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Pine Bluff District Court closed because of Mayor’s order

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

As a result of an order by Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington Monday, Pine Bluff District Court where Judge John Kearney presides is closed. According to an email from Chief Deputy Clerk Veronica Young on Tuesday, there are no longer any staff in the office... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council adopts ordinance establishing meeting protocols

Monday, April 6 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance establishing meeting protocols for council, committee and other types of meetings. The meeting was held at the Pine Bluff Convention Center all the participants except Council Member Ivan Whitfield wearing face masks. Council... Read More.

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Inmate commits suicide at ADC’s Pine Bluff unit

Friday, April 3 by Greg

Arkansas Department of Corrections officials are reporting an inmate has committed suicide inside of the Pine Bluff unit. Officials say officers found 30-year-old Calvin J. Hammock hanging in his cell shortly after noon on Thursday, and attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. According to a news... Read More.

All non-uniformed City of Pine Bluff employees asked to work from home

Friday, April 3 by Greg

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington has issued a letter asking that all non-uniformed city employees work remotely from home until further notice. A copy of the letter is below: Dear Employees: As we navigate these uncertain times, I thank you for your commitment to our city. The COVID-19... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Veteran’s Legal Clinic To Remain Closed

Friday, April 3 by Greg

Due to the precautions that are being taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pine Bluff Veterans Legal Clinic will remain closed until further notice. Veterans may contact The Center for Arkansas Legal Services (CALS) Help Line at 1-800-950-5817. Services are available to accept... Read More.

Pine Bluff court fines no longer accepted in person due to COVID-19 concerns

Thursday, April 2 by Greg

By: Luke Matheson [email protected] The City of Pine Bluff has announced that court fine payments will no longer be accepted in person due to COVID-19 concerns. Money orders or cashier checks can be mailed to the following address. City Collectors Office 200 E. 8th Street Pine Bluff, AR. 71601 Additionally, credit... Read More.

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Child, woman dead in separate fires in Pine Bluff

Thursday, April 2 by Greg

By: Ray King [email protected] A four-year-old child was killed in a fire on the southeast side of Pine Bluff Wednesday night and an 80 year old woman who was injured in a fire on March 27 died at a Little Rock hospital. Fire and Emergency Services Chief... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District exploring options for prom & graduation

Tuesday, March 31 by Greg

By: Ray King [email protected] The superintendent of the Pine Bluff School District said Tuesday he and his staff are exploring options for graduating seniors who currently will not get to walk because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking on Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald, Dr. Jeremy Owoh... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council passes curfew ordinance; Zero tolerance policy in effect for reckless driving

Monday, March 30 by Greg

By: Luke Matheson [email protected] The Pine Bluff City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday afternoon to enforce a curfew due to the COVID-19 crisis within the city. The curfew prohibits all non-essential travel between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Citizens are permitted to be out during the... Read More.

Mayor says first night of Pine Bluff curfew deemed a success

Monday, March 30 by Greg

By: Ray King [email protected] Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said Monday that the first night of the city imposed curfew was very successful. The Mayor ordered the curfew as a way to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the city. Speaking on the Morning Show with... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington announces curfew due to Coronavirus

Sunday, March 29 by Greg

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington has announced a curfew in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. The curfew will begin on Sunday, March 29. The curfew will run between the hours of 9:00 pm and 5:00 am. Additionally, there is a curfew for youth under the... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested for possession of stolen handgun

Friday, March 27 by Greg

By: Ray King A report Wednesday that a man was walking in the area of Central Park with a handgun and extended magazine resulted in the arrest of the man and the recovery of the gun that had been reported stolen in January. Jarvis Walters, 18,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff District Court closed because of Mayor’s order

Pine Bluff City Council adopts ordinance establishing meeting protocols

Inmate commits suicide at ADC’s Pine Bluff unit

All non-uniformed City of Pine Bluff employees asked to work from home

Pine Bluff Veteran’s Legal Clinic To Remain Closed

Pine Bluff court fines no longer accepted in person due to COVID-19 concerns

Child, woman dead in separate fires in Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff School District exploring options for prom & graduation

Pine Bluff City Council passes curfew ordinance; Zero tolerance policy in effect for reckless driving

Mayor says first night of Pine Bluff curfew deemed a success

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington announces curfew due to Coronavirus

Pine Bluff man arrested for possession of stolen handgun

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