Southern downs UAPB in overtime

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Samkelo Cele scored 19 points and Harrison Henderson scored 19 off the bench and Southern beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 73-71 in overtime on Saturday night. Southern (5-8, 5-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference) went on a late 10-1 run to knot it at... Read More.

Westerman encourages COVID-19 vaccination

As we cross the one-year mark in fighting the global Coronavirus pandemic, we can see a light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks to the great work of Operation Warp Speed, we have multiple safe and effective vaccines available to the public. I... Read More.
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UAPB adjust athletics schedule for weather

With frigid weather and snow forecasted for Central Arkansas over the next several days,  the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has made changes to the upcoming athletics schedule:   Sunday’s home volleyball match against Jackson State has moved to Thursday, Feb. 25 at 5... Read More.
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Monticello Downtown Network gets money for COVID-19 relief

The Arkansas Historical Preservation Fund has awarded money to the Monticello Downtown Network to help small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the Downtown Network includes the town square and off the square in each direction. The money must... Read More.

McGehee farmer honored for soybean crop yield

A McGehee farmer has been recognized for his contributions to the soybean growing world. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Matt Miles was the winner of the “Champions” category in the 2020 “Grow for the Green” promotion sponsored by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board and... Read More.
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UAPB hopes to snap losing streak against Southern

Southern (4-8, 4-4) vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-16, 2-8) H.O. Clemmons Arena, Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern looks to extend Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s conference losing streak to nine games. Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s last SWAC win came against the Alabama State Hornets 91-82 on Jan.... Read More.

WEEVILS DOWN REDDIES IN OVERTIME

WEEVILS DOWN REDDIES IN OVERTIME A stout defensive performance in overtime lead the Arkansas-Monticello Boll Weevils past Henderson State yesterday 82-76 in Arkadelphia. The Reddies would only manage to go 2-of-8 from the field in OT, while the Weevils knocked down eight free throws to... Read More.
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UAMS gets grant for telehealth pilot program

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Rural Telehealth Evaluation Center has a received a $1.5 million federal grant to evaluate the performance of the Telehealth Broadband Pilot Program in preventing, preparing for and responding to COVID-19. The Health Resources &... Read More.