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Mayor’s office pilots “Each One Reach One” mentorship program

Wednesday, October 16 by Greg

With the goal of creating supportive relationships that will help young people succeed, the Mayor's office and partners have developed a citywide mentorship program with existing and new mentors.This effort supports both boys and girls, ages 3 - 18, in the City of Pine... Read More.

Scammers target Entergy Arkansas customers with Lake Catherine phone number

Wednesday, October 16 by Greg

According to a press release, Entergy Arkansas is aware that scammers are targeting our customers using a spoofed phone number to appear as if they are calling from Lake Catherine power generation plant. They may sound very convincing when they tell customers that their... Read More.

Arkansan’s must have REAL ID by Oct. 1, 2020

Tuesday, October 15 by Greg

Arkansans now have nine months until a REAL ID will be required to board a flight or enter a federal facility. Across the United States, the requirement begins October 1, 2020 as a result of the REAL ID Act. Passed by Congress in 2005,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency and Civic Auditorium Commission partner to purchase the Plaza Hotel

Tuesday, October 15 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Civic Auditorium Commission voted Tuesday in a special called meeting to purchase and renovate the Plaza Hotel, which is attached to the Pine Bluff Convention Center, with the help of the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency.The vote was unanimous, with Commissioners... Read More.

Glen Brown Sr. to seek return to City Council

Tuesday, October 15 by Greg

Glen Brown, Sr. has announced plans to seek a third term on the Pine Bluff City Council representing Ward 3 in the March 3rd primary according to a press release.Brown previously served 4 terms on the Jefferson County Quorum Court before being elected to... Read More.

Pine Bluff’s 26th homicide victim identified

Monday, October 14 by Greg

Pine Bluff Police Department is working the city’s 26th homicide of the year, which happened at 2202 West 10th Avenue at 12:20 p.m.Officials were called in reference to a medical call, when 69-year-old Richard "Dickie" Ratliff was found unresponsive inside of an apartment. Ratliff... Read More.

More details released in Friday’s officer involved shooting

Monday, October 14 by Greg

40-yard-old Matthew Abram of Pine Bluff was killed by law enforcement Friday evening after authorities said he pointed a gun on officers before he was shot.The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department has said that deputies attempted to take Abram into custody Thursday evening, but he... Read More.

UAM Paint The Town Green Parade

Monday, October 14 by Greg

UAM Homecoming 2019 Paint The Town Green on the square Tuesday October 15th at 5:30 PM Tuesday, October 15, 2019 5:30 p.m. UAM Homecoming Parade on the Square Featuring the UAM Marching Band, the UAM Cheerleaders, the UAM Football Team, along with the UAM 2019 Homecoming Court. 5:00 to... Read More.

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Suspect killed by law enforcement identified

Saturday, October 12 by Greg

The suspect who was killed after pulling a gun on law enforcement Friday has been identified as 40-year-old Matt Abram.Abram was pronounced deceased by Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelly at 9:15 p.m. Friday night.A press release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said that... Read More.

PB Mayor Shirley Washington Signs Resolution 4212 With Reservations

Saturday, October 12 by Greg

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington signed the controversial resolution 4212 passed by city council earlier this week. Mayor Washington signed on Friday evening and plans to try to alter it in the coming days. Her statement in its entirety is below. The... Read More.

Pine Bluff council moves revitalization funds to city budget

Thursday, October 10 by Greg

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Officials in an economically struggling Arkansas city are redirecting tax money meant for a revitalization plan to instead bolster city budgets. Pine Bluff residents passed a sales tax in 2017 that was projected to generate almost $32 million in seven... Read More.

Man killed when train hits his truck

Wednesday, October 9 by Greg

Jefferson County deputies were dispatched to a railroad crossing located at 65 S and Klie Road at 8:28 a.m.Deputies arrived on scene at 8:45 a.m. to find that a yellow pickup truck was hit by a train, consisting of 116 rail cars, traveling at... Read More.