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The Pine Bluff Convention Center and Hotel Public Facilities Board has ratified a city ordinance from Feb. 20 allowing t...
12/18/2024

The Pine Bluff Convention Center and Hotel Public Facilities Board has ratified a city ordinance from Feb. 20 allowing the board to close on an $18 million senior loan and $1.9 million junior loan toward a Courtyard by Marriott hotel next to the Convention Center.

The Public Facilities Board will officially acquire the property once loan documents are signed sometime this week. The city, which also loaned the board $3 million, will have no liability to repay the debt.

The Pine Bluff Convention Center and Hotel Public Facilities Board has ratified a city ordinance from Feb. 20 allowing the board to close on an $18 million senior loan and $1.9 million junior loan toward a Courtyard by Marriott hotel next to the Convention Center.

Phyllis Hodges detested history as a young girl, only to embrace it years later."When you say history, you're looking at...
12/17/2024

Phyllis Hodges detested history as a young girl, only to embrace it years later.

"When you say history, you're looking at the past. Several individuals are deceased, and back in the day as a young African American female, when I saw people who look like me, they were downtrodden, didn't have anything and it was horrible, so I didn't like the story," she said.

After much prayer, she said, Hodges did her own research into what she calls living history -- delving into the lives of those who have not passed away.

Phyllis Hodges detested history as a young girl, only to embrace it years later.

Nonconference play finishes with a Tuesday matinee for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.The UAPB men's basketbal...
12/17/2024

Nonconference play finishes with a Tuesday matinee for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

The UAPB men's basketball team will host Ecclesia College at noon at H.O. Clemmons Arena for the final game of 2024.

UAPB (2-10) is 2-0 at home with wins over Champion Christian College and Central Arkansas. The Golden Lions lost a pair of road games over the past week and are looking to take a win into Christmas break.

Nonconference play finishes with a Tuesday matinee for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. delivered a graduation address emphasizing the milestone the graduates of t...
12/17/2024

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. delivered a graduation address emphasizing the milestone the graduates of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) 2024-C Basic Training Class achieved.

"Today marks a significant milestone in your lives," Woods said. "You stand here not just as individuals who have completed a rigorous and demanding training program, but as newly minted members of a noble profession--law enforcement."

Woods underscored the core principles that will guide the new officers throughout their careers: the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, professionalism, honor, integrity, and public service. "The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics is not just a set of guidelines; it is the very foundation of our profession," he said. "It reminds us that our primary duty is to serve the community, safeguard lives and protect the innocent."

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. delivered a graduation address emphasizing the milestone the graduates of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) 2024-C Basic Training Class achieved.

Texas set a new Moody Center scoring record Sunday afternoon in a lopsided men's basketball win against the University o...
12/16/2024

Texas set a new Moody Center scoring record Sunday afternoon in a lopsided men's basketball win against the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

UAPB fell 121-57 in Austin, Texas, in the Golden Lions' final nonconference road game this season.

Both teams opened the game with 3-pointers in the first 35 seconds of the game. Longhorn guard Jordan Pope scored first, followed by UAPB (2-10) guard Quentin Bolton Jr.

Texas set a new Moody Center scoring record Sunday afternoon in a lopsided men's basketball win against the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Tobias Prall has been on a 3-point shooting tear, and Southeast Arkansas College needed every one of the sophomore's bas...
12/16/2024

Tobias Prall has been on a 3-point shooting tear, and Southeast Arkansas College needed every one of the sophomore's baskets.

Prall made 6 treys and led SEARK with 25 points Saturday in a 69-68 men's basketball win over Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, Miss. Prall has made 25 3-pointers in his last 4 games and scored 20 or more points in 5 of his last 7 games.

Tobias Prall has been on a 3-point shooting tear, and Southeast Arkansas College needed every one of the sophomore's baskets.

From the moment Clarksville’s Jonathon Garrett went on bended knee to propose, Pine Bluff resident Essence Vizl not only...
12/16/2024

From the moment Clarksville’s Jonathon Garrett went on bended knee to propose, Pine Bluff resident Essence Vizl not only said yes, but she kept dancing for joy around her future husband and reminding him how much she loves him.

Garrett, 24, convinced the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission to allow him to arrive 30 minutes early at the nightly Enchanted Land of Lights and Legends at Regional Park as the setting for his proposal. Vizl, 23, a native Australian, took a walk through the arch lights near the end of the exhibit when Garrett popped the question.

From the moment Clarksville’s Jonathon Garrett went on bended knee to propose, Pine Bluff resident Essence Vizl not only said yes, but she kept dancing for joy around her future husband and reminding him how much she loves him.

The Pine Bluff Black Chamber of Commerce (PBBCC) recently hosted more than 100 participants from the annual Rural Local ...
12/15/2024

The Pine Bluff Black Chamber of Commerce (PBBCC) recently hosted more than 100 participants from the annual Rural Local Initiatives Support Corporation's (LISC) Seminar.

As part of a bus tour showcasing the Arkansas Delta, this stop highlighted Pine Bluff's culture, history "and the PBBCC's commitment to economic empowerment," according to a news release. LISC is a nonprofit corporation that supports community development.

Rural LISC's multi-day seminar brought together economic development leaders and stakeholders to explore rural challenges, opportunities and emerging trends. The tour offered firsthand insight into communities like Pine Bluff, "where real progress is rooted in authentic community engagement," according to the release.

The Pine Bluff Black Chamber of Commerce (PBBCC) recently hosted more than 100 participants from the annual Rural Local Initiatives Support Corporation's (LISC) Seminar.

Just 3½ years ago, Indonesia Jackson graduated Pine Bluff High School as its valedictorian."Three other young Black wome...
12/15/2024

Just 3½ years ago, Indonesia Jackson graduated Pine Bluff High School as its valedictorian.

"Three other young Black women and I were valedictorians of our respective high schools in the Pine Bluff area. That had never happened," she said.

All had received scholarships to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, but Jackson initially planned to attend Grambling State University, wanting a change of scenery.

"What made me stay was not only the fact that (UAPB was) recruiting me, but the fact that it valued me and did not see me as just a number," Jackson said. "I can truly say there's no place like home."

Jackson offered the student reflection in UAPB's fall 2024 commencement Saturday morning at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, the same venue where she delivered her valedictory address as a Zebra.

Just 3½ years ago, Indonesia Jackson graduated Pine Bluff High School as its valedictorian.

Jefferson County has announced that it has partnered with LRS South to provide curbside residential solid waste services...
12/15/2024

Jefferson County has announced that it has partnered with LRS South to provide curbside residential solid waste services for the unincorporated areas within the county. The new service will begin on Jan. 2, according to a news release.

Starting Monday, Dec. 16, LRS will deliver new blue trash carts to residents. The current service schedule will remain the same to ensure a smooth transition. Residents should only use the new LRS blue trash carts for waste collection.

Jefferson County has announced that it has partnered with LRS South to provide curbside residential solid waste services for the unincorporated areas within the county. The new service will begin on Jan. 2, according to a news release.

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission (A&P) has awarded more than $1.6 million in funding for the upcoming...
12/14/2024

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission (A&P) has awarded more than $1.6 million in funding for the upcoming year.

"This endeavor will support local non-profit organizations, community programs, and the operations of the Pine Bluff Convention Center, aimed at creating memorable experiences and driving economic growth in the area," according to a news release.

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission (A&P) has awarded more than $1.6 million in funding for the upcoming year.

The transfer portal is open, and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may soon need it to find a new batch of wide r...
12/14/2024

The transfer portal is open, and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may soon need it to find a new batch of wide receivers.

At least four UAPB receivers are now in the portal. JaVonnie Gibson was the first to make clear his intentions, but Aramoni Rhone, Donovan Giles and Derrick White have all since announced they will transfer.

The transfer portal is open, and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may soon need it to find a new batch of wide receivers.

The first quarter of Friday night's boys basketball game made it clear Watson Chapel's losing streak was ending.The Wild...
12/14/2024

The first quarter of Friday night's boys basketball game made it clear Watson Chapel's losing streak was ending.

The Wildcats never trailed in a 64-32 win against Ashdown at Leslie Byrd Henderson Gymnasium in Pine Bluff.

The first quarter of Friday night's boys basketball game made it clear Watson Chapel's losing streak was ending.

A 24-year-old of Pine Bluff has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Little Rock.On Wednesday, special agents ...
12/13/2024

A 24-year-old of Pine Bluff has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Little Rock.

On Wednesday, special agents from the Arkansas State Police and the U.S. Marshals Task Force located and arrested a third suspect in connection with the shooting of a Little Rock man on Interstate 630 in January 2022.

Senturi Mothershed, 24, of Pine Bluff, was taken into custody at a residence in White Hall.

A 24-year-old Pine Bluff has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Little Rock.

Jefferson County is ditching Waste Management of Arkansas like yesterday's trash -- which, residents complain, wasn't be...
12/13/2024

Jefferson County is ditching Waste Management of Arkansas like yesterday's trash -- which, residents complain, wasn't being picked up.

For its part, the company, known as WM, has raised concerns about Jefferson County's recent decision to award the solid waste collection services contract to Illinois-based Lakeshore Recycling Systems, or LRS, without a formal bidding process.

Jefferson County is ditching Waste Management of Arkansas like yesterday's trash -- which, residents complain, wasn't being picked up.

WABBASEKA – Billy Jeter brought his Indigo Blue Band to “Rose’s Shack” to celebrate the release of his sixth album fitti...
12/12/2024

WABBASEKA – Billy Jeter brought his Indigo Blue Band to “Rose’s Shack” to celebrate the release of his sixth album fittingly titled “Delta Traces” for the third annual Homecoming Concert on Sunday in the back room of C&B Market.

The poster produced to promote the event reads, “Step into the heart of the Arkansas Delta on a Sunday afternoon for a musical journey that blends the savory scents of barbecue with the soulful rhythms of Delta roots music.”

WABBASEKA – Billy Jeter brought his Indigo Blue Band to “Rose’s Shack” to celebrate the release of his sixth album fittingly titled “Delta Traces” for the third annual Homecoming Concert on Sunday in the back room of C&B Market.

A four-game winning streak ended as conference play began Tuesday night in Yellowjacket Arena.The Sheridan boys basketba...
12/12/2024

A four-game winning streak ended as conference play began Tuesday night in Yellowjacket Arena.

The Sheridan boys basketball team fell behind in the first quarter and couldn't recover in a 57-46 loss to Hot Springs.

SHERIDAN – A four-game winning streak ended as conference play began Tuesday night in Yellowjacket Arena.

A former SWAC player haunted the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team on Wednesday night.The Unive...
12/12/2024

A former SWAC player haunted the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team on Wednesday night.

The University of Louisiana Monroe pulled away in the final minutes to defeat UAPB 89-73 at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe.

A former SWAC player haunted the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team on Wednesday night. Jackson State transfer Coltie Young led the University of Louisiana Monroe with 28 points as ULM defeated UAPB 89-73 in Monroe.

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