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Butch Jones’ contract extended through 2026 at Arkansas State

Thursday, June 16 by Staff

The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Thursday that head football coach Butch Jones’ contract has been extended by one year to now run through the 2026 season. Named the A-State’s 31st all-time head coach on Dec. 12, 2020, Jones completed his first season leading the... Read More.

Mark Cantwell named new White Hall Director of Athletics; Other coaches hired

Tuesday, June 14 by Staff

The White Hall School Board voted Tuesday night to promote junior high head football coach Mark Cantwell to Director of Athletics and Dean of Students. Cantwell will replace Bobby Bolding, who recently resigned. He will also remain as the junior high head football coach. In other... Read More.

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Former UAPB star QB Ben Anderson remembered following his tragic death

Tuesday, June 14 by Staff

UAPB fans and alums are still in shock following the tragic drowning death over the weekend of former Golden Lions star QB Ben Anderson. On Sunrise Deltaplex, Rick Walker talked to UAPB play by play voice Tim Stubbs and former coach Monte Coleman. Stubbs remembers... Read More.

UAPB mourns loss of former QB Ben Anderson

Monday, June 13 by Staff

Golden Lion family mourns the loss of former Quarterback Ben Anderson Anderson is a 2010 graduate of Parkview High. He graduated at the top of his class and received an academic and athletic scholarship at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Anderson was a four-year... Read More.

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Arkansas Walks Off UNC, Punches Ticket To 11th College World Series

Monday, June 13 by Staff

For the 11th time in school history, the Razorbacks are headed to Omaha. Arkansas (43-19) punched its ticket to the College World Series in dramatic fashion with a 4-3 walk-off win over North Carolina (42-22) on Sunday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium. A pair of lengthy... Read More.

UAPB Track And Field’s Safiya John makes History by finishing Top 10 in the Nation at NCAA Nationals

Sunday, June 12 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Track And Field’s Safiya John makes History by finishing Top 10 in the Nation at NCAA Nationals EUGENE – After completing day one of the women's heptathlon competition with 3501 points through four events, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's sensational Safiya John completed... Read More.

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UAPB Women Hoops Announces Summer Camps

Friday, June 10 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Women Hoops Announces Summer Camps PINE BLUFF, AR. - The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's basketball coach Dawn Thornton announced that the Lady Lions basketball team is set to host four camps in the summer of 2022 at the H.O. Clemmons... Read More.

Marcus Adams resigns from Watson Chapel to take new job

Tuesday, June 7 by Staff

Watson Chapel boys basketball coach Marcus Adams has resigned his position to accept the same position at Conway High School. The Conway Wampus Cats athletic department made the announcement of this move Tuesday evening. Adams acknowledged the move on social media saying: “Words can describe how deeply... Read More.

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Arkansas Headed to Fourth Straight Super Regional

Tuesday, June 7 by Laron Marbley

Arkansas Headed to Fourth Straight Super Regional The Arkansas Razorbacks punched their ticket to the NCAA Super Regional with a 7-3 victory over the #1 seeded Oklahoma State Cowboys yesterday in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Hagen Smith escaped a bases-loaded jam with his team up two runs in... Read More.

Zebras’ PG Troy’reon Ramos Signs With Arkansas Baptist

Sunday, June 5 by Laron Marbley

Zebras' PG Troy'reon Ramos Signs With Arkansas Baptist Pine Bluff Zebras' Troy'reon Ramos recently signed his National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Arkansas Baptist College in the fall. The Zebras senior point guard averaged 16.7 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals per... Read More.

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UAPB FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Sunday, June 5 by Laron Marbley

UAPB FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW PINE BLUFF, AR. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletics Department has announced season tickets plans for the 2022 football season are on sale now. The Golden Lions announced their 2022 schedule, which features four home games,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Native Micheal Williams Named Zebras Head Football Coach

Thursday, June 2 by Laron Marbley

Pine Bluff Native Micheal Williams Named Zebras Head Football Coach The Pine Bluff High School football team will have another former Zebra leading the squad in the fall in Micheal Williams as announced by Athletic Director Cheryl Hatley. The announcement was made while several players,... Read More.

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