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UAPB announces Smokie Norful as Commencement Speaker

PINE BLUFF, Ark.—The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) on Monday announced that Smokie Norful—renowned pastor, Grammy Award-winning recording artist, educator, and UAPB alumnus—will serve as speaker for its 171st commencement ceremony. It will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the... Read More.
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House speaker Shepherd won’t seek another term

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican Matthew Shepherd, Arkansas’ longest-serving House speaker, said Tuesday he won’t seek another term leading the House next year. Shepherd has served as House speaker since 2018, and his term will end in January 2025. He has served in the... Read More.

Rep. Bruce Westerman issues statement on Speaker vote

Today, the House of Representatives took a series of votes to elect the next Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The House recessed until January 4th without choosing a Speaker. Representative Westerman issued the following statement in response: “While I am frustrated that the... Read More.
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Shepherd named speaker of state House of Representatives

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Matthew Shepherd was elected to serve another term as speaker of the Arkansas House as lawmakers formally adjourned this year’s session Tuesday. The majority Republican House elected Shepherd by voice vote as the chamber’s speaker-designate after Republican Rep. Austin McCollum,... Read More.