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Trey Ashcraft with the Pine Bluff Small Business Association discussed supporting local businesses this Black Friday

Wednesday, November 27 by Alex Bivens

For many years, the day after Thanksgiving was referred to as the busiest shopping day of the year as people start buying for Christmas. Black Friday, as the day is known, is also an important day for small businesses and Trey Ashcraft, who is on... Read More.

Quapaw and Local Officials discuss Saracen Casino Resort progress

Wednesday, October 30 by Luke Matheson

The final beam was lifted into place for the new hotel and convention center at Saracen Casino Resort on Tuesday with a host of workers, media, government officials, and Quapaw Nation officials on hand. One such official was the new Quapaw Nation Business Committee Chair... Read More.

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Watson Chapel Superintendent discusses the innovative Wildcat Store to support local families

Thursday, October 17 by Alex Bivens

The new Superintendent of the Watson Chapel School District on Friday talked about the Wildcat Store, an on-campus project which he began to benefit students and their families who need help. Dr. Keith McGee was named Superintendent in July and was a guest on the... Read More.

Stice addresses Pharmacy Benefit Managers issues

Tuesday, September 10 by Alex Bivens

The State Insurance Department recently fined two pharmacy benefit managers a significant amount of money after accusing them of underpaying pharmacies less than the cost of the medications they ordered. Lelan Stice, the owner of Doctor’s Orders Pharmacies was a recent guest on the Oldies... Read More.

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Local church classified as total loss after large fire

Monday, August 12 by Alex Bivens

A fire of as yet unknown origin at an abandoned church Sunday has been classified as a total loss, according to a press release from Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services. The fire was reported at the former Victory Baptist Church at 507 W. 6th Ave.... Read More.

Sunstar merges with First Arkansas Insurance of Pine Bluff

Tuesday, June 11 by Alex Bivens

Little Rock, AR – Sunstar Insurance Group, LLC announced a merger with First Arkansas Insurance in Pine Bluff — elevating Sunstar’s statewide presence to now include 14 independent insurance locations and over 120 employees generating almost $19 million in combined revenue. First Arkansas will... Read More.

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Local baseball coach Sebastian Stargell will host a “Pro-Day” in June

Wednesday, May 29 by Alex Bivens

Long time local baseball coach Sebastian Stargell will be hosting a “Pro-Day” in June in an effort to revive interest in the sport. Stargell was a guest on Talk Back Live and explained the event to host Floyd Donald. Asked why he was doing it, Stargell... Read More.

UAPB Educational Centers to Recruit Youth to Agriculture Careers, Assist Local Farmers

Monday, April 29 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is establishing educational centers related to climate-smart agriculture and aquaculture on campus and at the UAPB Farm in Lonoke, Arkansas, according to Dr. Tomekia White, facilitator of UAPB’s water quality/water quantity edge-of-field... Read More.

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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.

Local School Closings

Friday, January 12 by Alex Bivens

Due to a power outage, Pine Buff High School classes are canceled for today 1/12/24. Students that attend the high school will make up this day at a later date. The phone lines are also down because of no electricity. All other campuses are... Read More.

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Watley predicts King Cotton to generate $250,000 for local economy

Wednesday, December 27 by Ray King

The King Cotton Holiday Classic which began Wednesday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center is expected to generate more than $250,000 for the local economy. That’s according to Ryan Watley, CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff which brought the tournament back in 2018 after it... Read More.

Local Salvation Army needs last minute help with Angel Tree gifts

Monday, December 11 by Greg

With Christmas two weeks away, the Salvation Army is wrapping up its annual Angel Tree program and on Monday, Capt. Jason Pardue was asked how this year’s drive went. Morning show host Greg Horne asked Pardue how people would go about doing that. Pardue also talked... Read More.

Stories tagged with: local

Trey Ashcraft with the Pine Bluff Small Business Association discussed supporting local businesses this Black Friday

Quapaw and Local Officials discuss Saracen Casino Resort progress

Watson Chapel Superintendent discusses the innovative Wildcat Store to support local families

Stice addresses Pharmacy Benefit Managers issues

Local church classified as total loss after large fire

Sunstar merges with First Arkansas Insurance of Pine Bluff

Local baseball coach Sebastian Stargell will host a “Pro-Day” in June

UAPB Educational Centers to Recruit Youth to Agriculture Careers, Assist Local Farmers

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

Local School Closings

Watley predicts King Cotton to generate $250,000 for local economy

Local Salvation Army needs last minute help with Angel Tree gifts

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