1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (1039+ words) Editor's note: In part 2 of this two-part series, the alumni gather for an 1890s experience and a meet and greet with the UAPB Athletics Department and Elbert Bennett, vice chancellor for Student Affairs. From aquaculture ponds to research labs and finally…...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago  (320+ words) Two people were killed and two others injured in a shooting Thursday night at a Pine Bluff gas station, according to the Pine Bluff Police Department. Officers responded just after 9: 30 p. m. to a reported shooting at a gas station at 101 N. Blake…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago  (571+ words) A short documentary chronicling a young lawyer's rise to scripting Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech at the 1963 March on Washington entertained a full auditorium at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. "The Baddest Speechwriter…...

12+ hour, 8+ min ago  (191+ words) Unified Christian Alliance Inc. held its 28th Baccalaureate Scholarship program at the Breath of Life Church on May 3. Nine recipients were awarded scholarships to attend the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The scholarship recipients, their schools, and award amounts: Jessica…...

12+ hour, 34+ min ago  (313+ words) Mayor-elect Samantha Johnson is calling on residents, businesses and community groups to get involved as Kingsland prepares to host the Get Rhythm Music Festival later this year. The event is scheduled for Sept. 26, and organizers are aiming to make it…...

19+ hour, 14+ min ago  (542+ words) Vendors at the 37th annual Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Expo took the Christmas in May theme to heart." Fall-like cool weather greeted visitors at the Pine Bluff Convention Center on Thursday, as businesspersons inside helped them get into…...

19+ hour, 8+ min ago  (143+ words) A veteran member of Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services is being recognized for his academic achievement and continued commitment to professional growth. Lt. Joe Kisel is set to graduate Saturday from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (580+ words) Jefferson County officials warned this week that the state could potentially shut down portions of the county's solid waste and tire-processing operations if required financial assurance agreements are not approved before a looming deadline. This set off tense debate among…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (218+ words) The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a text message scam involving fake traffic citations designed to obtain money or personal information. The release said the messages often direct recipients to click suspicious links or respond to acknowledge…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (323+ words) The Pine Bluff Police Department will host a promotion ceremony beginning at noon Friday to recognize officers advancing in rank within the department. The ceremony will be held inside the new City Council chambers at the Det. Kevin D. Collins Training…...