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Walton Family Foundation to Give $2 Billion

Monday, February 8 by Staff

The Walton Family Foundation will be giving more than $2 billion to various social and environmental causes.The foundation says it will give to those who are protecting rivers and oceans, improving K-12 education and initiatives in Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta region.According to... Read More.

TOLIN NOTCHES WIN 100 AS WEEVILS TOP TECH

Monday, February 8 by Laron Marbley

TOLIN NOTCHES WIN 100 AS WEEVILS TOP TECHMONTICELLO, Ark. - University of Arkansas at Monticello men's basketball coach Kyle Tolin picks up a milestone victory as the Weevils top Arkansas Tech on Saturday. UAM (8-3, 7-3 GAC) converted turnovers into points throughout the contest to take... Read More.

UAPB Athletics to Proceed with Spring Sports Without Fans/Tailgating Prohibited

Monday, February 8 by Laron Marbley

Fans Not Allowed For UAPB Spring SportsThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will not allow fans at home athletics events until further notice out of an abundance of caution and the continued safety of student-athletes, coaches, and staff.This includes all upcoming spring... Read More.

UAPB Women’s Basketball Team Fall Over Weekend

Monday, February 8 by Laron Marbley

Lady Lions Fall at Alabama St. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's Lady Lions basketball squad dropped their 7th conference game of the season in Montgomery, Alabama Saturday, falling to Alabama St. 97-68.The Lady Lions got off to a slow start trailing at halftime... Read More.

UAMS get $1 million to support cancer institute designation

Monday, February 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The Schueck/McCarty family has pledged $1 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to support its efforts in achieving National Cancer Institute Designation.The family is passionate about UAMS achieving NCI Designation and sees... Read More.

Westerman reacts to Biden executive orders

Monday, February 8 by Ray King

In his first two weeks in office, President Biden stacked up 29 Executive Orders. Most notably, he has cancelled the Keystone XL Pipeline permit and halted any new oil and gas leases on federal lands. Without a significant decrease in demand for oil and natural gas... Read More.

Carlton Saffa on construction of Hotel and Convention Center at Saracen Casino and Resort

Monday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

A hotel and convention center at the Saracen Casino will be built, according to Carlton Saffa who spoke to Greg Horne last week.Saffa said construction is being held up because of COVID and that it would cost $100 million to finish the project. He... Read More.

A Pine Bluff woman arrested Friday for allegedly shooting girlfriend

Monday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff woman, Lakeesha Carradine, 38, was arrested Friday after she allegedly shot her girlfriend during an altercation.During a court hearing Monday, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson said police were sent to Jefferson Regional Hospital where the victim told them what happened.Detective... Read More.

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

Monday, February 8 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.

Texas A&M slips by Arkansas 69-67

Monday, February 8 by Ray King

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Kayla Wells had a season-high 21 points and Jordan Nixon made a layup with eight seconds remaining to lift No. 7 Texas A&M to a 69-67 win over No. 16 Arkansas on Sunday.“I’m worn out. It seems like we’ve... Read More.

Alabama State downs UAPB

Monday, February 8 by Ray King

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Brandon Battle recorded 12 points and 11 rebounds to lift Alabama State to a 73-67 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday.DJ Heath had 16 points for Alabama State (3-7, 3-7 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Kevion Stewart added 11 points. DJ Jackson... Read More.

Health officials: 672 new COVID cases in state

Monday, February 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas health officials on Sunday reported 672 new cases of COVID-19 and another 15 deaths linked to the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.There were 660 new, confirmed cases of the virus and 12 probable cases recorded Sunday, according... Read More.