Saffa talks hotel construction

Earlier this week, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show and talked about seeing the activity around the Saracen Casino. On Thursday, Saracen Chief Market Officer Carlton Saffa was a guest on the show and was asked about that activity. Saffa... Read More.
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Funding for convention center hotel approved

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.
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McCorvey explains new hotel name

When it is completed, the hotel adjacent to the Pine Bluff Convention Center will be a Marriott Hotel. Joseph McCorvey, the Executive Director of the Convention Center said it would cost between $20 and $22 million to tear down the existing plaza hotel and build... Read More.
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Convention Center hotel to be Marriott

The hotel that is planned to be adjacent to the Pine Bluff Convention Center will be a Marriott Hotel, according to Convention Center Director Joseph McCorvy. The decision was announced during a meeting Wednesday and McCorvy will be a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning... Read More.
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Alexander discusses convention center hotel board

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Joni Alexander said there are things about the proposed ordinance she doesn’t necessarily agree with, including a section that says the Mayor appoints the members of the commission without council approval. Asked by morning show host Greg Horne... Read More.