Monticello A&P discusses upcoming events

The Monticello Advertising and Promotions Commission has several events planned this spring and summer, according to the Advance Monticellonian Newspaper. At their monthly meeting March 27, commissioners discussed the Spring of the Square event planned May 19. According to Ryan Copico,  this will be a night... Read More.
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A&P Director discusses hamburger tax money distribution

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission recently announced that it had distributed almost $1.5 million that came from the so-called hamburger tax to the Convention Center and to various groups and organizations. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, A&P Director Sheri Storie... Read More.
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A&P talks about commission vacancies and Hamburger Tax

The director of the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission said Monday that there are currently two vacancies on the seven-member commission. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Sherrie Storie explained that, unlike other commissions, the Mayor does not make the appointments. Instead, current... Read More.
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Monticello A&P considers change in Christmas light vendor

The Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission is considering a change in the company hired to put up Christmas lights. According to the Advanced M0nticellonian newspaper, the company currently doing the work, SBC Lights recommended Southern Magnolia Landscaping, LLC to the commission. The newspaper reported that Southern... Read More.

A&P Commission promotes Cunningham

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission promoted Jimmy Cunningham, Jr. to Tourism Development Director, effective Jan. 1. In this role, Cunningham will manage tourism product development initiatives to build Pine Bluff as a premier destination for cultural heritage tourism, agritourism, ecotourism, and culinary tourism.... Read More.
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Chamber of Commerce, A&P join to create online calendar

The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission to create a central online community calendar for the area. According to the chamber’s website, the calendar can be found on the website and will be maintained... Read More.

A&P Commission awards grants to 9 groups

The Advertising and Promotion Commission on Thursday awarded $250,000 to nine non-profit groups for upcoming events, programs and tourism related facilities, according to a press release. Included in the group were the Arkansas Railroad Museum, the Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, Black Pilots... Read More.
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Pine Bluff A&P appointments tabled at city council meeting

By Ray King Two appointments to the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotions Committee that were on the agenda for the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night were tabled, sparking a spirited discussion about the entire system of city boards and commissions, and appointments to those... Read More.