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Whitfield responds to community concerns with City Council

Wednesday, May 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff City Council member Ivan Whitfield on Wednesday was asked about the council, and the perception from some in the community that it is a “do-nothing council.” He said that every ward has its own needs and concerns. “We feel like the... Read More.

Deputy Chief Warrior talks parking lot overcrowding; Unity in community

Monday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Earlier this month, Deputy Chief Shirley Warrior of the police department discussed with Deltaplex her goal with the Citizens in Action Organization in which she endorsed in September of 2020. Due to the restraints of the Pandemic, the applications were not able... Read More.

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Block Party offered fun to the community

Sunday, May 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Deltaplex’s own William Jenkins hosted the second block of this year presented by Uptown Salon and The City of Pine Bluff in the downtown area on Saturday, May 22nd. The block party was free to the public and began at 4 pm... Read More.

Community survey outlines crime, quailty of life concerns

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King More than 45 percent of Pine Bluff residents who took part in a community survey said they do not believe Pine Bluff offers a good quality of life while 70 percent said the city does not offer a clean and healthy environment. The... Read More.

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Community Fishing Day Event was an success

Monday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission had a great turnout with more than 150 people present at their first Community Fishing Day Event according to the commission on Saturday, May 15th. The event was held at the MLK Park Pond where the... Read More.

Game & Fish Commission hosting Community Fishing Day event

Friday, May 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission is hosting their first Community Fishing Day event at the MLK Park Pond on Saturday, May 15th from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Maurice Jackson the Family and Community Fishing Program Coordinator, and Clinton L. Coleman... Read More.

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Cleveland County School District hosts their first community meeting

Thursday, April 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Cleveland County School District hosted their first community meeting on Wednesday to promote the proposed 5mil tax increase that questioned the need for what they described as an elaborate basketball arena. More than two dozen people gathered at the New Edinburg Community Center... Read More.

Director of Economic and Community Development talks updates on current projects

Friday, April 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The City of Pine Bluff Economic and Community Development Department (ECD) covers many projects within the city including the most recent renovation of the Pine Bluff Community center last month. The department director, Larry Matthews spoke about his main function with the... Read More.

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Community Garden Dedication hosted by Barraque Street Missionary Baptist

Tuesday, March 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy In light of the pandemic, community and churches have become more focused on health and wellness and even more interested in producing food and fruit/vegetable produce traditionally. Barraque Street Missionary Baptist Church located on 1811 W Pullen Avenue is hosting a Community... Read More.

The Pine Bluff Community Center hosts its grand opening

Monday, March 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Pine Bluff Community Center, formally known as the Merill Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony that opened its doors to the public on Sunday, March 28th. Mayor Shirley Washington led the event and describe the many individuals that took part in renovating... Read More.

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Community center ribbon cutting pushed back a day

Thursday, March 25 by Ray King

The ribbon cutting to officially open the Pine Bluff Community Center, formerly the Merrill Center, that had been scheduled for Saturday has been pushed back because of a threat of inclement weather. According to the Mayor’s Office, the event will now be held Sunday, March... Read More.

Pine Bluff Community Center scheduled to open March 27th

Wednesday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Pine Bluff Community Center was scheduled to open earlier this month but due to COVID-19 there were shipping delays with equipment for the center and the date was moved to Saturday, March 27th at 1 P.M. The director Samuel Gllover expressed that... Read More.

Stories tagged with: community

Whitfield responds to community concerns with City Council

Deputy Chief Warrior talks parking lot overcrowding; Unity in community

Block Party offered fun to the community

Community survey outlines crime, quailty of life concerns

Community Fishing Day Event was an success

Game & Fish Commission hosting Community Fishing Day event

Cleveland County School District hosts their first community meeting

Director of Economic and Community Development talks updates on current projects

Community Garden Dedication hosted by Barraque Street Missionary Baptist

The Pine Bluff Community Center hosts its grand opening

Community center ribbon cutting pushed back a day

Pine Bluff Community Center scheduled to open March 27th

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