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UAPB to Host Dr. Jackie Walters from “Married to Medicine” as Women’s History Month Speaker

Wednesday, March 6 by Alex Bivens

Dr. Jackie Walters, renowned star of “Married to Medicine,” will be the distinguished lecturer for Women’s History Month at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Dr. Walters will deliver her keynote address at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the... Read More.

Julius Handcock, Lonoke Farm Resident Director, Recognized for Black History Month

Tuesday, February 27 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — Julius Handcock grew up on a family farm with his parents and seven siblings in St. Francis County in Arkansas where they grew vegetables and field crops and raised livestock. Now he manages 923 acres for the University of Arkansas... Read More.

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Nominations are being accepted through the end of the month for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame

Friday, February 9 by Greg

Nominations are being accepted through the end of the month for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. Now in its eighth year, the program celebrates Arkansas' unique culinary heritage. Famed Arkansas broadcaster and columnist Rex Nelson is one of the founders of the Arkansas... Read More.

Professor Ilyasah Shabazz Keynote Speaker for UAPB Black History Month

Tuesday, February 6 by Alex Bivens

PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS – Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X and an award-winning author, educator, and producer, will be the distinguished keynote speaker for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Black History Month celebration on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 10:00... Read More.

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Westerman and Boozeman introduce bipartisan resolution to make October National Dyslexia Awareness Month

Thursday, October 26 by Greg

U.S. Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) and Erin Houchin (R-Ind.) introduced a resolution recognizing October 2023 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. Alongside this resolution, Westerman also joined Reps. Houchin and Brownley to introduce the 21st Century Dyslexia Act, legislation that works to... Read More.

Jefferson County Health Department hold flu clinic through the month of October

Thursday, October 5 by Alex Bivens

In an effort to reduce the number of cases of flu this year, the Jefferson County Health Department will be administering flu shots through the month of October and has planned a mass effort Friday. Lakesha Webb-Collins with the Arkansas Department of Health explained the... Read More.

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Grant County Fair in Sheridan begins it’s run next month

Thursday, August 10 by Alex Bivens

Next month, the popular Grant County Fair in Sheridan begins it's run and the Fair Board Chairman Michael Michael was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex with Rick Walker to talk about preparations. Rick asked him how many people serve on the committee Big changes are taking... Read More.

Governor Sanders Declares May as Arkansas Beef Month and Arkansas Egg Month

Friday, May 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

On May 18, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined agriculture leaders and industry partners in declaring May as Arkansas Beef Month and Arkansas Egg Month. The proclamations highlight the state’s beef and egg industries and the value that both contribute to Arkansas’s economy. “Agriculture is our... Read More.

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May is high blood pressure awareness month

Thursday, May 18 by Ray King

May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a contributing risk for heart disease in individuals, according to Teresa Henson, Extension specialist-program outreach coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. “Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure... Read More.

UAPB Golf: Patrick Mwendapole Named SwingU College Player of the Month

Monday, May 15 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Golf: Patrick Mwendapole Named SwingU College Player of the Month Norman, Okla.- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Patrick Mwendapole has been named the men's SwingU NCAA Division I (HBCU) College Player of the Month, it was announced today. Mwendapole led Arkansas-Pine Bluff to their first-ever... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court fails to approve policy & procedures ordinance for fourth straight month

Monday, April 24 by Staff

By Ray King For the fourth straight month, the Jefferson County Quorum Court has failed to approve an ordinance setting out the policies and procedures for its operation for the next two years. Because that ordinance was not approved, County Judge Gerald Robinson adjourned the meeting... Read More.

The Advancing Health Literacy Program talks Diabetes in light of Black History Month

Thursday, February 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

In light of Black History Month, the Advancing Health Literacy Program (AHLP) of Pine Bluff is highlighting key health conditions that the Pine Bluff community face to bring awareness and promote prevention. Deseray McKinzy, the Media Coordinator for AHLP joined the Oldies 1013 Morning... Read More.

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UAPB to Host Dr. Jackie Walters from “Married to Medicine” as Women’s History Month Speaker

Julius Handcock, Lonoke Farm Resident Director, Recognized for Black History Month

Nominations are being accepted through the end of the month for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame

Professor Ilyasah Shabazz Keynote Speaker for UAPB Black History Month

Westerman and Boozeman introduce bipartisan resolution to make October National Dyslexia Awareness Month

Jefferson County Health Department hold flu clinic through the month of October

Grant County Fair in Sheridan begins it’s run next month

Governor Sanders Declares May as Arkansas Beef Month and Arkansas Egg Month

May is high blood pressure awareness month

UAPB Golf: Patrick Mwendapole Named SwingU College Player of the Month

Jefferson County Quorum Court fails to approve policy & procedures ordinance for fourth straight month

The Advancing Health Literacy Program talks Diabetes in light of Black History Month

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