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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.

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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Dorris talks about security concerns at White Hall

Thursday, March 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Like other school districts in Arkansas, the White Hall School District is concerned about the security of students and faculty members and according to Superintendent Doug Dorris, when a report of a possible gun at a school in the Watson Chapel School... Read More.

WC School District superintendent addressed students concerns

Thursday, March 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Superintendent of Watson Chapel High School, Jerry Guess spoke to students during an assembly on Thursday afternoon, to address their concerns following Monday's school shooting that occurred at the Junior High that is connected to the high school. Some students addressed their... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire Chief Shauwn Howell addresses the low water pressure concerns

Tuesday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Tuesday that low water pressure in the city could hamper the department’s efforts to fight fires, particularly large ones. Howell said in events like that, the department has gotten help from volunteer fire... Read More.

El Dorado cancels Friday night’s match up against Pine Bluff due to COVID concerns

Tuesday, September 29 by Staff

El Dorado has cancelled Friday night’s game at Pine Bluff due to COVID-19 concerns. This is the third week in a row El Dorado has been forced to cancel games due to the pandemic. According to the Arkansas Activities Association the game has been ruled... Read More.

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Arkansas Department of Corrections addresses COVID-19 concerns

Saturday, April 4 by Greg

It has been reported that there have been cases of COVID-19 reported within the Arkansas Department of Corrections over the past week. Information was released on the Arkansas Department of Corrections Facebook page Saturday afternoon about the cases they have, and how they are... Read More.

Walmart to limit the number of customers in stores due to coronavirus concerns

Friday, April 3 by Greg

Walmart will begin to limit the number of customers that are allowed in the store to shop. Starting on Saturday, April 4, all Walmart stores will begin monitoring the number of people allowed inside the store. Customers will be admitted one by one at a single... Read More.

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Pine Bluff court fines no longer accepted in person due to COVID-19 concerns

Thursday, April 2 by Greg

By: Luke Matheson [email protected] The City of Pine Bluff has announced that court fine payments will no longer be accepted in person due to COVID-19 concerns. Money orders or cashier checks can be mailed to the following address. City Collectors Office 200 E. 8th Street Pine Bluff, AR. 71601 Additionally, credit... Read More.

Arkansas may close some state parks over virus concerns

Wednesday, April 1 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas may temporarily close some of its most popular parks over concerns that large numbers of out-of-state visitors are crowding them during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday. Hutchinson said he is looking at steps to curtail non-resident... Read More.

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Arkansas Governor looking at possibly closing state parks due to COVID-19 concerns

Tuesday, March 31 by Greg

By: Luke Matheson [email protected] Governor Asa Hutchinson updated the Coronavirus numbers at his daily press conference Tuesday after noon. As of the time of the press conference Arkansas had 523 positive cases with 64 patients requiring hospitalization. Arkansas has also had another death related to the virus,... Read More.

Local officials address COVID-19 concerns in Jefferson county

Tuesday, March 31 by Greg

By: Ray King [email protected] Brian Thomas, the CEO of Jefferson Regional Hospital said Tuesday that currently, the facility is in “pretty good shape” when it comes to P.P.E.’s (Personal Protection Equipment), and credited hospital staff for being able to keep pace with testing for the COVID-19... Read More.

Stories tagged with: concerns

Whitfield responds to community concerns with City Council

Community survey outlines crime, quailty of life concerns

Dorris talks about security concerns at White Hall

WC School District superintendent addressed students concerns

Pine Bluff Fire Chief Shauwn Howell addresses the low water pressure concerns

El Dorado cancels Friday night’s match up against Pine Bluff due to COVID concerns

Arkansas Department of Corrections addresses COVID-19 concerns

Walmart to limit the number of customers in stores due to coronavirus concerns

Pine Bluff court fines no longer accepted in person due to COVID-19 concerns

Arkansas may close some state parks over virus concerns

Arkansas Governor looking at possibly closing state parks due to COVID-19 concerns

Local officials address COVID-19 concerns in Jefferson county

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