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New White Hall Superintendent impressed with community involvement

Friday, April 1 by Staff

Gary Williams was hired as the new White Hall Superintendent in January to fill the position left vacant when current Superintendent Doug Dorris announced his retirement earlier in the school year. Williams, the current Superintendent at Crossett, has been traveling back and forth between the... Read More.

Pine Bluff Superintendent Barbara Warren meets with community members to discuss district facility plans

Tuesday, March 29 by Staff

Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Barbara Warren met with 141 members of the community Tuesday night inside of the Pine Bluff High School cafeteria to share information about plans for facility upgrades and where students will be housed during the 2022-23 school year. Of the... Read More.

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Local community stakeholders announce G.R.I.P. initiative to combat gang violence

Tuesday, November 30 by Staff

A number of key stakeholders and partners have been identified who have proactively taken significant notice to the upstart of a new gang initiative in Pine Bluff. Gangs and public attention to senseless violence resulting in several murders has been heightened in our community. In... Read More.

Authorities searching for youth who walked away from community facility in Monticello

Tuesday, September 21 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK — Three youth in the Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Youth Services (DYS) custody walked away from a community facility in Monticello Sunday night. Local law enforcement have been notified and are looking for the youth. Arkansas Code Annotated 9-28-215 requires... Read More.

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Stop the Violence Community March set for Saturday

Monday, July 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The City of Pine Bluff recorded its 16th homicide early Friday morning and with more than five months remaining in the year, is on pace to top the 27 homicides recorded in 2020. A local group however is trying to do something about the... Read More.

UAPB Extension Horticulture Specialist Helps Expand Community Gardens in South Arkansas

Friday, July 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently released a story about Shaun Francis, Extension horticulture specialist for UAPB. Francis is currently conducting a sustainable food systems project. He cites a senior center in Eudora, Arkansas as an example of the impact made... Read More.

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White Hall annual Alva Domon Memorial Fireworks Show to take place at Community Center

Friday, July 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

White Hall is putting on its annual Alva Domon Memorial Fireworks Show at the White Hall Community Center located at 9801 Dollarway Road at 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 4. This fireworks show was originally put together by the late Alva Domon. After his... Read More.

Pine Bluff Community Center ends its first summer camp with a fun day

Thursday, July 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Community Center ended its Summer Sports & Discovery camp on July 1. This was their first camp since re-opening the newly renovated site in March 2021. The summer camp began last month on June 7. To celebrate the last day, the... Read More.

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Police report finding missing autistic child and vehicle

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

Update: Police reported that the missing juvenile and the vehicle were both recovered late Wednesday morning. The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the community's help in the search of the location of 13-year-old Nicholas Newnum who is autistic. He was reported missing this... Read More.

SEARK College joined community at GoFoward Fest

Sunday, June 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy GoForward Pine Bluff hosted the 2021 'Blues Batter and Brew' Fest featuring live performances and also local vendors and organizations including SEARK College on Saturday, June 20th. Deltaplex had a chance to talk with the Vice President of Student Affairs Lozanne Calhoun,... Read More.

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Economic and Community Development Department explains some projects

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A wide-ranging discussion of everything from requests for funding for home improvements to complaints about 18-wheelers driving through residential areas took place Thursday on TalkBack Live hosted by Floyd Donald. Larry Matthews and Lori Walker of the City’s Economic and Community Development Department... Read More.

Grant County Community Theater opens new location: The Lancaster Hall

Thursday, June 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Grant County Community Theater gained a new place to call home, The Lancaster Hall formally known as Sheridan First Christian Church. The Sheridan Headlight announced the new location and ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place on Friday, June 4th at 407 East... Read More.

Stories tagged with: community

New White Hall Superintendent impressed with community involvement

Pine Bluff Superintendent Barbara Warren meets with community members to discuss district facility plans

Local community stakeholders announce G.R.I.P. initiative to combat gang violence

Authorities searching for youth who walked away from community facility in Monticello

Stop the Violence Community March set for Saturday

UAPB Extension Horticulture Specialist Helps Expand Community Gardens in South Arkansas

White Hall annual Alva Domon Memorial Fireworks Show to take place at Community Center

Pine Bluff Community Center ends its first summer camp with a fun day

Police report finding missing autistic child and vehicle

SEARK College joined community at GoFoward Fest

Economic and Community Development Department explains some projects

Grant County Community Theater opens new location: The Lancaster Hall

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