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City Council sets meeting to override Mayor’s decision to fire Inspection and Zoning Director

Wednesday, January 7 by Ray King

By Ray King A special meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council has been called for Thursday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. to override a decision by the Mayor to fire the long-time director of Inspection and Zoning. According to a resolution sponsored by Council Member Bruce... Read More.

Randy Compton Sworn In as Pine Bluff Fire Chief

Friday, January 2 by Luke Matheson

New Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Randy Compton was officially sworn in during a ceremony held Friday afternoon at the Prince Hall Grand Lodge. Compton assumes the role following the retirement of Chief Shauwn Howell in 2025. Compton addressed the audience following the swearing-in... Read More.

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Sparkling candles may have led to deadly New Year’s Swiss resort bar fire, investigators say

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

(CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland) -- Investigators probing the deadly New Year's Day fire at a Swiss resort bar are looking into the possibility that it started from some sparkling candles.Beatrice Pilloud, Valais Attorney General, told reporters Friday that investigators were still conducting interviews and going... Read More.

Randy Compton Named Pine Bluff Fire Chief After Decades of Service

Tuesday, December 30 by Luke Matheson

Mayor Vivian Flowers has announced the appointment of Randy Compton as the next fire chief of the Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services Department. Compton, who has been serving as interim fire chief, will officially assume the role on Jan. 1, 2026. He brings more... Read More.

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ smokes contenders at the holiday box office to hold #1 spot

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

Avatar: Fire and Ash has burned up the box office again.The third film in James Cameron's epic sci-fi series retained its #1 spot over the Christmas holiday weekend, taking in an additional $64 million, according to Box Office Mojo. ... Read More.

Dry Conditions Raise Fire Risk Ahead of New Year’s Fireworks

Thursday, December 25 by Lori Basiewicz

According to NOAA’s National Drought Monitor, Southeast Arkansas is in a moderate drought. This includes Jefferson and surrounding counties. The City of Camden in Ouachita County has similar drought conditions and, on December 22nd, their fire department had to battle a small wildfire. Fortunately,... Read More.

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1 nursing home resident, 1 employee killed in fire, explosion; cause under investigation

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

(BRISTOL, Pa.) -- An explosion and fire at a Pennsylvania nursing home killed two women -- one resident and one employee -- and wounded 20 other people, officials said.The "catastrophic" incident -- possibly caused by a gas leak -- unfolded Tuesday afternoon... Read More.

Massive fire erupts after apparent explosion at nursing home in Pennsylvania

Tuesday, December 23 by ABC News

(BUCKS COUNTY, Pa.) -- A massive fire has erupted at a nursing home in eastern Pennsylvania following a possible gas explosion, officials said.The Upper Makefield Township police described it as a "mass casualty incident" at the Silver Lake Nursing Home and asked people to... Read More.

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ lights up box office with #1 debut

Monday, December 22 by ABC News

We see you, Avatar: Fire and Ash, at the top of the box office.The third film in James Cameron's epic sci-fi series opens at #1 with an $88 million haul in its debut weekend, Box Office Mojo reports.While certainly a... Read More.

Holiday travel Friday: Storms, wind and fire danger slam US coast to coast

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Traveling for the holidays Friday may be turbulent, as gusts and widespread rain move into the Northeast, fire warnings persist in the West and storms linger on the West Coast until the end of the year.Here is a look at the... Read More.

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‘The Odyssey’ gets new poster, its prologue to screen ahead of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ in IMAX

Thursday, December 18 by ABC News

This isn't an enchantment from a siren: there is a new poster for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.Universal Pictures shared the brand-new poster for the upcoming film on Thursday. The studio also announced that the prologue of The Odyssey will be... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Named Arkansas Department of the Year for 2025

Tuesday, December 16 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services has been named the 2025 Arkansas Fire and EMS Service Department of the Year by the Arkansas EMT Association. The department was recognized Monday night during the Pine Bluff City Council meeting. Interim Fire Chief Randy Compton spoke with... Read More.

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City Council sets meeting to override Mayor’s decision to fire Inspection and Zoning Director

Randy Compton Sworn In as Pine Bluff Fire Chief

Sparkling candles may have led to deadly New Year’s Swiss resort bar fire, investigators say

Randy Compton Named Pine Bluff Fire Chief After Decades of Service

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ smokes contenders at the holiday box office to hold #1 spot

Dry Conditions Raise Fire Risk Ahead of New Year’s Fireworks

1 nursing home resident, 1 employee killed in fire, explosion; cause under investigation

Massive fire erupts after apparent explosion at nursing home in Pennsylvania

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ lights up box office with #1 debut

Holiday travel Friday: Storms, wind and fire danger slam US coast to coast

‘The Odyssey’ gets new poster, its prologue to screen ahead of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ in IMAX

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Named Arkansas Department of the Year for 2025

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