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Billie Eilish receives MLK Jr. Beloved Community Environmental Justice Award

Monday, January 19 by ABC News

Billie Eilish accepted the 2026 MLK Jr. Beloved Community Environmental Justice Award in Atlanta over the weekend.After receiving the honor presented by the King Center, Billie admitted in her acceptance speech that it was "hard to celebrate" given that environmental... Read More.

Tommy May Named Grand Marshal for 2026 Pine Bluff MLK Marade and Parade

Tuesday, January 13 by Luke Matheson

J. Thomas “Tommy” May, retired chairman and chief executive officer of Simmons First National Corporation, has been named grand marshal of the 42nd Annual Pine Bluff Interested Citizens for Voter Registration (PBICVR) Original KingFest™ MLK Marade/Parade. The annual event, which honors the legacy of Dr.... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department Annual Fishing Derby Set for Aug. 16 at MLK Park Pond

Tuesday, August 12 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department’s Annual Fishing Derby will cast off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Martin Luther King Park pond, offering a morning of fun, food, and community connection. The free event is open to children ages 15 and under... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Found Not Guilty in 2023 MLK Park Shooting Case

Monday, June 30 by Luke Matheson

A Pine Bluff man has been acquitted of all charges related to a deadly 2023 shooting at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. A Jefferson County jury found 22-year-old Deshawn Chapman not guilty on a charge of first-degree murder, four counts of first-degree battery, and three... Read More.

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City Council approves new football and soccer field at MLK Park

Monday, August 5 by Greg

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council Monday adopted a resolution authorizing a contract with 1911 Construction to construct a new Little League football and soccer field at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., park. Council member Steven Shaner, who was one of... Read More.

Council member Frazier joins MLK Commission on anti-bullying campaign

Friday, May 3 by Ray King

City Council Member Lanette R. Frazier of Ward 3 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas proudly announces her partnership with the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission to escort the Pine Bluff Anti-Bullying Campaign to the nation's capital. This collaborative effort aims to address the pressing issue... Read More.

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Rainbow Trout are being stocked in MLK pond

Thursday, December 14 by Rick Walker

Once again this year, beautiful and tasty Rainbow Trout and being stocked in all the community ponds around the state by Arkansas Game & Fish. Clint Coleman joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about hundreds of pounds of these fish available to... Read More.

County Judge Robinson discusses Family Fun Day event at MLK Jr. Park May 20th

Wednesday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson is reviving an event that he first held when he was county sheriff by bringing back a Family Fun Day this Saturday at Martin Luther King Park. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, Robinson said the fun begins... Read More.

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$500,000 bond set for two men involved in MLK Park murder

Monday, May 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $500,000 bond was set Monday for one adult and a juvenile accused of being involved in a shooting at Martin Luther King Jr. park that resulted in the death of one person and injuries to four more. Pine Bluff District Judge John... Read More.

20-year-old White Hall man arrested for MLK Park murder

Saturday, May 13 by Staff

A 20-year-old White Hall man has been arrested for first degree murder following a shooting incident at Martin Luther King Park on May 6. Deshawn Chapman was arrested Friday on a charge of first degree murder, two counts of battery in the first degree,... Read More.

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Arkansas Game and Fish restock MLK Park pond with rainbow trout

Wednesday, December 14 by Staff

If you missed out on the Rainbow Trout at MLK Pond, never fear, more are coming. Rick Walker has this report:

UAPB Basketball to Celebrate MLK Day on the Court against Bethune Cookman

Monday, January 17 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Basketball to Celebrate MLK Day on the Court against Bethune Cookman PINE BLUFF, AR – Both men's and women's University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff basketball teams are prepared to spend their Martin Luther King Day by coming together on the basketball court, looking... Read More.

Stories tagged with: mlk

Billie Eilish receives MLK Jr. Beloved Community Environmental Justice Award

Tommy May Named Grand Marshal for 2026 Pine Bluff MLK Marade and Parade

Pine Bluff Police Department Annual Fishing Derby Set for Aug. 16 at MLK Park Pond

Pine Bluff Man Found Not Guilty in 2023 MLK Park Shooting Case

City Council approves new football and soccer field at MLK Park

Council member Frazier joins MLK Commission on anti-bullying campaign

Rainbow Trout are being stocked in MLK pond

County Judge Robinson discusses Family Fun Day event at MLK Jr. Park May 20th

$500,000 bond set for two men involved in MLK Park murder

20-year-old White Hall man arrested for MLK Park murder

Arkansas Game and Fish restock MLK Park pond with rainbow trout

UAPB Basketball to Celebrate MLK Day on the Court against Bethune Cookman

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