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Sheridan Hires Pine Bluff Native Chance Cleveland as New Head Baseball Coach for 2026-27

Tuesday, May 12 by Haleigh Reichen

The Sheridan School District has announced the hiring of Chance Cleveland, a Pine Bluff native, as the Yellowjackets’ new head baseball coach for the 2026-27 school year. The district’s Board of Education approved the hire at its monthly board meeting Monday night. Cleveland currently serves as... Read More.

UAPB FOOTBALL: UAPB Names Pine Bluff Native Keith Scott Defensive Backs Coach and Special Teams Coordinator

Thursday, May 7 by Laron Marbley

UAPB FOOTBALL: UAPB Names Pine Bluff Native Keith Scott Defensive Backs Coach and Special Teams Coordinator uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, AR.- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has named Keith Scott as Assistant Coach, Defensive Backs Coach, and Special Teams Coordinator, head football coach Alonzo Hampton announced. A... Read More.

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A sold-out Athens, Georgia, crowd greets native sons Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan

Monday, April 27 by ABC News

A sold-out audience of 63,000 fans turned out to see Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan headline Sanford Stadium on Saturday, in a night that included a couple surprises.Fellow Georgia native Lauren Alaina and CMA new artist of the year Zach Top prepped the crowd... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas Native Jeb Little Launches U.S. Senate Bid Against Tom Cotton

Thursday, January 29 by Lori Basiewicz

Jeb Little, who most recently has worked for the Arkansas State Police, has declared he is running against Senator Tom Cotton in the March 2026 primary for the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate. Mr. Little was born and raised in Southeast Arkansas, graduated... Read More.

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Former Deputy Sentenced to 20 Years in Murder of Pine Bluff Native Sonya Massey

Thursday, January 29 by Luke Matheson

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following his conviction in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Pine Bluff native who was killed inside her home after calling 911 for help. Sean Grayson, 31, was found guilty of... Read More.

El Dorado Native John Shepherd Nominated to the Federal Bench

Wednesday, January 7 by Lori Basiewicz

El Dorado native John Shepherd received a nomination to the federal bench in the Western District of Arkansas by President Trump. Shepherd is currently a judge in the 13th State Judicial District and is a partner at Shepherd & Shepherd, P.A. He is the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Native Joe Fox to Be Inducted into Arkansas Agricultural Hall of Fame

Wednesday, January 7 by Lori Basiewicz

Joe Fox, formerly of Pine Bluff, is one of six individuals scheduled to be inducted into the Arkansas Agricultural Hall of Fame in March 2026. Mr. Fox’s 50-year career in wood products began with the Pine Bluff-based family business operated by his father and... Read More.

White Hall Native and Former Arkansas State Star Tyler Zuber Claimed by Miami Marlins

Saturday, July 19 by Luke Matheson

The Miami Marlins have claimed right-handed pitcher Tyler Zuber off waivers from the New York Mets and have designated fellow right-hander Nick Nastrini for assignment, the organization announced Wednesday. Zuber, a White Hall native, has been optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville following the move. A former... Read More.

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Stuttgart Native David Walker Becomes Highest NFL Draftee from University of Central Arkansas

Saturday, April 26 by Luke Matheson

David Walker, a standout defensive end from Stuttgart who played at the University of Central Arkansas, made history by becoming the highest NFL draftee from his school. He was selected in the fourth round, 121st overall, by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2025... Read More.

1964 Olympic champion and former Pine Bluff native passes away at 84

Thursday, November 21 by Luke Matheson

Dallas Long, the 1964 Olympic shot put champion in Tokyo and multiple world record-breaker, has died at the age of 84. Dallas Crutcher Long was born in Pine Bluff (AR) on June 13, 1940 and passed on Sunday (Nov. 10) in Whitefish, Montana of natural... Read More.

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Arkansas Native Tuskegee Airman Celebrates 104th Birthday

Friday, July 12 by Laron Marbley

Arkansas Native Tuskegee Airman Celebrates 104th Birthday Sergeant First Class Thomas Franklin Vaughns (born July 7, 1920) recently celebrated his 104th birthday and has accomplished many great things during his lifetime. The American veteran was a member of the famed group of World War II... Read More.

Pine Bluff native named Police Chief in Washington D.C.

Wednesday, July 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK —According to KATV Channel 7, a Pine Bluff native with more than 25 years of law enforcement experience became chief of police of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., on Monday, becoming the first African-American woman named as permanent chief of... Read More.

Stories tagged with: native

Sheridan Hires Pine Bluff Native Chance Cleveland as New Head Baseball Coach for 2026-27

UAPB FOOTBALL: UAPB Names Pine Bluff Native Keith Scott Defensive Backs Coach and Special Teams Coordinator

A sold-out Athens, Georgia, crowd greets native sons Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan

Southeast Arkansas Native Jeb Little Launches U.S. Senate Bid Against Tom Cotton

Former Deputy Sentenced to 20 Years in Murder of Pine Bluff Native Sonya Massey

El Dorado Native John Shepherd Nominated to the Federal Bench

Pine Bluff Native Joe Fox to Be Inducted into Arkansas Agricultural Hall of Fame

White Hall Native and Former Arkansas State Star Tyler Zuber Claimed by Miami Marlins

Stuttgart Native David Walker Becomes Highest NFL Draftee from University of Central Arkansas

1964 Olympic champion and former Pine Bluff native passes away at 84

Arkansas Native Tuskegee Airman Celebrates 104th Birthday

Pine Bluff native named Police Chief in Washington D.C.

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