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Keep Arkansas Beautiful Initiative Continues Through October

Tuesday, October 2 by Greg

People may still join the Keep Arkansas Beautiful (KAB) Great Arkansas Cleanup, which runs through Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Arkansans can still #keepARbeautiful by volunteering in a cleanup of their choice by the end of October. To find a cleanup, visit www.keeparkansasbeautiful.com/full-event-calendar. Cleanups... Read More.

Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library Announces Programs for October

Tuesday, October 2 by Greg

The Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library System announces programs for October. Altheimer Branch Library For Children: Storytime, (After school activities) -- October 4, 2018, October 11, 2018 and October 18, 2018 at 4:30pm. Fall Festival - Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 4:30pm. There will be games with tricks and treats... Read More.

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Deric Smith, DWI

Tuesday, October 2 by Greg

Deric Smith of Pine Bluff was arrested and booked into the Jefferson County Detention Center at 1:10 am today, October 2, 2018. Smith, 31, was charged with Unlawful acts - DWI-VIOLATION OF OMNIBUS DWI ACT Drove Left of Center, Driver's Licenses Suspended. His bond... Read More.

Dedrick Brown, Resisting Arrest

Tuesday, October 2 by Greg

Dedrick Brown of Pine Bluff was arrested and booked into the Jefferson County Detention Center at 11:45 pm October 1, 2018. Brown, 31, was charged with Resisting arrest - Refusal to submit to arrest, THREATENS FORCE TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE / ALTER. his bond... Read More.

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Desha County Single Parent Scholarship Committee Accepting Applications for Spring Sessions

Monday, October 1 by Greg

The Desha County Single Parent Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for the Spring sessions. Applicants must be single with children under the age of 18, and provide over half of their support. Applications can be picked up at UAM-COT McGehee, local school counselor, Phoenix Center... Read More.

TOPPS Accepting Applications for Thanksgiving Baskets and Toys

Monday, October 1 by Greg

TOPPS, Inc. is currently accepting applications for Thanksgiving baskets and Toys for Tots at TOPPS Big Rec, located at 1000 Townsend Drive in Pine Bluff. Applications may be picked up between 11:00am and 2:00pm Monday through Thursday, October 2, 2018 through November 1, 2018, according... Read More.

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Fall Career Fair at UAPB on October 3

Monday, October 1 by Greg

The Office of Career Services at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host the Fall UAPB Career Fair Wednesday, October 3, 2018. This event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Currently,... Read More.

Chancellor Emeritus Lawrence Davis Among Inductees into NBCA Hall of Fame

Monday, October 1 by Greg

Dr. Lawrence A. Davis, Jr., Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), is among the list of inductees into the National Black College Alumni (NBCA) Hall of Fame. Each year, graduates of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) are inducted... Read More.

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PBJCEOC to Help Hurricane Florence Victims

Monday, October 1 by Greg

One of the hardest damaged areas from Hurricane Florence is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Victims are in great need of food, water and cleaning supplies. The Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Economic Opportunities Commission (PBJCEOC) has partnered with another Community Action Agency in South Carolina and is... Read More.

Sheridan Police Department Holding Annual Holiday Food Drive

Monday, October 1 by Greg

The Sheridan Police Department's Annual Holiday Food Drive continues now through December 20, 2018. They will be accepting can foods and nonperishable items. All food collected will be donated to the Immanuel Baptist Church Food Pantry for distribution to Grant County residents. Donations can be dropped... Read More.

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Go Forward Pine Bluff Receives a $25,000 State Farm Grant

Friday, September 28 by Greg

In just 10 days in August, 167,000 people cast 4.5 Million votes in support of their favorite causes. As a result, 40 communities, in 19 states, including Go Forward Pine Bluff will receive an assist from State Farm. State Farm is proud to announce... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas District Fair, Livestock Show and Rodeo October 2 through 6

Friday, September 28 by Greg

The 79th Annual Southeast Arkansas District Fair, Livestock Show and Rodeo is set for October 2-6, 2018. The fun will take place at Hestand Stadium, located at 420 North Blake Street in Pine Bluff. Bring out the cowboy boots and Stetsons and plan to make... Read More.

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