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Pine Bluff Council Swears in Interim Chiefs and Approves Drag Racing Penalties

Monday, April 7 by Greg

By Ray King Before the Pine Bluff City Council held their first meeting of the month Monday, the new Interim Police and Fire Chiefs were sworn in by Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney. Interim Fire Chief Randy Compton will replace former Chief Shauwn Howell who... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council working on drag racing ordinance

Monday, March 17 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King An ordinance establishing a definition for “drag racing” and setting out fines for people caught drag racing will be read for the final time when the Pine Bluff City Council meets on April 7 at 5:30 p.m. The ordinance, sponsored by Council Member... Read More.

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Racing Commission sets meeting on Pope County casino application

Thursday, January 25 by Ray King

The Arkansas Racing Commission is a step closer to reopening the application process for a license to operate a casino in Pope County. Members of the commission agreed Wednesday to review a set of rules proposed by Attorney General Tim Griffin, then vote on that... Read More.

North Little Rock man arrested in street racing incident that caused death

Friday, September 15 by Ray King

Darmel Dashun Batemon Jr., 20, of North Little Rock was taken into custody Wednesday at Arkansas State Police (ASP) Headquarters in connection with a fatality wreck that occurred in Little Rock on April 8th. Batemon was charged with manslaughter and second-degree battery, both felony... Read More.

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Arkansas Racing Commission approves state wide betting on sporting events

Sunday, January 2 by Greg

By Ray King In a unanimous vote Thursday, the Arkansas Racing Commission, which licenses the casino’s in the state approved a plan that will allow betting on sporting events to be done remotely. In doing so, the state becomes the first in the first in... Read More.

Racing Commission approves Saracen Casino refinancing

Tuesday, December 14 by Ray King

The Arkansas Racing Commission has voted to allow the Saracen Casino to make a change in its refinancing that will save approximately $30 million annually. According to a story n the Arkansas Times, Scott Harden, a spokesman for the commission said that under rules established... Read More.

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Public Safety Committee addressed street racing

Wednesday, April 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police are planning aggressive enforcement action this weekend in an effort to curb drag racing and other illegal activities on city streets, linked in large part to groups coming to the city from other parts of the state. During a meeting... Read More.

Council to name members of drag racing committee Tuesday

Sunday, February 14 by Ray King

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday will vote on individuals who are being recommended for appointment to an ad hoc committee to study the feasibility of a drag strip racing facility for Pine Bluff. The council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday... Read More.

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Drag Racing Bill to be Heard by State Senate

Sunday, February 7 by Staff

The Arkansas Senate will hear a bill Monday that will make drag racing on a highway in the state a felony. Republican State Sen. Blake Johnson from Corning is the sponsor of Senate Bill 247. Currently, if someone is caught drag racing on a state... Read More.

Racing Commission picks Gulfside Casino to operate Pope County Casino

Thursday, June 18 by Ray King

The Arkansas Racing Commission on Thursday heard presentations from two companies seeking the license to operate a casino in Pope County and selected Gulfside Casino Partnership as the winner. Gulfside, based in Gulfport, Miss., was selected over Cherokee Nation Business who will have 15 days... Read More.

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IT IS OFFICIAL Arkansas Racing Commission approves license for Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff

Thursday, June 13 by Staff

The Arkansas Racing Commission has voted to approve the license for the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff. It's being operated by the Quapaw Tribe's Downstream Development Authority from Oklahoma. An Arkansas panel has approved an American Indian Tribe's application to operate a casino in... Read More.

AR Racing Commission receives first casino license application submitted by The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma

Thursday, May 2 by Greg

An Oklahoma-based group has submitted its proposal to obtain a casino license for Jefferson County in hopes to undergo a $300-million dollar project. The first applicant is Downstream Development Authority of the Oklahoma Quapaw Tribe. "This is beyond just dollars and cents for the Quapaw Tribe... Read More.

Stories tagged with: racing

Pine Bluff Council Swears in Interim Chiefs and Approves Drag Racing Penalties

Pine Bluff City Council working on drag racing ordinance

Racing Commission sets meeting on Pope County casino application

North Little Rock man arrested in street racing incident that caused death

Arkansas Racing Commission approves state wide betting on sporting events

Racing Commission approves Saracen Casino refinancing

Public Safety Committee addressed street racing

Council to name members of drag racing committee Tuesday

Drag Racing Bill to be Heard by State Senate

Racing Commission picks Gulfside Casino to operate Pope County Casino

IT IS OFFICIAL Arkansas Racing Commission approves license for Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff

AR Racing Commission receives first casino license application submitted by The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma

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