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UAPB’s Kayvon Britten Named SWAC Offensive Player Of The Week

Monday, October 17 by Laron Marbley

UAPB's Kayvon Britten Named SWAC Offensive Player Of The Week The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions sophomore running back Kayvon Britten was honored for his performance against Alabama A&M Sunday evening at Simmons Bank Field. Britten was named SWAC Offensive Player of the Week,... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council unanimously passes resolution creating peer support program for PBPD

Monday, October 17 by Staff

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday voted to suspend the rules and read a proposed ordinance creating a peer support program for the Pine Bluff Police Department before adopting it unanimously. The new policy will be included in the department’s policy manual... Read More.

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Razorback basketball top open season ranked in the Top 10

Monday, October 17 by Staff

The Arkansas basketball team began the season in rarified air. Rick Walker has this report

UAPB Awarded $750,000 Emerging Scholars and Leadership grant

Monday, October 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

As part of a commitment to tackle challenging social and environmental problems that plague people and communities, the Walton Foundation has presented the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with a $750,000 pilot grant. The grant will provide direct funding toward building and expanding... Read More.

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Law enforcement investigating after bodies found in two locations

Monday, October 17 by Staff

Local law enforcement agencies are investigating two separate incidents after bodies were found in cars Monday morning. Sources tell Deltaplex News that two bodies were located inside of a car at Jefferson Regional hospital around 6 a.m. Monday morning, while a third body was located... Read More.

Responsible Growth Arkansas representative encourages voters on legalizing recreational marijuana

Monday, October 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

When Arkansas voters go to the polls on Nov. 8, one of the things they will be voting on is an amendment legalizing recreational marijuana in the state. Eddie Armstrong, a representative of Responsible Growth Arkansas, the organization responsible for putting the issue on the... Read More.

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Man arrested after alleged altercation with several people

Monday, October 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Forrest City man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly chased his mother and several other people with a vehicle during an altercation. Sheldon Williams Jr., 21, was taken into custody after sheriff’s deputies were sent to 3809 Community Road at 6:10 p.m.... Read More.

Cash-only bond set for woman accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend

Monday, October 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 cash-only bond was set Monday for an Altheimer woman who allegedly stabbed her former girlfriend during an alteration Saturday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jacqueline Cole, 32, with second-degree... Read More.

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Retired UAPB Chancellor Lawrence Davis Jr., dies at 88

Monday, October 17 by Ray King

The long-time chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff died Sunday at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Lawrence A. Davis Jr., was 88. Davis was named chancellor of UAPB in November 1991 and remained there until he retired in May 2012. He grew up on the campus... Read More.

One person killed in Cabot accident

Monday, October 17 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a one-vehicle accident in Cabot Sunday night. According to a preliminary report, Michael Lynn Henley, 66, was northbound on Willie Ray Drive when the 2002 Ford F150 pickup he was driving left the roadway, ran into... Read More.

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Federal trial on transgender care begins

Monday, October 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The nation’s first trial over a state’s ban on gender-confirming care for children begins in Arkansas this week, the latest fight over restrictions on transgender youth championed by Republican leaders and widely condemned by medical experts. U.S. District Judge Jay... Read More.

Tractor rider shot by sheriff’s deputy

Monday, October 17 by Ray King

DECATUR, Ark. (AP) — A 71-year-old man was fatally shot by a northwest Arkansas sheriff’s deputy who found him driving a tractor and displaying a handgun, authorities said. Nelson Amos was fatally shot Saturday by a Benton County sheriff’s deputy, according to Arkansas State Police.... Read More.

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UAPB’s Kayvon Britten Named SWAC Offensive Player Of The Week

Pine Bluff City Council unanimously passes resolution creating peer support program for PBPD

Razorback basketball top open season ranked in the Top 10

UAPB Awarded $750,000 Emerging Scholars and Leadership grant

Law enforcement investigating after bodies found in two locations

Responsible Growth Arkansas representative encourages voters on legalizing recreational marijuana

Man arrested after alleged altercation with several people

Cash-only bond set for woman accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend

Retired UAPB Chancellor Lawrence Davis Jr., dies at 88

One person killed in Cabot accident

Federal trial on transgender care begins

Tractor rider shot by sheriff’s deputy

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