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Sellars headed to UAPB after strong season for Raiders
Anthony Sellars was a bright spot in what was long season for the Three Rivers College men’s basketball team — and now he has found his next collegiate destination. Sellars recently signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff next season. The Golden Lions finished 13-18 this past season, but played a rugged schedule which featured two-time national champion UConn and also faced Gonzaga, Oklahoma (Big 12), Missouri (SEC) and Minnesota (Big Ten).
Rison to Target Unsightly Properties
Mayor Says Issue Impacting City's Ability to Attract Residential Investors. RISON - Mayor Charles Roberts said he feels unsightly properties around Rison are having a negative impact on the city's ability to attract residential development, and he plans to address the problem very soon.Roberts said Tuesday he intends for the citywide clean-up to be a major topic of discussion when the Rison City Council holds its next regular monthly meeting on May 7."We've got to get this place cleaned up," he said. "We urge people to get started immediately." Roberts said he recently had a meeting lined up for an out-ofstate investor wanting to develop some residential rental property in town. That person arrived early to look around on their own. When he about their scheduled meeting, Roberts said the investor responded that he had already left town.Roberts said that was the third time such a scenario had played out for him since becoming mayor, and he believes the unkempt properties around town, including those in the downtown area, are discouraging potential developers from investing here."It does make a negative impact on our city," Roberts said.As a result, Roberts said he will be getting with City Attorney Thomas Burns soon to start sending out certified letters to those who have properties that are not in compliance with the city ordinance regarding the condition of properties in the city. "You may be getting a letter if your yard is in need of being cleaned up," Roberts warned.In tackling the issue, Roberts said he has reached out to some mayors of similar sized cities to see what they have done.One common strategy that Roberts said he intends to emulate is to officially notify the person that the property needs to be cleaned up to put it in compliance with the city ordinance. If that person does not comply, then the city will clean up the property and bill the property owner for the cost. Should the property owner fail to pay for the clean up, those charges will be applied to the property owner's property taxes for collection.While he…
Project aims to revitalize Pine Bluff through more than $500,000 in federal grant funding
Officials with Go Forward Pine Bluff said they, along with other partners, were awarded more than $500,000 in federal grant funding for a project aimed at revitalizing downtown Pine Bluff.
Jacks stumble in final conference game of the season vs. Monticello, but remain Champions of the 4A East
In a tough 4A East Conference match held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Monticello, Arkansas, the Warren Lumberjacks faced off against Monticello in a highly anticipated soccer clash. The Lumberjacks, entering the match with an impressive 8-3-1 overall record and a flawless 6-0 standing in Conference play, were met with formidable competition from Monticello. Warren also came into the match having played both Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, making this the third game for the Jacks in three days.
Track and Field Lady Jacks win 2024 8-4A District Championship
The Warren Lady Jacks track and field team showcased their dominance yet again as they were crowned the 2024 District Champions for the second year in a row. The meet, held recently, saw the Lady Jacks’ outstanding performances across various events, solidifying their position as a force to be reckoned with in the state.
Despite Rain, Crafts Festival Optimistic About Its Revival
RISON - Despite a threatening weather forecast and rain washing out festivities Saturday afternoon, those behind the effort to revive the Pioneers Crafts Festival at the Pioneer Village in Rison are optimistic that it can once again become a major event for the community.The group reported that it sold out of food for the Beans & Greens Supper on Friday night, and more than 100 people passed through the pay gate Saturday morning before the rains came at about noon."I think we found a starting point," said Marty Bowlin, president of the Pioneer Village, Inc., the nonprofit group that oversees the grounds located at the corner of Yaney and Mockingbird Streets in Rison."For the first time being back in so long, I look forward to making it better," said Malinda Berry, a former president of Pioneer Village who also helped organizer Saturday's event.Both Bowlin and Berry said they found some things that worked, and some things that didn't. Bowlin said the Pioneer Village's executive committee will meet this week to review what the festival needs to continue and begin making plans for next year.Berry said she felt the forecast for rainy weather and cool temperatures kept many of the demonstrators away. She said she had one person who was going to demonstrate some oldfashion sewing machines tell her that she was not going to make the two-hour trip due to the weather forecast.Still, many demonstrators who did make it. Ed Montgomery of Rison, who helped organize a 4-H youth blacksmithing club in Rison, had three forges set up as a training class for his club members to serve as one demonstratrion area.Shorty Drye of the Staves community, one of the Pioneer Village volunteers, and Gina Brown of the Rowell community, used an old fashion rope making machine to make rope that they gave away to the kids.Meanwhile, a loomer was set up inside the McMurtry House demonstrating how make rugs while Luther Drye of Staves, another Pioneer Village volunteer, was showing how to make…
Warren arrest and confinement record for April 9-21, 2024
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty. Aceon Johnson / 476 Bradley Rd 49, Hermitage, AR / DOB 6-29-04 / No turn signal, open container in motor vehicle, minor possession of alcohol on 4-9-2024.
Former West Memphis head coach Erica Leak hired to lead UAPB
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (KAIT) - A familiar face on Fast Break Friday Night will now lead a Division 1 program. Erica Leak was introduced Thursday afternoon as the new UAPB head women’s basketball coach. She spent the last 4 seasons at West Memphis. Leak led the Lady Devils to 71 wins, the 2023 5A East championship, 4 state tournament berths, and the 2021 5A state finals. She also guided the Forrest City program to prep hoops success from 2015 to 2018.
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