Mystik Dan runs second in Preakness Stakes
Trying to make another late charge as he did in winning a close Kentucky Derby two weeks earlier, southeast Arkansas-owned Mystik Dan's push toward a second je…
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Mystik Dan, southeast Arkansas-owned horse, wins 150th Kentucky Derby by nose
It was only by a nose, but that was all it took for Mystik Dan to bring home a Kentucky Derby victory to southeast Arkansas.
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Lady Lions drop 2 to Ouachita Baptist in softball
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff softball team dropped its final two home games of the season Wednesday afternoon.
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Barber shot and killed on Catalpa Street
A 35-year-old man was shot and died Thursday morning in the city’s sixth homicide of the year.
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Beavers to resign from Election Commission
Samuel Beavers will resign from the Jefferson County Election Commission following Wednesday night’s meeting to certify the April 2 runoff elections for mayor …
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Jackson's 29 pushes UAM past Langston, 67-64, in men's basketball
Isaac Jackson played the entire game and scored 29 points to lead the University of Arkansas at Monticello to a 67-64 men’s basketball victory over Langston (O…
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34-year-old man found dead of apparent gunshot wound Thursday morning
A 34-year-old man was found dead of an apparent gunshot wound Thursday morning, according to the Pine Bluff Police Department.
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Southern Arkansas University hands Arkansas-Monticello season-ending 60-17 defeat
Southern Arkansas University running back Jariq Scales collected 3 touchdowns and 176 yards, sparking a 426-yard rushing effort by the Muleriders in a 60-17 wi…
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Pine Bluff's Highland Pellets acquires Fiber Resources
Highland LLC is expanding its footprint in Pine Bluff to meet the rapidly growing demand for renewable power generation by acquiring Fiber Resources, according…
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3 suspects arrested in fatal shooting at Pine Bluff gas station; 4th suspect sought
Three men were arrested after a Sunday morning shooting death at a Pine Bluff gas station, and another suspect is on the loose, Pine Bluff police said.
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Golden Lions picked 10th in SWAC men's basketball
The SWAC announced its preseason poll and all-SWAC teams Wednesday as part of men’s basketball media day in Humble, Texas. UAPB was one of eight teams to recei…
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Harding Bisons roam past UA-Monticello Boll Weevils, 59-19
Thirteen Harding University players were responsible for a combined 424 rushing yards and three interceptions during Saturday's 59-19 home victory over the Uni…
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County Judge calls second state of emergency within month
Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has declared a state of emergency due to the Quorum Court’s rejection of appropriation ordinances that would cover the c…
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Thornton’s contract now through ’26-’27 women's basketball season
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women’s basketball coach Dawn Thornton signed a three-year contract extension, the school announced late Monday.
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Man found in Arkansas River near Jefferson identified
Jefferson County sheriff’s investigators have identified the body of a 53-year-old man found in the Arkansas River on Friday.
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Mississippi's Chargers pounce on Zebras errors for 30-7 win
An 80-yard return for a touchdown on the opening kickoff was an ominous start to Pine Bluff High School’s football season opener in Grenada, Miss.
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Pine Bluff police searching for fourth suspect in August fatal shooting
Pine Bluff police have identified a fourth suspect, 25-year-old, Jordan Pitts, in connection with a homicide that occurred at 2709 E. Harding Ave. on Aug. 12.
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23-year-old man arrested in connection with fatal July shooting, Pine Bluff police say
A 23-year-old man was arrested Friday evening in connection with a homicide that occurred in late July, according to the Pine Bluff Police Department.
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Lady Lions break school scoring record
The Lady Lions defeated Tougaloo College 16-0.
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Pine Bluff police name suspect in Saturday morning fatal shooting
A 22-year-old man has been identified as a suspect in Pine Bluff's Saturday morning shooting death.
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Fatal shooting reported in Pine Bluff; 4 people wounded in separate incident
Five people were shot in Pine Bluff in two separate incidents over 18 hours that left one man dead and four people wounded.
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Jefferson County sheriff's office seeks missing juvenile
The Jefferson County sheriff’s office is seeking the public’s assistance locating Johnny Munnerlyn, 14, a runaway juvenile.
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Jefferson County deputy dies after motorcycle crash in Pulaski County
Jefferson County sheriff’s Deputy Justin Tomlinson, 31, died Saturday morning after being hurt in a motorcycle crash in Pulaski County, according to authoritie…
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D.C. mayor selects Pine Bluff native to lead Metro Police
Pine Bluff native Pamela A. Smith has been selected to serve as Washington, D.C.’s police chief, the Metropolitan Police Department announced this week.
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Gunfire kills two teens in Pine Bluff drive-by
A 17-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl were killed in a drive-by shooting Sunday afternoon. An 18-year-old man was also wounded and was in serious condition,…
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Boy, 17, and girl, 14, shot to death in Pine Bluff; man, 18, in serious condition
A 17-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl were killed in a drive-by shooting on Sunday afternoon and an 18-year-old man was also wounded and was in serious cond…
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Pine Bluff police investigating shooting that killed 1 person, injured another
A shooting early Saturday morning left one person dead and one injured, according to the Pine Bluff Police Department.
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Teen shot to death in Pine Bluff
A 17-year-old boy was shot to death Tuesday night in Pine Bluff, according to authorities.
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Community Briefs
The University of Central Arkansas at Conway named students to the spring 2023 Dean’s List, including southeast Arkansas residents, according to a news release.
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Calendar
Editor’s Note: At press time, the following events and meetings were known to be still scheduled. Organizers or appropriate officials are encouraged to contact…
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17-year-old boy shot to death in Pine Bluff, Police say
At about 12:40 a.m. Friday, police went to the intersection of North Hazel and Havis street in response to the reported shooting there. The area is about three…
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Suspect arrested in May shooting death of 16-year-old at MLK Park in Pine Bluff
Police Department detectives made two arrests on Monday night, executing a search warrant at a home on 34th Avenue. During the search, firearms were located, i…
