taylor & Pelly Combine For 34 Points to Lift Lady Lions Over Prairie View for First SWAC Win

Friday, January 9 by Laron Marbley

Taylor & Pelly Combine For 34 Points to Lift Lady Lions Over Prairie View for First SWAC Win uapblionsroar.com PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's basketball team earned its first SWAC win of the season in gritty fashion Thursday night, defeating... Read More.

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Social House Vodka & The Gold Standard Launch Campaign Supporting UAPB Student-Athletes

Wednesday, January 7 by Laron Marbley

Social House Vodka & The Gold Standard Launch Campaign Supporting UAPB Student-Athletes uapblionsroar.com Social House Vodka today announced a new partnership with The Gold Standard, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and official charitable partner of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), to launch 1873 Gold... Read More.

Hot Shooting, Balanced Attack Lift Golden Lions Past Alabama State, 90–79

Wednesday, January 7 by Laron Marbley

Hot Shooting, Balanced Attack Lift Golden Lions Past Alabama State, 90–79 uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, AR. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team connected on 52.6 percent of its three-point attempts and used a balanced scoring effort to earn a 90-79 Southwestern Athletic Conference... Read More.

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Golden Lions Dominate Second Half, Defeat Alabama A&M at Home 95-83

Monday, January 5 by Laron Marbley

Golden Lions Dominate Second Half, Defeat Alabama A&M at Home 95-83 uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team used a dominant second half to pull away from Alabama A&M, earning a 95-83 victory Saturday afternoon at the H.O. Clemmons... Read More.

UAPB Women Hoops: Fall to Alabama A&M at Home 72-49

Monday, January 5 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Women Hoops: Fall to Alabama A&M at Home 72-49 uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The UAPB Lady Lions showed fight and growth in Saturday's SWAC home contest, putting together their best push late and finishing the night with energy and purpose, despite a 72-49 final. UAPB stayed... Read More.

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Rison’s Noah Matheson Continues to Impress Heading Into Upcoming Season

Wednesday, December 24 by Laron Marbley

Rison's Noah Matheson Continues to Impress Heading Into Upcoming Season Pine Bluff, AR-- Rising junior baseball standout Noah Matheson has been recognized as one of the premier young baseball talents in Arkansas, earning a spot among Perfect Game’s top-ranked players for the Class of 2027. Perfect... Read More.

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected for First Time in Grant and Sevier Counties Arkansas

Saturday, December 20 by Luke Matheson

Wildlife officials have confirmed the first known cases of chronic wasting disease in Grant County after two white-tailed deer harvested by hunters tested positive, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. AGFC officials said the two deer from Grant County were identified through routine... Read More.

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Lady Lions Fall to #9 TCU; Final 2025 Home Game Cancelled

Friday, December 19 by Laron Marbley

Lady Lions Fall to #9 TCU; Final 2025 Home Game Cancelled Photo: APNews.com Fort Worth, Texas — The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Lady Lions battled hard on the road Tuesday night but ultimately fell to the No. 9-ranked TCU Horned Frogs, 109-54, in nonconference women’s basketball action at Schollmaier... Read More.

Golden Lions Dominate in 2025 Finale

Friday, December 19 by Laron Marbley

Golden Lions Dominate in 2025 Finale Photo: uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, Ark. — In what was scheduled as the final game of the 2025 calendar year, the UAPB Golden Lions put on a commanding performance Wednesday afternoon, decimating Champion Christian College 138-73 at H.O. Clemmons Arena. The Golden... Read More.

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