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Pine Bluff City Council Boosts Downtown Development Funding to Support Revitalization and Growth

Wednesday, May 20 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff City Council voted Monday night to increase city funding for Pine Bluff Downtown Development Inc. from $45,000 to $150,000 as part of a budget amendment for the 2026 fiscal year. The measure adds $105,000 to the organization’s funding, with the increase coming... Read More.

Go Forward CEO Shares Magnolia Event Details and Downtown Development Updates on Oldies 1013

Thursday, April 16 by Haleigh Reichen

Go Forward CEO Ryan Watley was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where Morning Show host Greg Horne said downtown is getting a lot nicer, mentioning the Magnolia by name. Horne then asked Watley to talk about what’s happening there this week. Watley... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Receives Over $80,000 for Blues Junction Experience and Downtown Revitalization

Friday, March 27 by Luke Matheson

A $39,650 T-Mobile Hometown Grant was officially presented Friday night to Pine Bluff Downtown Development, Inc., marking a major step forward for the Blues Junction Experience project. The presentation took place during Catfish Friday Blues & Soul Night at the UAPB Incubator on Main Street,... Read More.

Will Jenkins Facing Felony Charge After Downtown Shooting and SWAT Standoff

Wednesday, December 17 by Luke Matheson

A Pine Bluff man is facing a felony domestic battery charge following a shooting reported Wednesday afternoon at a downtown business, according to the Pine Bluff Police Department. Police said officers were dispatched around 2:20 p.m. on Dec. 17, 2025, to a reported shooting at... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Seeks National Heritage Area Designation, Eyes Major Investment for Downtown

Friday, September 19 by Luke Matheson

The City of Pine Bluff is taking steps to join a prestigious list of National Heritage Areas across the United States, a move that could bring significant recognition — and funding — to the region. Currently, there are 62 National Heritage Areas in the country.... Read More.

Pine Bluffs Delta Rhythm and Bayous Project Kicks Off with Downtown Wellness Park

Monday, August 25 by Ray King

A major focus of the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission currently is the Delta Rhythm and Bayous project, beginning with the wellness park downtown. Sheri Storie, the Executive Director of A&P talked about that when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. She went... Read More.

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Simmons Bank Park to Open August 20 in Downtown Pine Bluff

Wednesday, August 13 by Luke Matheson

Downtown Pine Bluff is about to welcome a major new attraction. On August 20, 2025, the site formerly known as 601 Main will officially reopen as Simmons Bank Park, an $8.5 million development made possible through a partnership between Simmons Bank, the University of... Read More.

UAPB Sponsors Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Downtown Pine Bluff

Wednesday, June 18 by Luke Matheson

For the second straight year, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will be sponsoring the Juneteenth celebration in downtown Pine Bluff this Friday. George Cotton from UAPB explained the activities when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Cotton went on to say this. Morning... Read More.

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Go Forward Pine Bluff Partners with Local Artist for Downtown Revitalization Murals

Monday, April 14 by Luke Matheson

Go Forward Pine Bluff (GFPB) is proud to announce that the collaborative between GFPB and the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency has developed a new partnership with celebrated local artist Greg Newsome to bring vibrant, original art to the heart of downtown. As part of... Read More.

Jefferson County Courthouse to reopen at 10 a.m. Tuesday

Monday, December 2 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Deltaplex News has spoken with Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson for an update on the power outage in downtown Pine Bluff. According to Judge Robinson, work had been completed and power has been restored to the downtown area. Due to this, the Jefferson County Courthouse will... Read More.

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Downtown Pine Bluff buildings closed due to power outage

Monday, December 2 by Luke Matheson

Downtown Pine Bluff was affected by a power outage over the weekend which continues into Monday. Sunday evening Deltaplex News reported that the Jefferson County Courthouse would be closed due to the outage. Monday morning Jason Duren from United Way of Jefferson County informed Deltaplex News... Read More.

PB City Council votes to take private property from land owners downtown for Delta Rhythm and Blues

Monday, February 5 by Greg

By Ray King By a vote of 5 to 3, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted a resolution allowing the city to use eminent domain to obtain property downtown that will be a part of the Delta Rhythm and Blues Cultural District. Economic and... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Boosts Downtown Development Funding to Support Revitalization and Growth

Go Forward CEO Shares Magnolia Event Details and Downtown Development Updates on Oldies 1013

Pine Bluff Receives Over $80,000 for Blues Junction Experience and Downtown Revitalization

Will Jenkins Facing Felony Charge After Downtown Shooting and SWAT Standoff

Pine Bluff Seeks National Heritage Area Designation, Eyes Major Investment for Downtown

Pine Bluffs Delta Rhythm and Bayous Project Kicks Off with Downtown Wellness Park

Simmons Bank Park to Open August 20 in Downtown Pine Bluff

UAPB Sponsors Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Downtown Pine Bluff

Go Forward Pine Bluff Partners with Local Artist for Downtown Revitalization Murals

Jefferson County Courthouse to reopen at 10 a.m. Tuesday

Downtown Pine Bluff buildings closed due to power outage

PB City Council votes to take private property from land owners downtown for Delta Rhythm and Blues

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