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Former UAPB standout Martaveous McKnight signs to play in the Ukraine

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

PINE BLUFF, Ark. - Former University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff men's basketball player Martaveous McKnight has signed a contract to continue his professional basketball career in Europe.McKnight has signed with BK Khimik-OPZ Yuhzny in the Ukraine. In his first season in pro ball,... Read More.

Saracen Casino Resort to feature two entrances to the property

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

By Ray KingAs work continues inside the new Saracen Casino, it is also continuing outside as a roundabout, the first in the city is under construction to provide what Carlton Safa called a “grand entrance to the property.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show... Read More.

Carlton Saffa explains how Saracen Casino Resort will use the former Bank of America building

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

By Ray KingOn Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council approved a short-term lease with the Saracen Casino who will wanted to use the former Bank of America building downtown.Tuesday morning on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Carlton Saffa explained what the building will... Read More.

Should Will Jenkins Run for Pine Bluff City Council? Vote now and let us know

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

Deadline for filing is noon Wednesday August 5, 2020. Anyone wanting to run as an independent for Pine Bluff Mayor or city council needs 30 signatures and file the paperwork at the county courthouse.

2020-2021 Arkansas Activities Association Governing Body Ballot Results

Monday, August 3 by Greg

The Arkansas Activities Association released the results to the 2020-2021 Governing Body ballot Monday afternoon, and there are several proposals of interest that received passing votes.In baseball/softball a resolution was passed that states Senior high varsity baseball/softball teams may play a maximum of 30... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution to widen Ohio Street

Monday, August 3 by Greg

By Ray KingWith no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution which will permit Mayor Shirley Washington to sign an agreement with the Arkansas Department of Transportation to widen Ohio Street from 11th Avenue to East Harding Avenue.The resolution calls for... Read More.

Firefighters classify 4 structure fires in July as arson

Monday, August 3 by Ray King

There were nine structure fires reported in Pine Bluff during the month of July, according to the monthly report from the Fire and Emergency Services Department.Of the nine, fire investigators classified four as arson and the cause of the remaining five was undetermined. Five... Read More.

Traffic accident on Dollarway Rd causes power outages; traffic delays

Monday, August 3 by Greg

There has been an accident in front of Doc's Pawn Shop that has taken out two light poles causing power outages in the Dollarway and White Hall areas.Police are working traffic control, fire fighters are working to put the fire out that was caused... Read More.

New cases of COVID-19 near 800 Monday

Monday, August 3 by Ray King

By Ray KingAfter a weekend where new cases of COVID-19 numbered less than 700, Arkansas on Monday saw the number jump to nearly 800 over a 24-hour period.At his daily COVID-19 press briefing, Governor Asa Hutchinson said there were 787 new cases reported, bringing... Read More.

American Red Cross needs volunteers for national deployments heading into hurricane, wildfire season

Monday, August 3 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- The American Red Cross says they need hundreds of volunteers for national deployments in preparation for the hurricane and wildfire season.The American Red Cross of Missouri-Arkansas is recruiting volunteers to deploy across the nation.According to a news release sent by the... Read More.

White Hall student-athlete tests positive for COVID

Monday, August 3 by Greg

The White Hall athletic department is reporting that a student-athlete from the district has tested positive for the Coronavirus. Director of Athletics and head football coach Bobby Bolding shared the information on his Facebook page.“We do have a student in athletics that tested positive... Read More.

Tyson: Fiscal 3Q Earnings Snapshot

Monday, August 3 by Greg

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) _ Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN) on Monday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $527 million. On a per-share basis, the Springdale, Arkansas-based company said it had profit of $1.44. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.40 per share. The results exceeded Wall Street... Read More.