UAPB Homecoming took place this past weekend, with multiple events held across Pine Bluff — all without any major incidents requiring police involvement.
While some critics continue to downplay events in the city, the successful hosting of large gatherings without issues helps shine a positive light on the Pine Bluff community.
Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers spoke with Deltaplex News about the significance of this year’s homecoming and what it means for the city.
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The crime rate in Pine Bluff has been steadily declining, though some online critics have questioned the accuracy of those numbers. Mayor Vivian Flowers addressed those concerns in her remarks.
Flowers also discussed new hires within the Pine Bluff Police Department, emphasizing that the city is focused on recruiting qualified individuals who can effectively get the job done.
As Flowers approaches her first year in office, Deltaplex News asked what she considers to be her biggest accomplishment so far. She responded this way.