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Funding for convention center hotel approved

Wednesday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

Plans for the hotel located at the Pine Bluff Convention Center received a big boost Tuesday when the Urban Renewal Agency agreed to contribute nearly $3 million to the project. That action sparked a special called meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council which voted... Read More.

Pine Bluff A&P Commission Provides $1.47 Million in Funding for 2022

Monday, January 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission recently awarded a quarter of a million dollars to several local non-profit organizations and public commissions for upcoming events, programming, and tourism facilities. Additional funds were allocated for maintenance requests for two tourism facilities, as well as... Read More.

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White Hall School Board celebrates appreciation month; Approves funding to complete elementary playground

Tuesday, January 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

The White Hall School Board held its first monthly meeting of the year Tuesday approving a few action items on the agenda, reflecting on updates from last year, and highlighting January as School Board Appreciation Month. All members were present at the meeting except... Read More.

Monticello Police Department receives grant funding from Department of Public Safety

Monday, December 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, the City of Monticello has received a grant for $32,773.38 from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety to purchase new Kevlar vests and vest carriers for the entire Monticello Police Department. Officers' vests require periodic replacement after a... Read More.

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Governor proposed hike in education funding

Friday, November 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday recommended that lawmakers increase public school funding by $550 million over the next two years to raise teacher pay, as the Republican prepares to leave office in January. Hutchinson presented his budget recommendations to... Read More.

medical marijuana funding drives for legal recreational marijuana

Thursday, November 3 by Ray King

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The call went out from leaders in the medical marijuana industry: Money was needed for a Missouri ballot initiative to legalize recreational cannabis for adults. Their colleagues responded. Marijuana farms, manufacturers and retailers provided millions of dollars that footed a... Read More.

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Grant writer helps GFPB funding

Thursday, September 29 by Ray King

Go Forward Pine Bluff (GFPB) has secured more than $11 million in public and private awards since it was established in 2017. $4.5 million of that funding was secured by GFPB Grant Writer Tiffany Copeland. Copeland was hired in June 2018 and is paid with... Read More.

APB Helps Arkansas’ Small Farmers Obtain USDA-NRCS Funding

Tuesday, June 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Socially-disadvantaged farmers in Arkansas benefit from a decades-old partnership between the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), says Charley Williams, a UAPB alumnus and veteran NRCS soil conservationist. This cooperation helps empower... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods, Jr. discusses active shooter response times and the need for more training and funding to combat active shooters

Thursday, May 26 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office held an active shooter drill Thursday at the Jefferson County Courthouse on the heels of a school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas earlier this week that resulted in the deaths of 19 students and two teachers. Woods... Read More.

Watson Chapel Superintendent Andrew Curry discusses funding needs for the district

Monday, February 14 by Staff

The Arkansas General Assembly kicked off its annual fiscal session Monday and one item on the agenda is of particular interest to members of the Watson Chapel School District. The legislators are being asked to approve funding for a new high school for the district. Superintendent... Read More.

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Mayor Shirley Washington casts deciding vote for Urban Renewal Agency funding

Monday, February 7 by Staff

By Ray King Mayor Shirley Washington cast the deciding vote Monday as the Pine Bluff City Council adopted a resolution approving funding to the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency for specific projects. The Mayor was joined in voting yes by Council members Lloyd Holcomb Jr., Glen... Read More.

Annual Southeast Arkansas Livestock Show/Rodeo and fair cancelled

Wednesday, July 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The annual District Southeast Arkansas Livestock Show and Rodeo have been canceled this year due to the lack of financial assistance due to a recent law that was signed in April. The Southeast Arkansas Livestock Association announced its decision in July and also mentioned... Read More.

Stories tagged with: funding

Funding for convention center hotel approved

Pine Bluff A&P Commission Provides $1.47 Million in Funding for 2022

White Hall School Board celebrates appreciation month; Approves funding to complete elementary playground

Monticello Police Department receives grant funding from Department of Public Safety

Governor proposed hike in education funding

medical marijuana funding drives for legal recreational marijuana

Grant writer helps GFPB funding

APB Helps Arkansas’ Small Farmers Obtain USDA-NRCS Funding

Sheriff Woods, Jr. discusses active shooter response times and the need for more training and funding to combat active shooters

Watson Chapel Superintendent Andrew Curry discusses funding needs for the district

Mayor Shirley Washington casts deciding vote for Urban Renewal Agency funding

Annual Southeast Arkansas Livestock Show/Rodeo and fair cancelled

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