Wildlife officials have confirmed the first known cases of chronic wasting disease in Grant County after two white-tailed deer harvested by hunters tested positive, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
AGFC officials said the two deer from Grant County were identified through routine... Read More.
State agriculture officials have confirmed a new case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, at a commercial poultry farm in Cleveland County, according to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture.
The case was identified following an investigation conducted by the department... Read More.
Police in England are investigating an incident involving individuals firing paintball guns at a local Sonic Drive-In, authorities said Friday.
According to a news release from the England Police Department, officers received reports of people shooting paintball guns at the Sonic restaurant. While paintball guns... Read More.
A special judge has ruled in favor of Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson in his months-long salary dispute, ordering that Robinson and the county’s justices of the peace be paid following an opinion from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin that found the law at... Read More.
Lady Lions Fall to #9 TCU; Final 2025 Home Game Cancelled
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Fort Worth, Texas — The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Lady Lions battled hard on the road Tuesday night but ultimately fell to the No. 9-ranked TCU Horned Frogs, 109-54, in nonconference women’s basketball action at Schollmaier... Read More.
A Benton man has been arrested and charged following a fatal ATV crash that occurred in Dallas County during a deer hunting trip in November, authorities said.
Jeremiah Oltmans, 51, of Benton, was arrested Dec. 17, 2025, and charged with negligent homicide and driving while... Read More.
Golden Lions Dominate in 2025 Finale
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PINE BLUFF, Ark. — In what was scheduled as the final game of the 2025 calendar year, the UAPB Golden Lions put on a commanding performance Wednesday afternoon, decimating Champion Christian College 138-73 at H.O. Clemmons Arena.
The Golden... Read More.
As the holiday season ramps up, schools across Arkansas are reporting an increase in student absences tied to respiratory illnesses, prompting health officials to urge families to take preventive steps.
The Little Rock School District has seen more students sent home sick and more families... Read More.
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced today a new initiative for attracting some of the best Arkansas students to UAMS. The program will provide full tuition and fees for 40 exceptional students entering UAMS, including the College of... Read More.
UAPB’s Jeremiah Rodgers Invited to Prestigious Dream Bowl All-Star Showcase in Dallas
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PINE BLUFF, AR.- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is proud to announce that standout offensive lineman Jeremiah Rodgers has been officially invited to participate in the Dream Bowl, one of the nation's... Read More.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas today announced Next Generation Arkansas, the company’s comprehensive plan to provide electricity that does more for Arkansas by strengthening reliability, expanding energy supply, driving economic growth and keeping power affordable for all customers. The company, and its more than... Read More.