St. Louis rolls over UAPB

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Javonte Perkins, Hasahn French and Jordan Goodwin scored 15 points apiece as Saint Louis easily defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 107-54 on Saturday night. French also had six assists, while Goodwin posted seven rebounds. Gibson Jimerson had 12 points for Saint Louis (3-0). Shaun... Read More.

Supreme Court to hear work requirement for medicaid

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court will review a federal appeals court ruling that struck down work requirements for Medicaid services in Arkansas and New Hampshire.The court on Friday agreed to the requests and consolidated the two cases.“I am grateful the U.S.... Read More.
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Westphal named to Game and Fish Commission

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Fort Smith businessman was appointed to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on Friday by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.Hutchinson appointed Bennie Westphal to replace Commissioner Joe Morgan, who died in November.Westphal is chief executive officer of The Westphal Group,... Read More.

Upcoming Mobile Blood Donation Events

If you’re looking for a chance to donate blood, the Arkansas Blood Institute has some mobile events coming up: Monticello- 207 Hwy 425 on Friday Dec 4 9a-2pRedfield- Family Church @ 100 NW Railroad Saturday Dec 12 2-6pPine Bluff- JRMC 1600 W 40th Tuesday Dec... Read More.
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Star City firm gets grant to improve internet access

A Star City company has been awarded a more than $483,000 grant to improve internet access in Lincoln County.According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, City Wireless Internet received grant funds of $483,837.82 from the Arkansas Rural Connect Grant program. The company, owned by Donnie... Read More.
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Dermott Mayor says citations for no face covering

The Mayor of Dermott announced Monday that citations will be issued to people violating the statewide mandate on wearing masks or face coverings to reduce the spread of COVID-19.According to the McGehee-Dermott times-News, Mayor Walter Donald said in a statement, “In order to help... Read More.

Pines Mall old Wal Mart Building sells to Theater Group

By Ray King Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff confirmed Friday that the former Wal Mart building in the Pines Mall has been purchased by an individual interested in establishing a movie theater. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Watley said:While Watley... Read More.
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Saracen to give away Cadillac Saturday night

A brand new Cadillac SUV will be given away Saturday night at the Saracen Casino Resort, according to Carlton Saffa. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday, Saffa said the pearl gray vehicle has been at the casino since it opened and since then,... Read More.

Second suspect in October murder arrested

By Ray KingA second suspect has been arrested in the October shooting death of a Pine Bluff teenager and injuries to a second.Dontavian Foots, 19, the brother of the initial suspect, Deon Foots, now 18, was taken into custody after a search that began... Read More.
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Arkansas Minority Health Commission Free Screenings

The Arkansas Minority Health Commission has some free screenings coming up with the Mobile Health Unit.Dec 11- 10am-1pm Turning Point Harvest Center (405 E Michigan Ave in Stuttgart)Dec 16- 10a-2pm First Baptist Church-Fordyce (501 N Main St in Fordyce)Dec 19- 7:30am-Noon Immanuel Baptist Church... Read More.