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Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Beyoncé named in readers’ choice list of the 100 greatest American songwriters

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

The New York Times released a list of the 30 greatest living American songwriters in April, based on feedback from more than 250 music insiders and six Times critics. The list drew criticism from music fans, prompting the newspaper to... Read More.

Loni Harshaw, UAPB Alumna, Named 2026 Arkansans for the Arts Teacher of the Year

Tuesday, June 2 by Haleigh Reichen

Loni Harshaw, an art teacher at Little Rock Southwest High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been named the 2026 Arkansans for the Arts Teacher of the Year. She is a 2009 graduate in art education from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Harshaw... Read More.

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Malinda Berry Named Unopposed Republican Candidate for Cleveland County District 6 Justice of the Peace

Thursday, May 28 by Haleigh Reichen

Voters in Cleveland County’s District 6 will see a new Republican candidate on the ballot this fall following the death of longtime Justice of the Peace Owen Rushing late last year. The Cleveland County Republican Committee announced Malinda Berry of the Calmer community will appear... Read More.

Movies more likely to star talking animals or men named Chris than women over 60, study finds

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

A new study has found that talking animals and men named Chris are more likely to star on the big screen than women over 60.The study was conducted by the Centre for Aging Better through research from the Age Without... Read More.

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Elton John named first-ever president of UK’s Ivors Academy

Friday, May 22 by ABC News

Elton John got an honor that nobody has ever received before Thursday in London.He was named the first-ever president of The Ivors Academy, a U.K. not-for-profit that works to support, empower and celebrate songwriters and composers. The Academy also hands... Read More.

UAPB Hospitality Student Semiyah Smith Named National Scholarship Recipient

Tuesday, May 19 by Alex Bivens

Semiyah Smith, a student of hospitality and tourism management at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, was recently named a recipient of the Pathways to Success Scholarship and Professional Development Program. Supported by the Destinations International (DI) Foundation, the initiative is designed to... Read More.

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Olivia Rodrigo reveals who named her new album

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Unlike her first two albums, SOUR and GUTS, Olivia Rodrigo's upcoming third album has a long title: you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. But it turns out Olivia didn't come up with that title herself.Olivia's official fan Instagram account, @LiviesHQ,... Read More.

Hannah Harper named ‘American Idol’ winner

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

A mom of three who auditioned for American Idol with a song about postpartum depression and motherhood was named the show's newest champion on Monday night.Hannah Harper, of Willow Springs, Missouri, won the season after overcoming runner-up Jordan McCullough and third-place finisher Keyla Richardson."I... Read More.

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Ciara Miller, Tefi Pessoa named new hosts of ‘Love Island USA’ companion series ‘Aftersun’

Monday, May 11 by ABC News

Two new bombshells are entering the villa.Summer House star Ciara Miller has joined Love Island USA as the new cohost of the show's companion series, Aftersun. She will now host the reality dating competition series' aftershow alongside Tefi Pessoa.Peacock made the announcement in Read More.

Ms. Lashana Barnes Named Pine Bluff School District Teacher of the Year

Friday, May 8 by Haleigh Reichen

The Pine Bluff School District has proudly announced their Teacher of the Year! On a post from Facebook made by the school district, they write: Join us in celebrating our 2025–2026 Pine Bluff School District Teacher of the Year, Ms. Lashana Barnes! Representing Forrest Park/Greenville Kinder Academy,... Read More.

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Crossett trucking executive named board chair of Arkansas Trucking Association

Wednesday, May 6 by Rick Walker

The Arkansas Trucking Association named Alan Riels as chairman of its board of directors. Riels is the president and CEO of Dedicated Logistics LLC, a Crossett-based freight carrier with more than 70 trucks, which he co-founded in June 2002 with his mother, Ruth Riels. Under... Read More.

Jay-Z named among 30 greatest American living songwriters, says ‘4:44’ was hardest album to write

Tuesday, April 28 by ABC News

Jay-Z has been writing raps for over a decade, starting with documenting them in a green notebook before eventually abandoning writing them down altogether. His hardest album to create, he told The New York Times Magazine, was 4:44."'4:44' was the... Read More.

Stories tagged with: named

Loni Harshaw, UAPB Alumna, Named 2026 Arkansans for the Arts Teacher of the Year

Malinda Berry Named Unopposed Republican Candidate for Cleveland County District 6 Justice of the Peace

Movies more likely to star talking animals or men named Chris than women over 60, study finds

Elton John named first-ever president of UK’s Ivors Academy

UAPB Hospitality Student Semiyah Smith Named National Scholarship Recipient

Olivia Rodrigo reveals who named her new album

Hannah Harper named ‘American Idol’ winner

Ciara Miller, Tefi Pessoa named new hosts of ‘Love Island USA’ companion series ‘Aftersun’

Ms. Lashana Barnes Named Pine Bluff School District Teacher of the Year

Crossett trucking executive named board chair of Arkansas Trucking Association

Jay-Z named among 30 greatest American living songwriters, says ‘4:44’ was hardest album to write

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