1+ hour, 20+ min ago  (641+ words) The fourth game of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's 2026 football season will feature a rebuilding Division II program looking to take a step forward. UAPB's first home game this fall at Simmons Bank Field will come against Ohio's…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago  (151+ words) Pine Bluff Commercial The Carl A. Redus Jr. Aquatic Center will remain closed through Monday (June 22) and will reopen Tuesday (June 23), the city of Pine Bluff announced Friday. The center has been closed since June 10, when a woman was found unresponsive....

2+ hour, 36+ min ago  (168+ words) Two Arkansas students have been selected to receive scholarships from the" Arkansas Trucking Association." Nash Ashley of Monticello and Conley Reeves of Judsonia"have each been awarded a $7, 500 scholarship from the Carl Tapp Memorial Scholarship Fund to support" their education…...

2+ hour, 49+ min ago  (127+ words) Arkansas State Police are investigating an assault on a correctional officer Thursday at the Larry B. Norris Unit of the Arkansas Division of Correction in Tucker. The incident occurred at about 11: 30 a. m. after correctional staff returned inmate Christopher Ivey, 45, to his cell,…...

3+ hour, 20+ min ago  (682+ words) Editor's Note: This is the third of 11 previews in a series. Last year, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff overcame Alcorn State's dominant rushing performance to win its first Southern Heritage Classic title The two SWAC West Division foes…...

10+ hour, 20+ min ago  (60+ words) Pine Bluff Commercial The Sahara Shriners celebrated the grand opening of their new building on Arkansas 104 in White Hall on June 13. The ribbon cutting celebration included the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Club members, also known as the…...

4+ hour, 50+ min ago  (313+ words) On May 6 of this year, I entered a federal courtroom for the first time in my 70-plus years. My attendance that day was to witness the sentencing hearing of Laura Parrish, a former Simmons Bank Trust employee. I'm a native…...

5+ hour, 20+ min ago  (495+ words) Despite some nerves, I recently gave a speech to grade school students at Pine Bluff High School on success." Afterward, parents and students came up to me, complimenting my delivery and engagement. And, while I was obviously happy that they…...

6+ hour, 20+ min ago  (349+ words) Juneteenth is a powerful celebration for the Black community, deeply rooted in our rich History and resilience. It serves as a reminder of our journey, highlighting the incredible strength we possess. To truly thrive, it's essential for Black individuals to…...

7+ hour, 20+ min ago  (1382+ words) Presley Bennett walked onto the Robinson Center stage in Little Rock last week with a confidence like she hadn't felt before that she could win the crown of Miss Arkansas' Teen. Presley's doing it now. She was crowned on her…...