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Urban Renewal Agency approves nine purchases downtown

Wednesday, July 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency (URA) met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 20, and approved several topics on their agenda. The meeting had the majority of their board present including the Director of URA Maurice Taggart, commissioners Lloyd Franklin Sr, Kirby... Read More.

Urban Renewal Agency discusses resolution for old bus station on 4th

Wednesday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency (PBURA) met on Tuesday for their monthly meeting and discussed particular projects and objectives in their agenda which included a resolution for the former bus station on 221 W 4th Ave. The property is adjacent to... Read More.

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Supreme Court reverses decision involving Area Agency on Aging driver

Thursday, March 11 by Ray King

By Ray King A divided Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a decision by the Arkansas Worker’s Compensation Commission that denied a wage loss award to Leroy Calhoun, who worked for the Area Agency on Aging for Southeast Arkansas (AAA) before he was injured in... Read More.

Planning and Development Committee discusses new developments with Urban Renewal Agency

Tuesday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Executive Director of The Urban Renewal Agency Maurice Taggart addressed the current updates on their developments in Pine Bluff at Tuesday afternoons Planning and Development meeting. Taggart discussed these developments and the plans they have for these projects. The URA recently purchased the... Read More.

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Federal Complainant Filed Against State Agency

Monday, February 15 by Staff

According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, the state agency charged with dispersing certain funds and tax credits to develop low-income housing is doling out that money based on economic growth rather than need, according to a recently filed federal complaint. The complaint alleges that over the past three... Read More.

Jefferson County has received just over $1.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Wednesday, February 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County has received just over $1.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for damage homes in the county sustained during flooding on the Arkansas River in 2019. The following is one of two stories dealing with those grants,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency’s 2021 redevelopment plans

Friday, January 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency, which was revived in 2017, focuses on gaining funds to create new space for housing and business development. The executive director, Maurice Taggart, further explained the background of the PBURA. There are currently two primary projects that... Read More.

Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas continue to assist clients while following COVID-19 guidelines

Friday, April 17 by Greg

Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas is committed to assisting our clients while following governmental guidelines for COVID-19. Our client’s health and safety mean the world to us. Our Senior Centers will remain closed until further notice. We would like to extend a heartfelt... Read More.

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Agency: Number of Arkansas coronavirus cases rises to 46

Thursday, March 19 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases in Arkansas has risen to 46, state health officials said Thursday. The Arkansas Department of Health announced the nine new cases on its website. The state on Wednesday reported its largest... Read More.

Agency: Arkansas coronavirus cases increases to 30

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases in Arkansas has risen to 30 and includes the first one in the state’s northwest, authorities said Wednesday. The Department of Health announced the eight new cases on its website. Gov.... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency resumes demolition of dilapidated properties

Thursday, February 27 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency has resumed with the demolition of dilapidated properties. A house located at 1910 West 12th Street was the first property to be demolished by crews since the Pine Bluff City Council voted to resume demolition efforts in early January. “City... Read More.

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency and Civic Auditorium Commission partner to purchase the Plaza Hotel

Tuesday, October 15 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Civic Auditorium Commission voted Tuesday in a special called meeting to purchase and renovate the Plaza Hotel, which is attached to the Pine Bluff Convention Center, with the help of the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency. The vote was unanimous, with Commissioners... Read More.

Stories tagged with: agency

Urban Renewal Agency approves nine purchases downtown

Urban Renewal Agency discusses resolution for old bus station on 4th

Supreme Court reverses decision involving Area Agency on Aging driver

Planning and Development Committee discusses new developments with Urban Renewal Agency

Federal Complainant Filed Against State Agency

Jefferson County has received just over $1.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency’s 2021 redevelopment plans

Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas continue to assist clients while following COVID-19 guidelines

Agency: Number of Arkansas coronavirus cases rises to 46

Agency: Arkansas coronavirus cases increases to 30

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency resumes demolition of dilapidated properties

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency and Civic Auditorium Commission partner to purchase the Plaza Hotel

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