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Police Officers Recognized for Good Work While on Duty

Monday, August 20 by Greg

A number of Pine Bluff police officers were recognized for their performance on duty during the recent Coffee with the Chiefs, sponsored by Interested Citizens for Voter Registration and held at the Pine Bluff Country Club. Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant presented certificates of appreciation to... Read More.

City Council to Vote on New Travel Policy for City Employees

Monday, August 20 by Greg

The Pine Bluff City Council will be busy on Monday as it votes for the third and final time on a proposed ordinance to adopt a new travel policy for city employees. The proposed ordinance says the new policy would “provide a consistent procedure which... Read More.

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City Council Committee Discusses Abandoned Motel

Monday, August 20 by Greg

The idea of converting an abandoned motel on one of the city’s busiest streets into an assisted living center was discussed earlier this week during a meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council’s Development and Planning Committee, but so far, it is only an... Read More.

Report States Kidnapped Woman Whose Body was Dumped in Jefferson County Killed by Strangulation

Monday, August 20 by Greg

The Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office has released details regarding the cause of death of a 71-year-old woman who was reportedly kidnapped from a Conway shopping center and murdered by two Pine Bluff teens last month. Officials say Elvia Fragstein of Wooster died of strangulation and... Read More.

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City Council to Vote Final Time to Set Time Limit to Alter or Tear Down Property

Monday, August 20 by Greg

The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday will vote for the third and final time on a proposed ordinance that would set a time limit for the Historic District Commission to make a decision on requests by downtown property owners to alter or tear... Read More.

Free Personal Financial Development Classes

Friday, August 17 by Greg

You are invited to attend free Personal Financial Development Classes on Tuesdays at 7:00pm. The classes take place at Unity Christian Fellowship Church, located at 2712 South Bay Street in Pine Bluff, AR (71603). “Financial education and planning fosters financial stability for individuals, families, and entire communities,”... Read More.

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Life Readiness Program Underway on Tuesdays

Friday, August 17 by Greg

A Life Readiness Program is currently underway every Tuesday at 6:00pm. The program offers personal development classes and workshops. The life classes focus on developing critical life and job skills. This location is Unity Christian Fellowship Church at 2712 South Bay Street in Pine Bluff,... Read More.

Watson Chapel Water Association Increases Sanitation and Garbage Collection Fees

Friday, August 17 by Greg

Residents who receive services from the Watson Chapel Water will start paying more for sanitation and garbage collections. The rate increase from .79 cents per month to $1.25 per month is effective immediately. This is an increase of .46 cents for each service. This increase... Read More.

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Safety Upgrades Installed at Star City Schools

Friday, August 17 by Greg

The Star City School District has made major improvements that will increase the overall safety of students, teachers and staff. Phase I consisted of security camera upgrades that were made during the 2017-2018 school year. The Star City School Board approved Phase II this past... Read More.

Quorum Court Approves Grass Cutting Deal with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Friday, August 17 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will assume responsibility for cutting grass along the county’s roadways. This decision came as a result of the Quorum Court's recent approval of an ordinance to permit the activity. Without dissent, the county’s legislative body agreed to County Judge Booker... Read More.

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Sheridan teacher is one of top four finalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year

Thursday, August 16 by Greg

Sheridan School Teacher, Candace Wilson is one of the top four finalist for Arkansas's Teacher of the Year! She is a Science Teacher at Sheridan Junior High.

UAM names 2018-19 cheerleaders

Thursday, August 16 by Greg

Fifteen women and three men comprise the 2018-19 cheerleading squad at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Pictured above (first row, from left) Makenzie Smith, a junior education major from Beebe, Denisha Stallings, a sophomore nursing major from Warren, Krista Sparks, a sophomore exercise science major... Read More.

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