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The Boys and Girls Club to host anniversary kickball tournament

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Boys and Girls Club met with Deltaplex News to discuss the club's 75th anniversary and the kickball tournament that they host in honor of that. According to the CEO, Nyeisha Aldridge, the tournament will be on July 10th at Townsend Park... Read More.

Council discusses wide range of issues, including speed humps

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council faced an agenda with 12 items on it Monday, with everything from closing alleys in various parts of the city to waiving competitive bidding so that the Code Enforcement Department could buy a vehicle from a local... Read More.

County Judge talks courthouse renovations; Quorum courtroom

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson spoke with Deltaplex about the 8-month renovation project of the historical county courthouse. The Quorum Courtroom where the Quorum Court Committee meets monthly was one of the first renovations that have been completed in the courthouse... Read More.

Community Fishing Day Event was an success

Monday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission had a great turnout with more than 150 people present at their first Community Fishing Day Event according to the commission on Saturday, May 15th. The event was held at the MLK Park Pond where the... Read More.

Synchrony pledged $500,000 to UAPB students

Thursday, May 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced a pledge of $500,000 over the next two years from the Synchrony Foundation as part of its new initiative to advance education and economic opportunity for students and low-income communities. According to Synchrony's website, ... Read More.

Pine Bluff Parks and Recreations to host free summer camp

Tuesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Pine Bluff Parks and Recreations is hosting a free Summer Sports & Discovery Camp this summer for ages 6-14 beginning June 7th until July 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring swimming, sports, painting, storytelling, gardening, science, arts, and more. The camp... Read More.

Watson Chapel School District talk ESSER II Funding; Summer School

Tuesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Watson Chapel School District superintendent Dr. Jerry Guess, announced at Monday's school board meeting that he will be presenting a list of purchases needed for the school year that amount to the $3 million state funding through ESSER II. ESSER II is... Read More.

The ASC to host three events during the month of May; first theater camp

Wednesday, May 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Arts and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas has a few events planned as May progresses beginning with their Live @5 featuring The Dell Smith Experience on Friday, May 7th from 5-7 p.m. On Saturday, May 8th ASC hosts their Second monthly... Read More.

UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Department awarded $3 Million grant

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Aquaculture/Fisheries Department was recently awarded a $3 Million Grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Dr. Michael Eggleton who is the Principal Investigator and Professor of Fisheries Science along with... Read More.

ASC Hosting annual Pine Bluff High School Exhibition

Thursday, April 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Arts & Science Center is hosting the 2021 annual Pine Bluff High School Exhibition of artwork that's sponsored by Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel from Thursday, April 29th through Saturday, June 19th, 2021. The exhibition consists of two-dimensional work in various... Read More.

United Way of SEARK to host annual meeting Thursday afternoon

Wednesday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy United Way of Southeast Arkansas is hosting its annual meeting Thursday, April 29th at 4 p.m. at the Community Theater at 207 2nd & Pines and it is open to the public. United Way will be announcing how their campaign has gone... Read More.

CASA Women’s Sheltor hosting auction to grow proceeds

Tuesday, April 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The CASA Women's Shelter created a "Great Escape Auction" that is meant to grow the proceeds of the shelter to continue helping women and their kids to fully escape domestic abuse and in some cases the abuser. The auction is taking place... Read More.

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