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High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest of Gould Man in Desha County

Monday, September 1 by Luke Matheson

A Gould man was arrested Sunday morning after leading police on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of more than 130 mph across multiple highways in Desha County. According to law enforcement, the incident began around 9:19 a.m. when a McGehee police officer spotted a... Read More.

City Council to vote on new company for garbage collection, consider new sales and use tax at Tuesday meeting

Monday, September 1 by Ray King

By Ray King When the Pine Bluff City Council meets Tuesday, they will vote on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract for trash collection in the city. The meeting was moved to Tuesday because of the Labor Day Holiday. Pine Bluff’s current contract with... Read More.

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UAPB Student Finds Purpose in Nutrition Research, Community Outreach

Monday, September 1 by Alex Bivens

David Opiri, a senior at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said he chose to major in nutrition and food science because of his longtime interest in the subject, which he traces back to his home country of Kenya. “Kenya is a beautiful country... Read More.

UAPB FOOTBALL: Golden Lions Fall in Season Opener at No. 23 Texas Tech

Sunday, August 31 by Laron Marbley

UAPB FOOTBALL: Golden Lions Fall in Season Opener at No. 23 Texas Tech LUBBOCK, TX. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football team fell 67-7 to No. 23 Texas Tech on Saturday night at AT&T Stadium. The Red Raiders improved to 1-0 on the... Read More.

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UAPB Cross Country: Opens Season with Dual Fourth-Place Finishes at UCA Bear Invitational

Sunday, August 31 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Cross Country: Opens Season with Dual Fourth-Place Finishes at UCA Bear Invitational uapblionsroar.com CONWAY, AR - UAPB Cross Country kicked off the 2025 season in Conway with a strong showing, as both the men's and women's teams placed fourth in the 3-mile run at the UCA... Read More.

UAPB Volleyball: Wrap Up Season-Opening Trio at Betty Austin Invitational / MEAC-SWAC Challenge

Sunday, August 31 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Volleyball: Wrap Up Season-Opening Trio at Betty Austin Invitational / MEAC-SWAC Challenge uapblionsroar..com HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Lady Lions Volleyball team opened their 2025 season with three competitive outings at the Betty Austin Invitational, also serving as the MEAC-SWAC Challenge,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Investigating Sunday Homicide

Sunday, August 31 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death in a parked car Sunday afternoon. Just before 4:30 p.m. on August 31, officers were dispatched to 3202 W. 15th Avenue in response to reports of a shooting.... Read More.

Jefferson County Circuit Clerk Flora Cook-Bishop to Retire After More Than Three Decades of Service

Sunday, August 31 by Luke Matheson

After more than 30 years of service to the citizens of Jefferson County, longtime Circuit Clerk Flora Cook-Bishop has announced she will not seek re-election and plans to retire at the end of her current term on December 31, 2026. Cook-Bishop, who began her career... Read More.

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Grant County Sheriff Pete Roberts Appointed to State Towing & Recovery Board

Saturday, August 30 by Luke Matheson

Grant County Sheriff Pete Roberts has been appointed to the Arkansas Towing & Recovery Board by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Roberts was officially sworn in on Aug. 29 by Seventh Judicial District Circuit Judge Stephen Shirron, following his appointment on Aug. 20. He will serve... Read More.

PB Mayor, Council Members attend Economic Development Retreat

Friday, August 29 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers and members of the City Council are currently attending an Economic Development Retreat at World Trade Arkansas in Rogers. According to a press release, “this strategic retreat, sponsored by the Organization of Women in International Trade marks a significant step... Read More.

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Cleveland County School District to seek millage hike to build new gym

Friday, August 29 by Ray King

The Cleveland County School District has voted to seek a tax increase to pay for a new gym. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the board voted 5-2 to hold an election in November to pay for the project, which is estimated to cost $12... Read More.

Monticello City Council OK’s water bill deposit refunds

Friday, August 29 by Ray King

A new ordinance that would allow the Monticello Water Department to refund customers’ deposits for prompt payments has been approved. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the Monticello City Council adopted that ordinance following a third reading earlier this week. If customers pay their bill on... Read More.

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High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest of Gould Man in Desha County

City Council to vote on new company for garbage collection, consider new sales and use tax at Tuesday meeting

UAPB Student Finds Purpose in Nutrition Research, Community Outreach

UAPB FOOTBALL: Golden Lions Fall in Season Opener at No. 23 Texas Tech

UAPB Cross Country: Opens Season with Dual Fourth-Place Finishes at UCA Bear Invitational

UAPB Volleyball: Wrap Up Season-Opening Trio at Betty Austin Invitational / MEAC-SWAC Challenge

Pine Bluff Police Investigating Sunday Homicide

Jefferson County Circuit Clerk Flora Cook-Bishop to Retire After More Than Three Decades of Service

Grant County Sheriff Pete Roberts Appointed to State Towing & Recovery Board

PB Mayor, Council Members attend Economic Development Retreat

Cleveland County School District to seek millage hike to build new gym

Monticello City Council OK’s water bill deposit refunds

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