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US economy grew 3.8% in 2nd quarter, far exceeding previous estimate

Thursday, September 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. economy expanded significantly more than initially estimated over a recent three-month period, suggesting robust growth despite uncertainty set off by President Donald Trump's tariff policy, federal government data on Thursday showed.The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.8% in... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Searching for Woman Wanted on 38 Counts of Forgery

Friday, June 27 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Melissa Wolfe, who is wanted in connection with 38 counts of forgery committed over the past 11 months. Wolfe is described as being approximately 5'5" tall. Authorities have not released additional... Read More.

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Letter of support for the 3/8 cent tax from multiple fire agencies

Friday, November 3 by Alex Bivens

Mayor Washington, The Presidents of Local 14, BRAVE, and the FOF are writing you this letter to make you, council members, and the great citizens of Pine Bluff know that the men and women of our organizations greatly appreciate the acknowledgement of the needs of... Read More.

Chief Howell of the PBFD shows his support for the upcoming 3/8 cent sales tax for the Police and Fire Departments

Friday, November 3 by Alex Bivens

The presidents of three separate organizations within the fire department have sent a letter to Mayor Shirley Washington supporting the proposed three-eights cent sales tax devoted to public safety that voters will decide the fate of Nov. 14. The letter was signed by Joseph Kisel,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson is hopeful the 3/8 of a cent sales tax will have more support this time

Sunday, October 22 by Alex Bivens

On Nov. 14, voters in Pine Bluff will go back to the polls to decide the fate of the five-eights cent sales tax to continue funding the Go Forward Pine Bluff initiative. That tax will currently sunset or come off the books in 2024... Read More.

PBFD Chief Howell discussed how the wording issues have been fixed in the 3/8 cent sales tax

Sunday, September 3 by Alex Bivens

In May, a proposed three-eights cent sales tax to benefit public safety was defeated by 20 votes. During the campaign prior to the vote, some members of both the police and fire departments took issue with the proposal and didn’t support it. Supporters of the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Approves Resolution to Install Sewer Lines Along N. University Avenue, Ordinances on 5/8 Of 1 Percent and 3/8 Of 1 Percent Sales and Use Tax Placed on Calendar

Monday, July 17 by Staff

The Pine Bluff City Council met on Monday for its monthly meeting. Ordinances for the 5/8 of One Percent (0.625%) Sales and Use Tax and also the 3/8 of One Percent (0.375%) were placed on the calendar, as well as a special election on... Read More.

LaTisha Brunson critical of the negative talk surrounding GFPB and 3/8-cent sales tax

Friday, May 5 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff City Council member LaTisha Brunson on Friday was critical of the negative talk that has taken place around the effort to extend the Go Forward Pine Bluff sales tax for another seven years and to approve a permanent three-eights cent tax for... Read More.

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Chief Howell talks about the 3/8 tax proposal

Friday, May 5 by Alex Bivens

As early voting continues at the Jefferson County Courthouse to extend the five-eights cent Go Forward Pine Bluff sales tax for another seven years, Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell on Friday focused on the second tax proposal on the ballot, a three-eights... Read More.

Chief Richardson explains how the PBPD will use the 3/8 tax.

Thursday, May 4 by Alex Bivens

Opponents of the three-eight’s cent sales tax devoted to public safety have raised questions about how the money will be used if the tax passes on May 9. On the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday, host Greg Horne read the ballot title which specifically specifies... Read More.

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Pine Bluff fire officials discuss the need for 3/8 cent sales tax

Thursday, April 13 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Public Safety Committee met Wednesday afternoon to discuss a 3/8 cent sales tax to financially support the city’s fire and police departments. Both departments need new equipment, enhanced training and an adopted salary schedule. Based on sales tax receipts from 2022, a... Read More.

38 new COVID deaths reported; cities offer incentives for vaccination

Wednesday, September 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Tuesday reported 38 new deaths from COVID-19 as the state’s capital launched a new incentive program to boost the city’s vaccinations. The Department of Health said the state’s death toll from COVID-19 now totals 7,108. The state reported... Read More.

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US economy grew 3.8% in 2nd quarter, far exceeding previous estimate

Pine Bluff Police Searching for Woman Wanted on 38 Counts of Forgery

Letter of support for the 3/8 cent tax from multiple fire agencies

Chief Howell of the PBFD shows his support for the upcoming 3/8 cent sales tax for the Police and Fire Departments

Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson is hopeful the 3/8 of a cent sales tax will have more support this time

PBFD Chief Howell discussed how the wording issues have been fixed in the 3/8 cent sales tax

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Resolution to Install Sewer Lines Along N. University Avenue, Ordinances on 5/8 Of 1 Percent and 3/8 Of 1 Percent Sales and Use Tax Placed on Calendar

LaTisha Brunson critical of the negative talk surrounding GFPB and 3/8-cent sales tax

Chief Howell talks about the 3/8 tax proposal

Chief Richardson explains how the PBPD will use the 3/8 tax.

Pine Bluff fire officials discuss the need for 3/8 cent sales tax

38 new COVID deaths reported; cities offer incentives for vaccination

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