Six state boxing titles captured by Gloves Not Guns members
For a weekend, Pine Bluff was the hotbed of some of the best boxing in the state as USA Junior Boxing hosted the 2022 Arkansas Junior Olympic state tournament.
Stories by Mark Rico
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Library board director lifts mask requirement
During the Pine Bluff Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees' June 16 meeting, Director Ricky Williams effectively lifted the mask mandate inside the libra…
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Junior boxing tournament officially starts after delays
Following several delays, the Arkansas State Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament is now officially underway at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.
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UAPB’s John moving on after triumphant season
After having just competed at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's Safiya John is now being recognized as…
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High school championship locales picked for fall seasons
Soon enough, school will reconvene and the feverish pursuit of fall state championships in both football and volleyball will be front and center as the Arkansa…
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Early runoff voting begins
With three races still to be determined, the early period to cast a runoff ballot begins today.
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Bolding makes move to Parkview
When the high school football season commences in late August, don't be surprised to see a rejuvenated Bobby Bolding patrolling the sidelines, albeit in a diff…
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Watson Chapel’s Adams takes basketball helm at Conway
Former Watson Chapel boys basketball Coach Marcus Adams has been tapped to replace Brian “Salty” Longing in the same position at Conway High School.
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Lady Lions’ roster reloads
Last season was definitely a transitioning time for the UAPB basketball program.
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Totten finds his niche as UAPB golf coach
Hall of Famer Deion Sanders has dedicated himself to energizing the idea of attending a historically Black college/university to the masses since taking over a…
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UAPB athlete in historic journey
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff track star Safiya John has already proved that she can compete with just about anybody in the country.
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Local athletes earn softball honors
When playing in a softball conference that could potentially become the best in the entire state of Arkansas -- with the addition of Class 5A state champion Be…
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Local players make All-State
The Arkansas Activities Association released its Baseball All-State Tournament Team, and several area players were recognized for their outstanding performance…
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Golden Lions’ coach sees recruiting gains
Before accepting the head men's basketball position at UAPB, Arkansas-bred Solomon Bozeman led Oral Roberts to an improbable run at the Sweet 16 during the pea…
