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Marijuana initiative closer to being on November ballot

Friday, July 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of a recreational marijuana initiative have turned in the required number of valid signatures, moving the measure closer to appearing on Arkansas’ ballot this fall, election officials said Friday. A spokesman for the secretary of state’s office said supporters... Read More.

City of Pine Bluff launches a new initiative to educate and inform residents of code violations

Tuesday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

PINE BLUFF, AR---The City of Pine Buff is launching a new initiative to inform residents of ordinances and zoning within city limits. The city is calling on everyone in the community to help do their part. Operation Green Sweep was established due to the issues... Read More.

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URA partners with local entities on ‘Green Sweep’ Initiative

Wednesday, March 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

During the Urban Renewal Agency regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 15th, Chandra Griffin the agency's Interim Executive Director spoke about a new 'Green Sweep' Initiative. This initiative is in partnership with other city entities including Code Enforcement, the Pine Bluff Police Department, and... Read More.

Police plan traffic enforcement initiative

Friday, March 11 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Chief of Police Lloyd Franklin Sr. has set in motion a traffic enforcement initiative for the Pine Bluff Police Department. According to a press release from Lt. David DeFoor Friday, Chief Franklin has tasked Assistant Chief Kelven Hadley and Deputy Chief Billy Elliot... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr discusses the new G.R.I.P. initiative launched to combat gang violence

Tuesday, November 30 by Staff

A press conference was held Tuesday at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to announce the formal launch of the Gang Reduction Initiative of Pine Bluff (G.R.I.P.) in order to help combat gang related crime in Jefferson County. The committee for G.R.I.P. is headed by... Read More.

Local community stakeholders announce G.R.I.P. initiative to combat gang violence

Tuesday, November 30 by Staff

A number of key stakeholders and partners have been identified who have proactively taken significant notice to the upstart of a new gang initiative in Pine Bluff. Gangs and public attention to senseless violence resulting in several murders has been heightened in our community. In... Read More.

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Drew County NAACP to conduct housing initiative

Wednesday, September 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to a recent news release, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Drew County Branch #6042 will provide technical assistance to residents applying for rental and utility assistance through various COVID-19 and CARES ACT funds. “As part of our national effort... Read More.

Ernie’s Exxon demolished as part of the Go Forward Pine Bluff initiative

Friday, August 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The building located at 101 Walnut, formerly known Ernie's Exxon Service Station, was set to be demolished on Monday, August 23, after the owner did not take action to redevelop the property during the past two years. In 2018, a fire, which the Pine Bluff... Read More.

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Pine Bluff launches new youth program, the Second Chance Initiative

Friday, March 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

The City of Pine Bluff announced the launch of a new youth program, the Second Chance Initiative. This program is being offered to local teens through a partnership comprising the city, Southeast Arkansas College, the Sixth Division Juvenile Court, and Pine Bluff natives Torii... Read More.

Petitions submitted for Arkansas redistricting initiative

Monday, July 6 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of an effort to change the way Arkansas redraws its congressional and legislative districts submitted thousands of signatures Monday to try and get their proposal on the November ballot. Arkansas Voters First said it submitted 98,728 signatures for its... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Schools Chosen as Institutional Ambassadors for the National Park Service’s 400 Years of African-American History Education Initiative

Friday, November 22 by Staff

Five Pine Bluff schools will serve as National Institution Ambassadors over the next year, educating others about the history of African Americans in North America. Pine Bluff High School, Dollarway Robert F. Morehead Middle School, Watson Chapel Junior, and Senior High School and Pine... Read More.

White Hall Teenagers Take Initiative On Skate Park Clean Up

Thursday, August 22 by Staff

13-year-old Jaden Ford and his friends are at the White Hall skate park almost every evening. To some, it may seem like a great facility, but that might not be the case. Jaden saw that it needed clean rails, some of the bigger rails needed... Read More.

Stories tagged with: initiative

Marijuana initiative closer to being on November ballot

City of Pine Bluff launches a new initiative to educate and inform residents of code violations

URA partners with local entities on ‘Green Sweep’ Initiative

Police plan traffic enforcement initiative

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr discusses the new G.R.I.P. initiative launched to combat gang violence

Local community stakeholders announce G.R.I.P. initiative to combat gang violence

Drew County NAACP to conduct housing initiative

Ernie’s Exxon demolished as part of the Go Forward Pine Bluff initiative

Pine Bluff launches new youth program, the Second Chance Initiative

Petitions submitted for Arkansas redistricting initiative

Pine Bluff Schools Chosen as Institutional Ambassadors for the National Park Service’s 400 Years of African-American History Education Initiative

White Hall Teenagers Take Initiative On Skate Park Clean Up

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