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Mayor Urges Rison Residents to Support Magnolia Street Overpass Sidewalk in ARDOT Public Comment Period

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Mayor Charles Roberts is encouraging residents to submit public comments to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) in support of adding a sidewalk to the Magnolia Street (Highway 35) ...

Harrell Wilson Files for Vacant Arkansas Senate District 1 Seat, Opponent Already Surfaced

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Harrell Wilson of the Staves community has become the first candidate to officially file ...

More details released by Pine Bluff PD following fatal crash involving Quorum Court member

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(Warning: Graphic details included in this story) After filing numerous requests for a police report, ...

Three Arkansas Companies Named Among America’s Best Private Businesses by TIME and Statista

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TIME Magazine and data analytics firm Statista have released the inaugural edition of America"s ...

Pine Bluff Police Youth Camp Returns to Strengthen Community Bonds and Foster Growth

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After a six-year hiatus following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pine Bluff Police Department"s Police ...

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Star City Launches ”Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive to Support Local Students

The Star City School District is collecting school supply donations as it prepares for its annual SCSD/Bright Futures Stuff the Bus campaign to help students get ready for the upcoming school year. Community members can now drop off donations at several locations throughout Star City,... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Medical Center Earns Platinum Award for Excellence in Organ Donation and Transplantation

Jefferson Regional Medical Center has been recognized with the Southern Legacy of Life Platinum Award for its commitment to organ donation and transplantation. According to the hospital, the recognition honors the work of its Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and Operating Room teams in supporting... Read More.

Westerman Advances Key Arkansas Waterway and Flood Control Priorities in 2026 Water Resources Bill

Today, the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a markup to advance the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement: “As a water-rich state, Arkansas depends heavily on the passage of the Water Resources Development... Read More.

UAPB Introduces Mane Materials Program to Simplify Course Material Access and Support Student Readiness

Beginning Fall 2026, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will launch Mane Materials, a Total Access course materials program designed to simplify how students receive their required materials and ensure they are ready to learn on the first day of class. With Mane... Read More.
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Clinton National Airport announces additional parking spaces to existing lots, construction of new spaces

The Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock said in a social media post on Tuesday that more parking spaces have been added to existing parking lots and construction is planned for the creation of additional parking spots in the near future. Along... Read More.

Jury Sentences Ashley County Man to 112 Years on Drug Trafficking Convictions

According to a press release from The Tenth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Frank Spain announced that an Ashley County jury has convicted Aaron Dewayne Rice on multiple felony drug charges and sentenced him to a total of 112 years in the Arkansas Department of... Read More.

Arkansas Awards Over 12 Million in Grants to Support Community Development and Infrastructure Projects

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) announced Monday that more than $12.5 million has been awarded to Arkansas communities through 88 grants from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Rural Services Block Grant, and Rural Community Grant programs. According to... Read More.

Congress Considers Bill to Make Standard Time Permanent Nationwide with State Flexibility

A newly introduced bipartisan bill in Congress could change how Arkansas and the rest of the country observe time by making standard time permanent nationwide. The Sunshine for Our Kids Act of 2026, introduced July 9 by U.S. Reps. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, and Pat... Read More.

Congress Considers Bill to Make Standard Time Permanent Nationwide with State Flexibility

A newly introduced bipartisan bill in Congress could change how Arkansas and the rest... Read More.

Arkansas Ranked Best State for Religious Liberty in 2026 National Index

Arkansas has been ranked the top state in the nation for religious liberty protections,... Read More.
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Arkansas Health Officials Urge Caution as Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Fresh Produce

Arkansas consumers are encouraged to take extra precautions when purchasing and preparing fresh produce... Read More.

Sunday morning death of 66-year-old Pine Bluff man now a “criminal investigation”

Sunday morning just after 5 a.m., Dwayne Stevens was struck and killed while riding... Read More.
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Jefferson County Quorum Court Shows New Unity Under Interim Judge Whitfield

The Jefferson County Quorum Court made quick work of their meeting last night, with... Read More.

Woodlawn High School Student Council Hosts School Supply Drive for Community Donations

The Woodlawn High School Student Council is currently hosting a school supply drive that... Read More.
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Many questions, and not a lot of answers following early Sunday morning fatality

A 66-year-old Pine Bluff man was killed early on Sunday morning while riding his... Read More.

Pine Bluff Woman Held on $5K Bond After Alleged Knife Attack on Daughter

A $5,000 secured bond was set for a Pine Bluff woman accused of holding... Read More.
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UAPB Football: Golden Lions Place Five on 2026 Preseason All-SWAC Football Team

UAPB Football: Golden Lions Place Five on 2026 Preseason All-SWAC Football Team uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, AR. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced its 2026 Preseason All-SWAC Football Team on Tuesday, as selected by the league's head coaches and sports information directors. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was... Read More.

UAPB Athletics Presents: Natural State Kick-Off Classic Press Conference

UAPB Athletics Presents: Natural State Kick-Off Classic Press Conference   Pine Bluff, AR--The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletics Department invites fans, media, alumni, supporters, and community members to attend the official 2026 Natural State Kickoff Classic Press Conference as we kick off one of... Read More.
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Three Golden Lions Earn Selection to 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic

Three Golden Lions Earn Selection to 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic Photo: @UAPBLionsBSB on X 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

UAM Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Continues Tradition of Excellence Photo:uamsports.com 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.
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UAPB Great Terron Armstead Earns Place in New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame

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

UAPB Soccer: UAPB NAMES FRED LOCARIO HEAD COACH OF WOMEN’S SOCCER uapblionsroar.com 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.
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