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Walton Family Foundation to Give $2 Billion

Monday, February 8 by Staff

The Walton Family Foundation will be giving more than $2 billion to various social and environmental causes.The foundation says it will give to those who are protecting rivers and oceans, improving K-12 education and initiatives in Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta region.According to... Read More.

Black History Month in Pine Bluff and what it means to local residents

Monday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyBlack History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and it is a time to recognize African Americans' central role in U.S. History. Historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the study of... Read More.

Black History Month in Pine Bluff and what it means to Jefferson County Judge Robinson

Friday, February 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyBlack History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and it is a time to recognize African Americans' central role in U.S. History. Historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the study of... Read More.

PINK GOES RED: Heart Healthy Webinar

Wednesday, February 3 by Laron Marbley

PINK GOES RED: Heart Healthy Webinar February is National Heart Health Month and the Pine Bluff Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is teaming up with the Delta Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to bring you a fun... Read More.

Entergy Arkansas customers will receive a credit on their February electric bill

Tuesday, February 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Entergy Arkansas customers will receive a credit on their February electric bill because of changes in tax laws. On Tuesday, company spokeswoman Brandy Hinkle explained what the credit is all about.Hinkle said her November bill was for using 900 kilowatts but the January... Read More.

Black History Month in Pine Bluff and what it means to residents

Tuesday, February 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyBlack History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and it is a time to recognize African Americans' central role in U.S. History. Historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the study of... Read More.

Pine Bluff Council approves lease for former Bank of America building

Monday, February 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A resolution to lease the former Bank of America building in downtown Pine Bluff to PeopleShores was approved without dissent by the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday night. The lease provides that the organization will pay $1,000 per month and utilities, while... Read More.

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency’s 2021 redevelopment plans

Friday, January 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency, which was revived in 2017, focuses on gaining funds to create new space for housing and business development. The executive director, Maurice Taggart, further explained the background of the PBURA. There are currently two primary projects that... Read More.

United Way of Southeast Arkansas begins annual fundraising drive

Thursday, January 14 by Staff

By Ray KingThe annual fundraising drive for the United Way of Southeast Arkansas is underway and according to Jason Duren, the organization is on track to meet its goal.Duren and Michelle Corbin, the disaster specialist manager for the American Red Cross appeared on the... Read More.

Mary Ann Wilson retires from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Wednesday, January 13 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office joined Ms. Mary Ann Wilson in celebrating her retirement after 8 years of serving the community. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the office held a virtual celebration via Zoom."I love everyone of you," said Wilson as she addressed... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Welcomes Physician, Opens Rheumatology Clinic

Monday, January 11 by Staff

Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff is pleased to announce that Rheumatologist Maaman Bashir, M.D. has joined the hospital medical staff as well as a new clinic, Jefferson Regional Rheumatology Associates.Dr. Bashir received her medical degree in Karachi, Pakistan. She then completed an Internal Medicine... Read More.

Bayou Meto Watershed Management Plan Public meetings scheduled for Jan. 19th

Wednesday, January 6 by Jennifer Lipp

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Division has contracted FTN Associates to develop a Bayou Meto Watershed-Based Management Plan. The objective of the plan is to protect and improve water quality in streams and other waterbodies by addressing non-regulatory issues through voluntary activities or practices only. There... Read More.

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