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Urban Renewal approves funds for Go Kart track

Wednesday, October 23 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency approved $1.5 million for help complete the Go Kart track and Family Fun Park on the site of the former Admiral Benbow Inn on East Harding Avenue during a meeting held Wednesday evening. Ground was broken for the Go... Read More.

UAMS receives funds in effort to reduce infant mortality

Wednesday, September 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $5 million Congressional appropriation to coordinate efforts across the state to reduce infant mortality. Nirvana Manning, M.D., professor and chair of the UAMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, said the funding,... Read More.

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Drew County Quorum Court approves funds for courthouse locks, new landfill cells

Friday, July 12 by Ray King

The Drew County Quorum Court voted last week to pay for the installation of electronic locks on the doors of the courtroom. Judge Rober Gibson requested the locks, saying that the design of the courthouse makes it impossible to place bailiffs at every door due... Read More.

Drew County Quorum Court approves funds for new car for Sheriff’s Department

Friday, May 17 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Drew County Quorum Court approve legislation allowing the Sheriff’s Department to buy a vehicle, radios and necessary equipment. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, an ordinance appropriating $64,000 for the vehicle and $26,000 for radios and equipment were approved. Sheriff... Read More.

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Morris gets 35 years in Urban Renewal case

Thursday, May 16 by Ray King

Update May 16, 2024 Thursday Judge Robert Edwards of Searcy sentenced Morris to 35 years in prison and fined $330,000 plus must pay restitution in amount of $667,000. Edwards handed down a sentence much harsher than the jury recommended. Jury advised to make each of... Read More.

Time is running out for those in Pine Bluff looking for funds for emergency repairs

Thursday, May 16 by Rick Walker

Residents in Pine Bluff have until Tuesday to get money for emergency repairs through the Economic and Community Development Department of Pine Bluff. This program aims to provide emergency repair services to low-income homeowners who own and occupy properties as their primary residence and can... Read More.

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Boozman proposed funds for pilot training, VA healthcare approved by Senate panel

Friday, June 23 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced legislation produced by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Subcommittee, that delivers $83 million to the future pilot training center in Fort Smith, raises quality of life standards for servicemembers and their families, and... Read More.

Drew Memorial Hospitial receives $4.9 million in American Rescue Act funds in advance of Baptist Health takeover

Friday, June 16 by Staff

Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello has been awarded $4,926,897 in American Rescue Act funds as the hospital prepares to merge with Baptist Health beginning July 1, 2023. The merger comes after the hospital reported major financial woes earlier this year. The hospital reported in February... Read More.

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‘ART ROCKS: Summer Bash’ Fundraiser Kicks off Season with Live Art, Music on June 2-3

Wednesday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) is kicking off summer with a two-day party. Art Rocks: Summer Bash is a fundraising event with music, food trucks, games, art demos, art auctions, kid-friendly activities, and more. The festivities... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves funds for opportunity house and appointments to ASC Board of Trustees

Tuesday, January 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council held its second meeting of January, Tuesday approving a resolution appropriating funds for the renovation of the opportunity house, appointing, and reappointing board members to the Arts and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas. During the committee reports, Ways and Means... Read More.

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Council approves funds for Delta Rhythm district

Wednesday, November 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council voted Monday night to invest $2 million in the Delts Rhythm and Blues Cultural District which is designed to promote tourism and improve the economy. That money will come from the five-eighths cent sales tax approved by... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves funds for Sheriff’s Office, UAPB, and more

Monday, November 7 by Staff

The Jefferson County Quorum Court met in a special called meeting Monday night to approve funds for the Sheriff's Office, Juvenile Justice Department, and County road department. The Justices unanimously passed an appropriation of $22,955 out of the county general fund to fund the Sheriff's... Read More.

Stories tagged with: funds

Urban Renewal approves funds for Go Kart track

UAMS receives funds in effort to reduce infant mortality

Drew County Quorum Court approves funds for courthouse locks, new landfill cells

Drew County Quorum Court approves funds for new car for Sheriff’s Department

Morris gets 35 years in Urban Renewal case

Time is running out for those in Pine Bluff looking for funds for emergency repairs

Boozman proposed funds for pilot training, VA healthcare approved by Senate panel

Drew Memorial Hospitial receives $4.9 million in American Rescue Act funds in advance of Baptist Health takeover

‘ART ROCKS: Summer Bash’ Fundraiser Kicks off Season with Live Art, Music on June 2-3

Pine Bluff City Council approves funds for opportunity house and appointments to ASC Board of Trustees

Council approves funds for Delta Rhythm district

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves funds for Sheriff’s Office, UAPB, and more

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