Electricity demand is high currently and the rolling outages are off and on as of Tuesday evening. Plus, natural gas is in short supply.
Gov. Hutchinson says this affects a lot of people.
UAPB Reschedule SWAC Basketball Match-ups
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Department of Athletics has released an updated schedule for previously postponed athletic events:
UAPB men and women basketball games scheduled for Saturday Feb. 20th vs Texas Southern have been pushed back to Sunday... Read More.
By Ray King
This is the second of two stories about grants from the Federal Office of Emergency Management that were awarded to Jefferson County to help cover damages that resulted in flooding on the Arkansas River in 2019.
The first of those grants was to... Read More.
Current closings as of Wednesday, February 17th 2:00 pm. We will be updating as official word comes from districts:
White Hall schools will be virtual thru Friday.
Watson Chapel schools will be virtual thru Friday
Rison schools will be virtual thru Friday.
Sheridan schools... Read More.
National Girls & Women In Sports Virtual Event Set For Feb. 20
Razorback Athletics will host a National Girls and Women in Sports (NGWSD) virtual event on Saturday, February 20 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. NGWSD is an annual day of observance to acknowledge the accomplishments... Read More.
Sun Belt Conference Releases 2021 Preseason Coaches’ Poll
JONESBORO, ARK. (2/15/21) – Following a season shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic, college baseball is back in full swing as the Sun Belt Conference released its 2021 Preseason All-Sun Belt Coaches' Poll and honors.
The Red Wolves earned 13... Read More.
Arkansas High School Basketball Rankings
OVERALL RANKINGS
Bentonville 6A-West 18-1
Little Rock Central 6A-Central 18-4
North Little Rock 6A-Central 16-2
Magnolia 4A-8 17-0
Little Rock Parkview 5A-Central 15-2
Bryant 6A-Central 15-4
Jonesboro 5A-East 16-3
Sylvan Hills 5A-Central 18-3
Marion 5A-East 16-2
Maumelle 5A-Central 15-3
CLASS 6A
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Razorbacks Crack Top 25
FAYETTEVILLE – With six straight SEC wins, Arkansas shot up the national rankings this week, landing at #24 in the Associated Press poll and “#28” in the USA Today/Coaches poll.
It marks the first time Arkansas has been ranked since Jan. 6, 2018... Read More.
Several one-vehicle accidents have been reported in the Deltaplex including one involving a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy.
Jefferson County Sheriff Layfatte Woods says the deputy is ok. He says they’ve made some adjustments due to the accident and road conditions
The sheriff says they are focused on preventing... Read More.
Interim Athletics Director Named; Peterson Announces Retirement
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Effective Monday, Feb. 15, Vice Chancellor and Athletics Director Chris Peterson will retire from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director Chris Robinson will become Interim AD effective Tuesday,... Read More.
Due to inclement weather, the Mayor's office says the "State of the City Address" previously scheduled for Feb. 18 at 6 pm, will be postponed until a later date. An alternative date will be announced soon. Additionally, the Pine Bluff City Hall and City... Read More.
Extremely cold weather continues to impact the state, and Entergy Arkansas needs your help.
While we are working hard to address any power problems that occur, please take action now to help keep the power flowing. Reduce the strain on the electric system by immediately... Read More.