Arrest made in Friday homicide

The Pine Bluff Police Department has arrested 31-year-old Iman Jackson of Pine Bluff in connection to the Friday night murder of 51-year-old Steven Carter. Jackson has been charged with Capital Murder. Officers were dispatched to 4316 Burnett around 11:50 p.m. Friday in reference to a someone... Read More.
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UAPB announces spring SWAC football schedule

PINE BLUFF, Ark. - The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced the 2021 spring football schedule Monday, a six-game format for all league teams beginning February 27. Each SWAC team will play six conference football games to include four games against division opponents and two games against... Read More.
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4 arrested in fatal shooting on Southern Arkansas campus

MAGNOLIA, Ark. (AP) — Four suspects have been arrested in the fatal shooting of a Southern Arkansas University student in a parking lot on the campus, according to the university’s president. Quincy Lewis, 19, Shaivonn Robinson, 19, Le’Kamerin Tolbert, 20 and Odies Wilson, 21, were... Read More.

Friday night murder is PB’s 3rd this week

On August 14, 2020 Pine Bluff Police Officers were dispatched to 4316 Burnett around 11:50p.m. in reference to a someone being shot. Once officers arrived on scene, they found 51 year old Steven Carter, of Pine Bluff, inside the residence. Carter sustained gunshot wounds... Read More.
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GAC suspends sports until December 31

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Following a Friday evening meeting of the Great American Conference’s Council of Presidents, the league will suspend all fall and winter sports – basketball, cross country, football, soccer and volleyball – and the two-semester sports of golf and tennis through December 31. The... Read More.
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Head Bulldog Releases Practice Schedule

White Hall Head Football Coach Bobby Bolding posted the practice schedule for the Bulldogs on his Facebook page: M Aug 17th 9-12th 4:00 scrimmage vs self T- Aug 18th HS 7:00-9:30 9th 8:00-9:45 W- Aug 19th HS 7:00-10:30 9th 8:00-10:45 TH Aug 20th HS 7:00-10:30 9th 8:00-10:45 F Aug 21st HS 7:00-10:30 9th 8:00-10:45 Jamboree at Cabot is cancelled... Read More.

State Police investigate murder at Marianna

Arkansas State Police are continuing their investigation into a shooting Thursday night at Marianna that resulted in the death of one teenager and injuries to another. The shooting was reported at 10:30 p.m. at Main and Alabama Streets in downtown Marianna. A press release from the... Read More.
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Alexander Talks About Policing in Pine Bluff

By Ray King After two homicides in Pine Bluff on Thursday, First Ward City Council Member Joni Alexander was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday and was asked what could be done to prevent more homicides, including sending multiple officers into what... Read More.

Dillard’s reports second quarter loss

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ Dillard’s Inc. (DDS) on Thursday reported a loss of $8.6 million in its fiscal second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Little Rock, Arkansas-based company said it had a loss of 37 cents. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average... Read More.