Stories by I.C. Murrell

Shooting victim was a UAPB student Norris Perry Jr. wore many hats in 22 years on earth, according to his sister. Perry, who was from West Memphis, was a college student, a cook and had just been hired for a welding job. One thing Pe... October 16, 2021

SU sees Lions as gridiron menace Southern University interim Coach Jason Rollins has noticed one constant about the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff since the teams last played in March. "They have a very experienced offensive l... October 16, 2021

Cain rumbles for 4 TDs as White Hall conquers Watson Chapel, 42-14 Durran Cain made the most of his return to Wildcat Stadium. The White Hall senior tailback ran for three of his four touchdowns in the second half and finished with 84 yards on 16 carries Friday nigh... October 16, 2021

Golden Lions vie for 1st league win It's been quite often that Doc Gamble has said "We didn't get it done" during Southwestern Athletic Conference coaches' Zoom conferences. For more than a month, Gamble's University of Arkansas at Pine... October 15, 2021

1 person reported killed in collision A motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle collision at 28th Avenue and Apple Street near Super 1 Foods on Thursday afternoon. A blue motorcycle could be seen resting in a bush at a residence at 4118... October 15, 2021

Electrical damage closes Moody An short circuit in an electric line at a White Hall elementary school has now led to a second-straight alternative method of instruction day. Superintendent Doug Dorris said Thursday afternoon he el... October 15, 2021

White Hall district amends mask rules WHITE HALL -- School Board members reviewed the White Hall School District's mask mandate as scheduled Tuesday and approved a proposal to amend the requirement for students and staff members to wear f... October 14, 2021

$45M SEARK student-center project advances Southeast Arkansas College board members Monday approved submission of a resolution detailing plans for a new student center and residential area to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. ... October 13, 2021

AEA recognizes work of special ed teacher To Frankie Hemphill's surprise, representatives from the Arkansas Education Association visited the Watson Chapel School Board meeting Monday to honor the high school special education teacher. Hemph... October 13, 2021

Kickoff time set for Lions, Hogs game The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's first football meeting against the University of Arkansas is set for an 11 a.m. kickoff Oct. 23 and will be aired on the SEC Network, UA athletic officials a... October 12, 2021

Lions' losing streak reaches 4 games MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The troubles weren't supposed to last for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football team, but they've gone on for four straight weeks. The Golden Lions have yet to figure ... October 10, 2021

Missed opportunities haunt UAPB in 35-15 loss to Alabama State MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff didn't have bad weather to blame against Alabama State this time, but missed opportunities and miscues reared their heads again. A fumble ... October 10, 2021

Zebras can't withstand Hurricane Rykar Acebo aced his latest test in Pine Bluff. Jonesboro's 6-foot-4 quarterback with a 4.3 grade-point average and 30 on the ACT collected four touchdowns and 310 yards on 19-of-25 passing Friday ni... October 9, 2021

On road, Golden Lions in dire need to end slide The last thing the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff might have wanted was to be the football team going into another program's homecoming game on a losing skid, but that's the role they face today... October 9, 2021

Population's decline a redistricting worry The recent drop in Jefferson County's population left state legislators from the area concerned about whether the county will face a loss of representation following the next round of redistricting. ... October 8, 2021

White Hall, unscored against at home, expects challenge from offense-happy Pulaski Academy Pulaski Academy Coach Anthony Lucas wouldn't be surprised to see a fired-up White Hall High School football team tonight at Bulldog Stadium. "I think they're going to be on an emotional high," the fi... October 8, 2021

Census queries focus of session Will Jefferson County's population drop affect its congressional districts? Will city ward or school district boundaries change? How will it affect seats on the Quorum Court? These are just some of t... October 7, 2021

College board puts off vote on building fund A resolution that would advance Southeast Arkansas College's plan for a new student center and residential area is awaiting a vote to be submitted to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. ... October 7, 2021

Police training center to ensure fallen detective is not forgotten Dornetta "Donna" Hobbs said she knew nothing about Pine Bluff's plans to convert the old main library into a police training center in her son Kevin Collins' memory until it was announced. "I knew [M... October 6, 2021

Vaughn delivers for pass offense Xzavier Vaughn had appeared in two games and thrown a grand total of two passes this season, both incomplete, going into last Thursday's University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff game at Prairie View A&amp... October 6, 2021

Women honored for sports careers The connections run deep among the eight women who have made their own "Her-story" in their athletic careers. Betty Hayes Anthony played on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's 1978 conference ... October 3, 2021

Watson Chapel High remains winless Coming into the game winless, the Jacksonville Titans were quick to rectify the problem, to say the least. The Titans scored two touchdowns on their first two running plays – in addition to Jer... October 2, 2021

Prairie View punches UAPB, 27-17 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas -- The top rushing defense in the Southwestern Athletic Conference was no match for the Prairie View A&M University offense. In the first half alone, Prairie View went for twi... October 1, 2021

White Hall superintendent responds to drug-test complaint The White Hall School District superintendent said Thursday that the district is changing its protocol for performing drug tests on students. The change was included in a statement from the district ... October 1, 2021

Golden Lions drop third game in row PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – This whole thing of playing on a Thursday night hasn't worked out so well for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff lately. A week after blowing a 19-point lead at home... October 1, 2021

Trinity Village offers scholarship for CNAs What started as an inaugural fundraiser to purchase a handicap-accessible van blossomed into the beginning of a scholarship fund for certified nursing assistants who want to become licensed practical ... September 30, 2021

UAPB hopes to end fumble-itis A 19-point lead with 5:32 left in the third quarter evaporated for an entire nation to see. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff lost an opportunity to reestablish itself as a challenger in the S... September 30, 2021

Chamber offering software to firms Members of the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce can gain access to software that offers data to help business owners make informed decisions on how to grow their companies and improve offerings... September 30, 2021

'Making Her-story' to honor Pine Bluff leading ladies in sports Cheryl Hatley has seen a number of outstanding female athletes come through Pine Bluff-area schools and coached a few of them herself. These days, the woman who once coached basketball at the former ... September 29, 2021

Cost of assessing re-dos approved Details of an agreement between the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency and WER Architects/Planners to determine the cost of renovations for two proposed restaurants were approved in a board meeting Tuesd... September 29, 2021

Golden Lions lining up kickers University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Coach Doc Gamble said he hopes to have kicker Zack Piwniczka back in action for Thursday’s game at Prairie View A&M University (6:30 p.m. on ESPNU) after the r... September 29, 2021

2 boys missing from Monticello youth facility found in North Little Rock Two of the three male teens who were reported missing more than a week ago at a Monticello youth facility have been found. A spokesman with the Arkansas Department of Human Services' Division of Yout... September 28, 2021

Progress slow on area homicide cases More than a week has passed since a 70-year-old Jefferson County man died after an attack in his home. Jefferson County sheriff's officials said Domingo Frausto had "significant injuries" after an ap... September 26, 2021

White Hall wins 45-0 over Jacksonville WHITE HALL — Through four home games, the White Hall Bulldogs have yet to allow a single point from the opposition. The Bulldogs’ quick strike offense maintained its own pace as well and needed only ... September 25, 2021

Standoff suspect hit with charges A Lincoln County district judge found probable cause Friday to charge a Star City man with two counts of attempted capital murder and other charges in a standoff Wednesday morning at the man's residen... September 25, 2021

Hot Zebras cool off, lose to Bears 35-30 Nearly a full month had gone by since Pine Bluff High School had last scored, so its offense cranked up by scoring 14 points in the first three minutes Friday night. It wasn't until Sylvan Hills ratt... September 25, 2021

Sportsboard COLLEGE FOOTBALL SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Western Division; School Conf.Over. Prairie View A&M1-02-1 Alcorn State1-02-2 Southern0-01-2 UAPB0-11-2 Grambling State0-01-2 Texas South... September 25, 2021

Hearing for Star City man arrested after 4-hour standoff set for today A man accused of shooting at state troopers after a "barricaded, armed" standoff that lasted more than four hours at his residence in Star City will stand before a Lincoln County district judge for a ... September 24, 2021

3 teen boys on run after lockup escape Three boys who have been reported missing from a Monticello youth home since Sunday were reportedly seen in the Jefferson community Monday, according to a woman who identified herself as an aunt to on... September 24, 2021

Lions see early lead fade, lose The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff allowed its defense to command the limelight for most of the Southwestern Athletic Conference's latest version of Thursday night football at Simmons Bank Field... September 24, 2021

Visiting Alcorn State storms back to down UAPB PINE BLUFF -- More than a week ago, Alcorn State University's game at the University of South Alabama appeared in jeopardy when the Braves had to cut two practices due to a loss of contracted trainers... September 24, 2021

Lions' match-up pits past champs As kickoff for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's latest Thursday night football shindig approaches, national attention is likely pointed more toward its opponent. Alcorn State University nea... September 23, 2021

Colleges see changes in enrollment Enrollment among new and continuing students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff increased by 3%, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the school and the Arkansas Department of Hi... September 22, 2021

Council applauds as Mays returns Pine Bluff Fourth Ward Alderman Steven Mays Sr. returned to the city council table on Monday, two months after suffering a stroke. Mays, 60, received an ovation right after his name was called during... September 21, 2021

UAPB punter Josh Sanchez given SWAC Specialist of the Week honor Despite a 45-23 loss to the University of Central Arkansas on Saturday, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff won a superlative honor from the Southwestern Athletic Conference on Monday. Junior pu... September 21, 2021

Bears avert Golden Lions' comeback CONWAY -- Once freshman cornerback Andre Fuller returned an interception 49 yards for a touchdown, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff turned a game seemingly out of reach into a chance to beat a... September 19, 2021

Golden Lions to take on Bears Kierre Crossley built a solid football resume at the University of Central Arkansas. After redshirting in 2016, Crossley won the Southland Conference Freshman of the Year award in 2017 and was twice ... September 18, 2021

Parkview shuts out Pine Bluff rivals 47-0 An unusual thing happened at Jordan Stadium under a partial moon Friday night: Pine Bluff High School was shut out. Jaylon White was perfect throwing the ball in the first half, and Little Rock Parkv... September 18, 2021

White Hall School Board member Roy Coleman arrested in battery case A White Hall School Board member did not attend Tuesday’s regular meeting, days after his arrest on suspicion of third-degree battery involving his wife. Roy Douglas Coleman, 55, was booked into the ... September 17, 2021

Zebras return to field against Little Rock Parkview Going into the season, no one within the Pine Bluff High School football program knew the Zebras would wait three weeks after the opener to play another team. Following cancellation of the Sept. 3 ho... September 17, 2021