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Pine Bluff Council approves lease for former Bank of America building

Monday, February 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A resolution to lease the former Bank of America building in downtown Pine Bluff to PeopleShores was approved without dissent by the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday night. The lease provides that the organization will pay $1,000 per month and utilities, while... Read More.

Phase one of Downtown Pine Bluff Streetscape is nearing completion

Wednesday, August 5 by Greg

By Ray King The first phase of the long-awaited Streetscape project that will change the look of downtown is nearing completion, according to Larry Matthews, the director of the city’s Economic and Community Development Department. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday, Matthews talked about... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Urban Renewal to take bids to renovate downtown buildings

Wednesday, May 13 by Ray King

By Ray King Plans for housing in the downtown area are underway as a part of the Relive Pine Bluff plan which will also include the renovation of buildings for retailers, restaurants and the like. Maurice Taggart, the director of the Urban Renewal Agency said Wednesday... Read More.

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal a Step Closer to Restoring Downtown Buildings

Tuesday, May 12 by Greg

PINE BLUFF, Ark.— In February, the Pine Bluff Historic District Commission of the City of Pine Bluff, Arkansas approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency (“PBURA”) to begin the renovation and restoration of certain properties on the west side... Read More.

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Streetscape project continues in downtown Pine Bluff

Tuesday, March 10 by Greg

Significant work is taking place along Main Street in Pine Bluff as the Streetscape project continues. Excavators and other equipment can be seen tearing up concrete and asphalt between Barraque and Fourth streets. Larry Matthews, Director of the Pine Bluff Economic and Community Development, will join... Read More.

City Council candidate debates centered around downtown projects and Go Forward Pine Bluff

Tuesday, February 11 by Greg

Deltaplex Radio aired a live political debate Tuesday at Pine Bluff High School’s Little Theater with numerous local political candidates in attendance. The event was hosted by current Ward One Councilmember Joni Alexander, and was held in front of a live audience of Pine Bluff... Read More.

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Jack Stradley, Described as ‘Pioneer’ of Downtown Pine Bluff Restoration, Dies

Wednesday, December 26 by Greg

Jack Stradley, a man who held a grand vision for downtown Pine Bluff and who put his money where his mouth was when it came to helping to restore the city, has died. His legacy, according to Dee Herring-Gatlin, chair of the Pine Bluff Historic... Read More.

Watley with City and GFPB Unveil Downtown Master Plan and Vision

Friday, December 21 by Greg

Pine Bluff officials aim to reinvigorate the city's downtown through a plan they'll implement over 14 to 21 years. Go Forward Pine Bluff, a nonprofit that is working to improve the area, has partnered with the city to execute the strategy. It will center on... Read More.

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Downtown Grants to Provide Shade Structure at Barraque Plaza

Thursday, August 30 by Greg

Pine Bluff Downtown Development, Inc. will use funds from two grants for a shade structure over the picnic tables at Barraque Plaza at the corner of Barraque and Pine Streets, according to a Downtown Development newsletter. Downtown Development recently received a $15,000 Downtown Revitalization Grant... Read More.

PBPD Officer Injured In Downtown Pine Bluff Wreck

Friday, August 10 by Greg

Pine Bluff Police Officer Amber Rhodes, who works patrol, was transported to Jefferson Regional Medical Center and later released on Thursday after her police cruiser struck a utility pole at the corner of Second Avenue and Walnut Street in downtown Pine Bluff. The front end... Read More.

Stories tagged with: downtown

Pine Bluff Council approves lease for former Bank of America building

Phase one of Downtown Pine Bluff Streetscape is nearing completion

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal to take bids to renovate downtown buildings

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal a Step Closer to Restoring Downtown Buildings

Streetscape project continues in downtown Pine Bluff

City Council candidate debates centered around downtown projects and Go Forward Pine Bluff

Jack Stradley, Described as ‘Pioneer’ of Downtown Pine Bluff Restoration, Dies

Watley with City and GFPB Unveil Downtown Master Plan and Vision

Downtown Grants to Provide Shade Structure at Barraque Plaza

PBPD Officer Injured In Downtown Pine Bluff Wreck

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