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RISE: China, US agree on some trade; no rush on climate change policies
China, US reach agreement on beef, poultry and natural gas WASHINGTON — China will finally open its borders to U.S. beef…
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Phylicia Rashad to headline UAPB graduation
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Spring 2017 commencement speaker will be award-winning actress and director. The free, public…
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Pulaski Academy outlasts Watson Chapel 2-0
What was a productive winning season quickly came to an end Thursday for the Watson Chapel Wildcats (20-9, 10-2) in…
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STATE NEWS NOTEBOOK: Friday, May 12, 2017
Here's a look at some of the top headlines from around the state. Arkansas panel OKs Ten Commandments display at state…
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A note to readers
Readers,This is the first opportunity I have had to speak with you directly. Traditionally, editors do not write columns —…
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EASI, Foster’s team up to feed public safety officers
Law enforcement officers from Pine Bluff and Jefferson County were treated to a free lunch Thursday as a way to…
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Contractor alliance spurs interest in Dollarway project
THE ISSUE: Pine Bluff Rising’s creation of an alliance designed to help local subcontractors find work.THE IMPACT: Through mentorship and…
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Port Authority signs contract for rail-track rehabilitation
The Pine Bluff-Jefferson County Port Authority has signed a contract for nearly $106,000 worth of critically-needed rehabilitation work to rail…
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State police: 3 dead in rural Ark. shooting
DARDANELLE, Ark. (AP) — A man suspected of gunning down an Arkansas sheriff’s deputy early Thursday and of killing two…
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Street improvements discussed around JRMC
City aldermen met Tuesday to discuss ways to improve roads around Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Alderman Win Trafford said he’s…