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PB Fire Chief Howell and Mayor Washington discuss July 4 weekend plans
By Ray King
With the 4th of July just a day away, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief said Friday that shooting fireworks in the city limits of Pine Bluff is not allowed.
Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Shauwn Howell said a city... Read More.
PB City Council recommends new 10-year contract for EASI Ambulance Service
By Ray King
Two committees of the Pine Bluff City Council on Wednesday recommended that the full council approve a new 10-year contract for Emergency Ambulance Service Inc., (EASI)l. The company still has about three years on its current contract which was renewed in 2018.
The... Read More.
Delta Network Food Bank & Tyson Foods to distribute food at the PB Convention Center
The Delta Network Food Bank will distribute approximately 40,000 pounds of frozen chicken to citizens of Pine Bluff and surrounding towns on Monday, March 23, 2020, from 10 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The distribution will take place at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.
The Public... Read More.
Two Arkansas Charter Schools Facing Closure, PB Lighthouse Included
Arkansas' Charter Authorizing Panel on Tuesday voted to conduct hearings next month on two F-graded open-enrollment charter schools, putting the two Pine Bluff schools in jeopardy of losing their state charters to operate.
The two schools -- Southwest Preparatory High and Pine Bluff Lighthouse Charter... Read More.
PB Mayor Shirley Washington Signs Resolution 4212 With Reservations
Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington signed the controversial resolution 4212 passed by city council earlier this week. Mayor Washington signed on Friday evening and plans to try to alter it in the coming days. Her statement in its entirety is below. The... Read More.
Collaboration Of Agencies Fight Continuation PB Violence
Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant and the Pine Bluff Police Department have created a collaborative between several agencies. The collaborative was created in an effort to stem the continuation and spread of violent offenses in our city by applying consistent pressure and focus where it... Read More.
PB Saracen Casino and Resort Plans to Include Sports Betting
Pine Bluff’s Saracen Casino and Resort plans to include sports wagering when it opens next year.
The Arkansas Racing Commission must first approve this before it begins. The commission most recently approved sports book wagering at Oaklawn in Hot Springs. Sports betting will allow casino... Read More.
PB Chamber of Commerce Recaps Grand Opening of PB Aquatics Center
Pine Bluff city officials and members of the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce's Redcoats cut the ribbon on the new Pine Bluff Aquatics Center on Saturday, June 29th.
During the grand-opening, Mayor Shirley Washington discussed the collaborative efforts of previous mayors Carl A. Redus... Read More.
Monday Evening Rain Brings Floods To PB Roads
Monday evening rain brought flooding to parts of Pine Bluff. The city received 3.44 inches of rain yesterday. This is a new record for rainfall in a single day per the National Weather Service.
Due to flooding at the Main Police Department at 200 E.... Read More.
PB Officers Involved In Shooting
On June 25th around 10:30 pm, Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a disturbance at 28th and Holly. There was an exchange of gunfire that involved two officers. The shooting resulted in no injuries and one juvenile was arrested.
The Arkansas State... Read More.
PB Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Comfort Inn & Suites as New Member
Make plans to attend the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Chamber Member Comfort Inn & Suites! The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, April 3 at 10am at Comfort Inn & Suites 3620 Camden Road in Pine Bluff.
At the Comfort... Read More.
