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PBPD “P.A.Y. Camp” Graduation

Wednesday, July 10 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department will be presenting a graduation for children who have successfully completed the police department’s “Police And Youth Camp” (P.A.Y. Camp) on Thursday July 11th at 6:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. The P.A.Y.... Read More.

Heat Advisory Extended

Wednesday, July 10 by Staff

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. A Heat Advisory for most of Arkansas has been extended into another... Read More.

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PBPD Searches For Missing Elderly Man

Wednesday, July 10 by Staff

Lee Arthur Neal, 71, was last seen near 2305 Port Road and may be traveling in a Grey Chevrolet Trailblazer with a spare tire on the vehicle. The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for help in locating him. Neal was described as 5′7″ tall,... Read More.

PB Chamber of Commerce Recaps Grand Opening of PB Aquatics Center

Tuesday, July 9 by Staff

Pine Bluff city officials and members of the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce's Redcoats cut the ribbon on the new Pine Bluff Aquatics Center on Saturday, June 29th. During the grand-opening, Mayor Shirley Washington discussed the collaborative efforts of previous mayors Carl A. Redus... Read More.

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Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued executive order creating Arkansas Levee task force.

Tuesday, July 9 by Greg

Just over a week ago, following record flooding impacting communities along the Arkansas River, Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued executive order creating the task force. Hutchinson named the first eight members of the new task force and announced he would appoint additional members. Today, Hutchinson appointed 17... Read More.

Make Your Mark White Hall

Tuesday, July 9 by Staff

A storm drain marking event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 10th, at the White Hall City Park. The Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service invites volunteers to participate in the “Make Your Mark White Hall” session, according to Christine L. Cooley,... Read More.

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Monday Evening Rain Brings Floods To PB Roads

Tuesday, July 9 by Staff

Monday evening rain brought flooding to parts of Pine Bluff. The city received 3.44 inches of rain yesterday. This is a new record for rainfall in a single day per the National Weather Service. Due to flooding at the Main Police Department at 200 E.... Read More.

Pine Bluff Casino Progress Meeting Tuesday, Public is Invited

Monday, July 8 by Staff

The Arkansas Racing Commission granted Downstream Development/Quapaw Nation their gaming license on June 13th. Ground was broken that afternoon to begin construction of the casino resort. The Quapaw Nation is moving forward with work on the Saracen Casino and Resort as well as upgrades to... Read More.

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Pines Mall Theater Under New Ownership

Monday, July 8 by Staff

Pines Mall Cinema 8 has been sold and renovations will begin soon. New renovations will include the construction of a bar inside of the theater. Rain Investments LLC has purchased the movie theater at the Pines Mall. The theater will be renamed Saracen Cinema 8... Read More.

Smoke Raises Concern at Jefferson County Detention Center

Monday, July 8 by Staff

Jefferson County deputies, the Pine Bluff Police Department, and the Pine Bluff Fire Department responded to a call on July 5th at approximately 9:43 p.m. regarding a possible fire at the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Detention Center. The shift supervisor at the detention center had received... Read More.

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Delta Rivers Nature Center Seeks Volunteers

Wednesday, July 3 by Staff

Dozens of birds, snakes, and alligators are still waiting at other facilities as their home gets rebuilt. It's a different scene at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Delta Rivers Nature Center as 15-foot floodwater has finally receded. What should be the nature center's busiest... Read More.

Fireworks Over Lake Chicot

Tuesday, July 2 by Greg

The annual Independence Day celebration, featuring fireworks over Lake Chicot and live music, will be held this year on Saturday, July 6, according to the Lake Village Chamber of Commerce. Slik Nickel will perform at the Lakefront park at the amphitheater from 5 p.m. until... Read More.

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