Dr. Calvin Johnson, Chairman of the Advisory Board for the UAPB Tobacco Cessation Program and Director of the Minority Initiative Sub-Recipient Grant Office, shares that the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff continues its strong commitment to helping students, faculty, and staff quit smoking and using tobacco products. Through partnerships with community organizations, UAPB provides access to tobacco cessation programs and support services. The university also works actively to reduce tobacco use in minority communities by offering education, resources, and support through its grant initiatives.
Jefferson County Judge Gerold Robinson invites the public to the third annual Jefferson County Fun Day, happening this Saturday from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM at MLK Park in Pine Bluff. The event is presented by Jefferson County Youth Engagement Services in collaboration with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Attendees can enjoy free food, a fishing derby, games, prizes, and major giveaways throughout the day. For more information, contact the Judge’s office at 870-541-5360.
Steve H. Broadnax III, the new Artistic Director of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, brings his talents back home as a Little Rock native. He is the writer and director of The Rep’s next production, “Me and the Devil,” a world premiere play with music. Set at a juke joint deep in southeast Arkansas, the story follows a legendary bluesman who makes a fateful deal that could either change his destiny or seal his doom. With the devil close by and the blues playing strong, his legacy hangs in the balance. “Me and the Devil” shares thematic ties with the new film “Sinners,” though it was conceived years prior. Performances run May 27 through June 8 at The Rep. Tickets are available now at TheRep.org or by calling 501-378-0405.
