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High-flying Black Pilots of America soar back to Pine Bluff for Operation Skyhook May 24-26

Friday, May 17 by Alex Bivens

Prepare for an exhilarating weekend as the Black Pilots of America (BPA) touch down in Pine Bluff, Arkansas for their annual fly-in event, “Operation Skyhook.” Member chapters from all corners of the country converge at historic Grider Field at Pine Bluff Regional Airport for... Read More.

P.J. Haney, local farmer discusses his appearance in the film “Gaining Ground, the Fight for Black Land” which is part of UAPB’s 65th annual Rural Life Conference

Thursday, March 7 by Alex Bivens

As a part of the 65th annual Rural Life Conference at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff next week, the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences will host a screening of the film “Gaining Ground, the fight for Black Land’ on March 14... Read More.

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Julius Handcock, Lonoke Farm Resident Director, Recognized for Black History Month

Tuesday, February 27 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — Julius Handcock grew up on a family farm with his parents and seven siblings in St. Francis County in Arkansas where they grew vegetables and field crops and raised livestock. Now he manages 923 acres for the University of Arkansas... Read More.

UAMS Black Expo set Feb. 24

Thursday, February 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The 20th annual UAMS Midsouth Black Expo will celebrate Black History Month with a free event that offers health education and screenings and promotes local Black-owned businesses. The expo — themed “Celebrating 20 Years of Black Health, Black Wealth, and Black Culture... Read More.

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Professor Ilyasah Shabazz Keynote Speaker for UAPB Black History Month

Tuesday, February 6 by Alex Bivens

PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS – Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X and an award-winning author, educator, and producer, will be the distinguished keynote speaker for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Black History Month celebration on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 10:00... Read More.

The Arkansas Black Mayor’s Association hosting flooding info meeting Thursday

Wednesday, July 5 by Greg

The Arkansas Black Mayor’s Association will be hosting an information meeting at the Pine Bluff Convention Center Thursday at 6 p.m. to collect information about flooding problems in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, Frank Bateman, Executive Director... Read More.

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Black Pilots of America to host Operation Skyhook at Grider Field this weekend

Friday, May 26 by Staff

The Black Pilots of America will host Operation Skyhook at Grider Field this weekend for the 24th time in the past 26 years. The BPA did miss two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but things are back in order and set to go... Read More.

Airport manager discusses annual Black Pilots of America visit

Monday, May 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Black Pilots of America will be back at the Pine Bluff Municipal Airport Grider Field this Memorial Day weekend for Operation Skyhook and on Monday, Airport Manager Doug Hale appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show to talk about the event. Host Greg Horne... Read More.

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Arkansas ranked sixth in the nation for black homicide victimization

Wednesday, April 26 by Staff

Washington, DC — Arkansas has the sixth highest Black homicide victimization rate in the nation with a rate of 38.83 per 100,000—more than one and a half times the national Black homicide victimization rate and nearly six and a half times the overall homicide... Read More.

The Advancing Health Literacy Program talks Diabetes in light of Black History Month

Thursday, February 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

In light of Black History Month, the Advancing Health Literacy Program (AHLP) of Pine Bluff is highlighting key health conditions that the Pine Bluff community face to bring awareness and promote prevention. Deseray McKinzy, the Media Coordinator for AHLP joined the Oldies 1013 Morning... Read More.

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Council, Black lead Razorbacks past Kentucky

Wednesday, February 8 by Ray King

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Ricky Council IV scored 20 points, Anthony Black had 19 and Arkansas used a blazing second half to pull away and beat Kentucky 88-73 on Tuesday night, giving coach Eric Musselman his 200th collegiate victory. Black added five assists and five... Read More.

Black Business Expo and Brunch to focus on community, connections, and conversation

Thursday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The very first Black Business Expo and Brunch focused on community, connections, and conversation is scheduled to take place Saturday, November 16th at the Art Space on 623 South main from 10 am until 1 pm. This expo is hosted by Jennifer Jones, Ulanda... Read More.

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High-flying Black Pilots of America soar back to Pine Bluff for Operation Skyhook May 24-26

P.J. Haney, local farmer discusses his appearance in the film “Gaining Ground, the Fight for Black Land” which is part of UAPB’s 65th annual Rural Life Conference

Julius Handcock, Lonoke Farm Resident Director, Recognized for Black History Month

UAMS Black Expo set Feb. 24

Professor Ilyasah Shabazz Keynote Speaker for UAPB Black History Month

The Arkansas Black Mayor’s Association hosting flooding info meeting Thursday

Black Pilots of America to host Operation Skyhook at Grider Field this weekend

Airport manager discusses annual Black Pilots of America visit

Arkansas ranked sixth in the nation for black homicide victimization

The Advancing Health Literacy Program talks Diabetes in light of Black History Month

Council, Black lead Razorbacks past Kentucky

Black Business Expo and Brunch to focus on community, connections, and conversation

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