UAPB grad named to post in Biden administration

Laurence J. Wilson '10 has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services position in President Joe Biden’s administration. He has been named Advance Representative for the White House Office of the Secretary. “I’m grateful to the Biden-Harris Administration for this wonderful... Read More.

Council at Star City adopts livestock ordinance

The Star City Council on Monday approved an ordinance dealing with keeping livestock in the city limits. The ordinance, which carried an emergency clause, became effective immediately and among other things, sets out space requirements of a minimum of 10 acres for keeping cattle,... Read More.
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Justice Department challenges bans on transgender athletes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday challenged bans involving transgender people that target athletes in West Virginia and children in Arkansas, slamming them as violations of federal law. The department filed statements of interest in lawsuits that seek to overturn... Read More.
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Carnahan to challenge Wynne for Supreme Court post

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas district judge has announced he’s running for a seat on the state Supreme Court. District Judge Chris Carnahan, 49, said Wednesday that he is seeking the post currently held by Robin F. Wynne of Fordyce on the Arkansas... Read More.
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UA Fayetteville chancellor stepping down

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The head of the flagship University of Arkansas campus announced Thursday that he would step down, citing the challenge of leading the school in “today’s polarized society.” University of Arkansas Chancellor Joe Steinmetz announced his resignation would take effect Friday. His... Read More.

Brooks Eddington

Booking #: 107811 Age: 48 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Fordyce, AR Booking Date: 06-17-2021 - 9:12 pm Charges: THEFT OF PROPERTY / COIN OPERATION MACHINE
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Kendrick Oglesby

Booking #: 104945 Age: 30 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 06-17-2021 - 7:30 pm Charges: TERRORISTIC THREATENING - 1ST DEGREE / THREATENS PHYSICAL INJURY Disorderly conduct-FIGHTING OR VIOLENT, THREATENING, OR TUMULTUOUS BEHAVIOR

Andre C. Heard

Booking #: 105606 Age: 44 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: White Hall, AR Booking Date: 06-17-2021 - 4:13 pm Charges: Aggravated Assault-AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
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Lajavian Cook

Booking #: 176791 Age: 19 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 06-17-2021 - 3:31 pm Charges: BREAKING OR ENTERING / ARTICLES FROM VEHICLE

Cameron Arnold

Booking #: 176788 Age: 18 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 06-17-2021 - 2:05 pm Charges: BREAKING OR ENTERING / ARTICLES FROM VEHICLE