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Rison Varsity Wildcats Defeats McGehee in Pitcher’s Duel

Thursday, April 16 by Laron Marbley

Rison Varsity Wildcats Defeats McGehee in Pitcher's Duel Rison, AR-Both teams were strong on the hill Tuesday, but the Rison Wildcats defeated McGehee 3-2. Noah Matheson got the starting nod for Rison and recorded 21 outs for the Wildcats. Matheson struck out 17 batters on the... Read More.

UAPB Men’s Golf: Golden Lions Capture Third SWAC Title in Four Years

Thursday, April 16 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Men's Golf: Golden Lions Capture Third SWAC Title in Four Years uapblionsroar.com Oxmoor Valley – Ridge Course, Birmingham, Ala. – The UAPB Golden Lions men's golf team are SWAC Champions once again — and for the third time in just four years, the Black and Gold stand... Read More.

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Sheridan’s Skylar Sterritt Sets State Record for Career Stolen Bases

Wednesday, April 15 by Luke Matheson

Sheridan senior Skylar Sterritt has made history on the softball field, breaking the Arkansas high school record for career stolen bases. The Arkansas Razorback softball commit recorded her 188th stolen base Tuesday night against Pine Bluff, surpassing the previous record of 187 set by Hannah... Read More.

White Hall Names Jason Mitchell Head Football Coach

Tuesday, April 14 by Luke Matheson

The White Hall School District has named a familiar face to lead its football program. Jason Mitchell has been selected as the next head football coach of the Bulldogs following approval by the school board Tuesday night. Mitchell previously served as interim head coach after the... Read More.

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Jordan Phillips Named Head Coach of Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets Basketball Team

Tuesday, April 14 by Luke Matheson

The Sheridan School District has promoted Jordan Phillips to head coach of the Lady Yellowjackets basketball program, with the school board approving the move during its regular meeting Monday night. Phillips replaces Andy Brakebill, who recently announced his resignation effective at the end of the... Read More.

Golden Lions Baseball Clinch Series on the Road at Prairie View

Monday, April 13 by Laron Marbley

Golden Lions Baseball Clinch Series on the Road at Prairie View Photo:uapblionsroar.com The UAPB Golden Lions baseball team delivered one of their most complete performances of the season this past weekend, securing a road series victory over the Prairie View A&M Panthers, scoring 43 runs throughout... Read More.

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Lee Hardman Sr., Erica Smith-Leak Inducted Into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame

Saturday, April 11 by Laron Marbley

Lee Hardman Sr., Erica Smith-Leak Inducted Into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, AR. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will be prominently represented on one of the state's grandest stages as two iconic figures in Golden Lion athletics, former head football coach... Read More.

Three England Students Charged in Postgame Brawl; Two Arrested, More Charges Possible

Friday, April 10 by Luke Matheson

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has filed charges against three England High School students in connection with a postgame brawl following a 2A state tournament basketball game. Authorities identified those charged as Aden Scribner, 19, Landon Woods, 18, and Charles Chaten, 18, all adult students... Read More.

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Lady Lions Sweep Doubleheader Over Mississippi Valley State in Dominant Fashion

Thursday, April 9 by Laron Marbley

Lady Lions Sweep Doubleheader Over Mississippi Valley State in Dominant Fashion uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Lady Lions made a statement on their home field Wednesday afternoon, sweeping Mississippi Valley State in a doubleheader with lopsided victories of 9-1 and 11-2 to improve their... Read More.

UAPB Rally Falls Short as Central Arkansas Uses Big Seventh Inning to Secure Win

Wednesday, April 8 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Rally Falls Short as Central Arkansas Uses Big Seventh Inning to Secure Win The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Golden Lions dropped a tough midweek contest on the road Tuesday night, falling 9–6 to the University of Central Arkansas in Conway after... Read More.

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Forever Golden All White Affair Returns to Support Golden Lions Athletics

Tuesday, April 7 by Laron Marbley

Forever Golden All White Affair Returns to Support Golden Lions Athletics uapblionsroar.com Pine Bluff, AR — April 24, 2026 — Golden Lions Athletics will host the highly anticipated Forever Golden All White Affair on April 24, 2026, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. This high-energy fundraiser brings... Read More.

UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions Close Series With Dominant 26-1 Rout of Alabama State

Sunday, April 5 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions Close Series With Dominant 26-1 Rout of Alabama State uapblionsroar.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — After dropping the first two games of the weekend series, Arkansas-Pine Bluff left no doubt in the finale. The Golden Lions erupted for 26 runs on 23 hits, completing a... Read More.

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