MATCH AT HENDERSON STATE POSTPONED

MATCH AT HENDERSON STATE POSTPONED ARKADELPHIA, Ar. - The upcoming match between the University of Arkansas at Monticello and Henderson State scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 16, has been postponed. A make up date for the contest is to be decided.

UAPB Athletics cancellations

Due to current inclement weather and forecast projections in the coming days in Central Arkansas, upcoming University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff athletics events have been postponed: Tuesday’s home volleyball match vs. Miss. Valley Wednesday’s home basketball doubleheader vs. Alcorn Wednesday’s home soccer match... Read More.
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Rolling electrical outages possible

Little Rock, Ark. — Feb. 15, 2021 — The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas ask members to immediately limit the use of electric service through the next 24 hours to ensure that members will continue to receive at least a minimum of electric service. Additional... Read More.

Federal Complainant Filed Against State Agency

According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, the state agency charged with dispersing certain funds and tax credits to develop low-income housing is doling out that money based on economic growth rather than need, according to a recently filed federal complaint.   The complaint alleges that over the past three... Read More.
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Zebras Win 11 Straight, Sit Atop 5A South

Zebras Knock Off White Hall for 11th Consecutive Win The Pine Bluff High School Zebras boy's basketball squad secured their 11th straight victory Friday night in White Hall, defeating the Bulldogs 72-55. The win was the Z's twelfth of the season and tenth in conference... Read More.

Winter Storm Causes Power Outages Across the State

Entergy Arkansas officials say that as of Sunday evening there are approximately 1,600 customers without power. According to Entergy, at one point, 7,000 customers were without power as winter weather moved across the state. Entergy Arkansas says with extreme temperatures, sleet and snow this week, it... Read More.
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Court Rules Pro-Israel Law is Unconstitutional

A Pro-Israel has been declared unconstitutional by a Federal appeals court. A three-judge panel ruled Friday that an Arkansas law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel is a restriction of the First Amendment. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals with its ruling... Read More.

Gov. Hutchinson Meets with President Biden

Gov. Hutchinson and President Joe Biden along with Vice President Kamala Harris met at the White House on Friday. The meeting that included other governors, was about the American Rescue Plan.  The Plan, the administration's COVID response plan, includes funding for vaccinations, provide immediate direct... Read More.
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Tuesday closings and changes

Tuesday February 16, 2021 closings.  We will be adding as official word comes from districts   White Hall schools will be virtual thru Wednesday. Rison schools will be virtua thru Friday. Sheridan schools will be virtual thru Wednesday. SEARK College  virtual learning only Monday and Tuesday Stuttgart schools will be... Read More.
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COVID hospitalizations drop in state

ITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of people hospitalized in Arkansas with the coronavirus fell below 700 on Saturday, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. There were 690 virus hospitalizations, 22 fewer than Friday, the department reported, while the number of reported virus... Read More.

Smith leads Hogs to win over Missouri in overtime

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Arkansas forward Justin Smith missed out on his first chance to play Missouri. He made up for lost time in the rematch, scoring 19 points to help the Razorbacks beat the 10th-ranked Tigers 86-81 in overtime on Saturday. Smith had ankle surgery... Read More.