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Pine Bluff"s annual Independence Day fireworks show will return this year after the city"s Advertising and Promotion Commission stepped in to organize the event following the Pine Bluff Festival ...
IMPORTANT UPDATE: SHERIDAN"S INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
After closely monitoring the latest weather forecasts and out ...
The Magnolia will host its second "First Friday" event on Friday, July 3rd, as ...
Graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs at the University of Arkansas at Pine ...
Cooling stations are now open at Pine Bluff fire stations from 1 PM–6 PM ...
Local News
The City of Pine Bluff is hosting a FREE Dump Day on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 6 AM to 2 PM at Hestand Stadium.
Residents can dispose of appliances, furniture, mattresses, scrap metal, yard waste, and other items. However, the site will not accept... Read More.
On July 2, 2026, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers responded to the 1800 block of South Marsh Street to conduct a welfare check.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male deceased inside a vehicle. The individual has been identified as Marcus Douglas.
Based on the preliminary... Read More.
An 84-year-old woman from Fordyce was found floating in the therapy pool at the Carl Redus, Jr. Aquatics Center on June 10, and now more than three weeks later, everyone is still wondering what happened. The Mayor's Office, which has taken the lead in... Read More.
America is hitting a major milestone this year as the young country turns 250!
To celebrate the occasion, Sheridan will hold its first Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 4, at 10 a.m.
Leading up to America’s 250th birthday, a series of events will take place... Read More.
Nine Arkansas hospitals have been cited by the Trump administration as part of a nationwide effort to enforce federal hospital price transparency requirements, with facilities receiving either warning letters or requests to submit corrective action plans.
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services... Read More.
A student team from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) earned Second Place Overall and the Best Presentation Award at the 2026 HBCU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Event at the Westin Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, Georgia.
The annual event brought together more than 30... Read More.
The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a death at Crane Lake near New Edinburg.
According to Sheriff-elect Brad Young, the investigation remains ongoing, and there is currently no indication that foul play was involved.
The body will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory... Read More.
Kickstart Kingsland will host a community bingo fundraiser Saturday, July 4, with proceeds supporting construction of the future Kingsland Amphitheater.
The event begins at 5 p.m. at the former Kingsland School, 16650 U.S. 79, and marks the start of plans to hold bingo games every... Read More.
Kickstart Kingsland will host a community bingo fundraiser Saturday, July 4, with proceeds supporting... Read More.
A $100,000 secured bond was set for a Pine Bluff woman accused of having... Read More.
Ivan Whitfield officially began serving as Jefferson County judge Wednesday following the early retirement... Read More.
U.S. Marshals Service and the Arkansas State Police recently concluded two coordinated enforcement operations... Read More.
Jefferson Regional is proud to welcome back Dr. Meer Akbar Ali, who has rejoined... Read More.
The Cleveland County Historical Society is celebrating America's 250th birthday by discounting Volumes I... Read More.
A $5,000 secured bond was set for a Pine Bluff woman accused of chasing... Read More.
Graduate students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) earned top honors... Read More.
Local Sports
Three Golden Lions Earn Selection to 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic
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PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff baseball program continues to gain national recognition as three Golden Lions have been selected to participate in the 2026 HBCU Swingman... Read More.
UAM Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Continues Tradition of Excellence
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MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello is preparing to celebrate another distinguished group of former student-athletes, coaches and supporters with the induction of the UAM Sports Hall of Fame Class... Read More.
UAPB Great Terron Armstead Earns Place in New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Former University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff standout and NFL All-Pro offensive tackle Terron Armstead has received one of the highest honors in franchise history, as he was selected... Read More.
UAPB Soccer: UAPB NAMES FRED LOCARIO HEAD COACH OF WOMEN’S SOCCER
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PINE BLUFF, AR. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Athletics Department is proud to announce the appointment of Fred Locario as the new Head Coach of Women's Soccer. Locario arrives in Pine Bluff... Read More.
UAPB FOOTBALL: GOLDEN LIONS MEGA CAMP ARRIVES IN LITTLE ROCK, GET READY
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PINE BLUFF, AR. — The wait is almost over. Tomorrow, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Golden Lions Football program will transform War Memorial Stadium into one of the most electric... Read More.
UAPB Places 174 Student-Athletes on SWAC All-Academic Team
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PINE BLUFF AR. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff placed 174 student‑athletes on the 2025‑26 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) All‑Academic Team, underscoring the Golden Lions' continued commitment to excellence in the classroom and in competition.
Student‑athletes from... Read More.


