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Student-athlete graduates in Mother’s honor
Omarion Bones’ mother, Monica Fitzpatrick, died the day after Christmas. The then 17-year-old, found his mom unresponsive that morning after…
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Businesses requiring customers to wear face coverings
Facemasks are becoming mandatory in business settings as masks or face coverings are becoming a requirement.Walmart and Sam’s Club announced…
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Unity Christian Fellowship offers free financial classes
Unity Christian Fellowship Church (UCFC), 2712 S. Bay St., invites community to its free Small Business and Personal Financial Education…
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USDA, UAPB to host virtual summit
An Arkansas Community Prosperity Virtual Summit will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 22. The session is…
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Ministers support Hope of the Delta
The Pine Bluff Faith Community Coalition Ministerial Alliance presents a check to Deborah Burchfield, executive director of Hope of the…
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Dollarway High School wins award in art contest
Sharnell Boykin, a student at Dollarway High School, recently won second place and $600 in a virtual art competition sponsored…
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Pork, chicken exports holding up despite COVID interruptions, UA says
The impact of COVID-19 on meat exports has leaned more heavily on beef than chicken or pork, according to an…
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Pine Bluff police investigate city’s 15th homicide
Pine Bluff police are investigating the apparent homicide of a 45-year-old man on Thursday, July 16. Omar Amos was the…
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The Secret Lives of Words column: John Gorrie, Elagabalus, and a mountain of ice
Having grown up in the South without air conditioning, I’ve been tempted on occasion to call Apalachicola, Florida’s beloved John…
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Pine Bluff native, VA analyst earns Ph.D
Frederick G. White Jr., Ph.D, earned his doctorate in public affairs and policy with focus on leadership development, public administration,…