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UAPB adjust athletics schedule for weather

Saturday, February 13 by Greg

With frigid weather and snow forecasted for Central Arkansas over the next several days, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has made changes to the upcoming athletics schedule: Sunday’s home volleyball match against Jackson State has moved to Thursday, Feb. 25 at 5... Read More.

Black History Month in Pine Bluff and what it means to residents

Friday, February 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyBlack History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and it is a time to recognize African Americans' central role in U.S. History. Historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the study of... Read More.

Monticello Downtown Network gets money for COVID-19 relief

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

The Arkansas Historical Preservation Fund has awarded money to the Monticello Downtown Network to help small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the Downtown Network includes the town square and off the square in each direction. The money must... Read More.

McGehee farmer honored for soybean crop yield

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

A McGehee farmer has been recognized for his contributions to the soybean growing world.According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Matt Miles was the winner of the “Champions” category in the 2020 “Grow for the Green” promotion sponsored by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board and... Read More.

UAPB hopes to snap losing streak against Southern

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

Southern (4-8, 4-4) vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-16, 2-8)H.O. Clemmons Arena, Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Saturday, 3 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Southern looks to extend Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s conference losing streak to nine games. Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s last SWAC win came against the Alabama State Hornets 91-82 on Jan.... Read More.

WEEVILS DOWN REDDIES IN OVERTIME

Friday, February 12 by Laron Marbley

WEEVILS DOWN REDDIES IN OVERTIMEA stout defensive performance in overtime lead the Arkansas-Monticello Boll Weevils past Henderson State yesterday 82-76 in Arkadelphia. The Reddies would only manage to go 2-of-8 from the field in OT, while the Weevils knocked down eight free throws to... Read More.

Sheridan looks to renovate ballpark restrooms and concession stand

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

Sheridan Parks and Recreation Director Joel Stanton has been given permission to negotiate a price to renovate the concession stand and restrooms at the ballpark.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Stanton told the Sheridan City Council on Feb. 2 that the city received seven... Read More.

Gov. Hutchinson to Meet with President Biden About COVID Plan

Friday, February 12 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson will travel to Washington D.C. Friday to meet with President Joe Biden about the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan.According to, Katie Beck, the governor's communication director, Gov. Hutchinson will meet with President Biden and other governors and mayors to discuss the... Read More.

HOT SPRING COUNTY MAN DIES IN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING; STATE POLICE CID INVESTIGATING

Friday, February 12 by Staff

From Arkansas State Police Thursday 2/11/21 A Hot Spring County man, armed with a shotgun, who fired the gun on local sheriff’s deputies was shot and killed this afternoon.Jacob Aaron Thomas, 29, died at the scene of the shooting near his residence at 1374 Two... Read More.

UAMS gets grant for telehealth pilot program

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Rural Telehealth Evaluation Center has a received a $1.5 million federal grant to evaluate the performance of the Telehealth Broadband Pilot Program in preventing, preparing for and responding to COVID-19.The Health Resources &... Read More.

Police identify homicide victim

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Police have identified the victim of the city’s first homicide of 2021 as 54-year-old Larry Williams of Pine Bluff.The body of Williams was found outside a residence in the 1200 block of West 29th Avenue Thursday after police responded to a report... Read More.

Dungee, Slocum push Razorbacks past Mississippi State

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Chelsea Dungee scored 22 points, surpassing 2,000 for her career, and her three free throws and a steal in the last 20 seconds helped No. 18-ranked Arkansas turn aside a second-half challenge from Mississippi State 86-80 on Thursday night.The Bulldogs,... Read More.