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Local Cattle Farmers Prioritize Animal Safety and Equipment Upgrades During Winter Weather

Monday, January 26 by Luke Matheson

When winter weather settles into the Deltaplex, concerns often extend beyond road conditions, school closures and government offices. Many residents also worry about livestock and other animals that must remain outdoors during frigid temperatures. Greg Bolin of River Valley Tractor, a local cattleman, spoke with... Read More.

UAPB’s Dr. Rebecca Lochmann Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to Advance Aquatic Animal Nutrition Research in Ghana

Tuesday, June 17 by Luke Matheson

Dr. Rebecca Lochmann, professor of aquaculture and fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has received a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for fall 2025. She will teach and conduct research in aquatic animal nutrition at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science... Read More.

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Old Lady’s Angels Animal Rescue to hold adoption event

Thursday, February 27 by Alex Bivens

Old Lady’s Angels Animal Rescue is planning an event this Saturday to try and find homes for a number of dogs. On Thursday, Janice Conley, the founder of the group talked about the event on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. She also said donations to help... Read More.

Sheridan City Council discusses animal shelter

Wednesday, August 16 by Ray King

A special meeting of the Sheridan City Council last week discussed complaints that a new kennel had not been installed at the Sheridan Animal Shelter. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Police Chief Jason Teague said that a slab that had been poured recently and... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Animal Control offering free straw bales for outdoor pets

Wednesday, February 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Animal Control is currently offering free straw bales for pet owners to help those pets who stay outdoors keep warm during these cold temperatures. Sam Pittman from Animal Control joined Oldies 1013 morning show and explained what they are offering. Pittman added that they... Read More.

Animal shelter offering free straw installation for outside pets; Free pet adoptions

Wednesday, December 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Earlier this month Deltaplex News interviewed the Director of Animal Control, Marcus Graydon about the reopening of the shelter after an outbreak earlier this year. The shelter is back in full operation and they have a lot of furry friends looking for a home. During... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Animal Control back up and running; Giving free pet adoptions for December

Tuesday, December 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Animal Control Shelter has reopened after being shut down since August of this year due to the spread of canine distemper which is usually deadly and can lead to long-term nervous system damage. After the initial closing, the shelter asked for... Read More.

Animal Shelter director discusses stray animal overpopulation

Wednesday, July 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

Deltaplex news spoke with the director of the Pine Bluff Animal Shelter on Tuesday to discuss their facility, adoption options, and what they are doing to collect animals from the streets. The shelter currently holds approximately 160 dogs and cats due to the overpopulation... Read More.

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The Senate unanimously passes a bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony

Thursday, November 7 by Greg

The PACT Act -- which stands for Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture -- was approved on Tuesday. The bipartisan legislation, which passed The House last month. expands a previous law passed in 2010. "There's no place in a civilized society for maiming and torturing animals... Read More.

Cato’s to assist Animal Shelter in Warren

Friday, November 1 by Greg

Latricia Moseley, Manager of the CATO Store on Main Street in Warren announces plans for CATO to assist the animal shelter in Warren. The store will be the drop off location for customers who desire to assist the shelter by dropping off dog food,... Read More.

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DIY Dog Toys: Make Christmas Presents for the Animal Shelter Dogs

Friday, November 16 by Greg

It's almost Thanksgiving and the kids are out of school all week.... The Star City Library has a lot to be thankful for and would like to give back to its community and support the Star City Animal Shelter with a special program. Kids of... Read More.

Stories tagged with: animal

Local Cattle Farmers Prioritize Animal Safety and Equipment Upgrades During Winter Weather

UAPB’s Dr. Rebecca Lochmann Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to Advance Aquatic Animal Nutrition Research in Ghana

Old Lady’s Angels Animal Rescue to hold adoption event

Sheridan City Council discusses animal shelter

Pine Bluff Animal Control offering free straw bales for outdoor pets

Animal shelter offering free straw installation for outside pets; Free pet adoptions

Pine Bluff Animal Control back up and running; Giving free pet adoptions for December

Animal Shelter director discusses stray animal overpopulation

The Senate unanimously passes a bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony

Cato’s to assist Animal Shelter in Warren

DIY Dog Toys: Make Christmas Presents for the Animal Shelter Dogs

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