Elections board meeting set for today
The Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. today at the election commission office, 123 Main St. Masks are required in the election commission building and social distancing must be maintained.
The tentative agenda includes introducing a commissioner, approving Nov. 14 minutes and discussion of the status of responding to Freedom of Information Act requests.
UAPB alums schedule conference call
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff/AM&N Alumni, Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Chapter, will hold its monthly meeting by conference call at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9. The call-in number is (978) 990-5000 and participant access code is 803130#, according to a news release.
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UAPB Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander will provide updates on the university’s plans for the 2020-2021 academic year. The standing committees will report on proposed activities.
All members and prospective members are encouraged to participate. The decision to hold the meeting by conference call was based on the information, guidelines and recommendations about the coronavirus pandemic, according to the release.
Senior diabetic classes go until March
Free online classes for seniors with diabetes will be held for eight weeks, according to the Chamber newsletter.
Classes began Jan. 12 and continue through March 2. Events will be held from 2-3 p.m. online via Zoom, sponsored by the South Central Center on Aging, a program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Though classes are free, registration is required. Details: Call 870-879-1440 or email ndbates@uams.edu.
Student volunteer opportunities needed
Officials with Pine Bluff High School are looking for volunteer opportunities for students in grades 9-12, according to a newsletter from the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Students who complete 75 community service hours will receive one credit on their transcript. Also, seniors who complete the hours will receive a special cord for community service to wear during their commencement ceremony.
The hours are required for students participating in Boys and Girls State, as well as Beta Club and National Honor Society.
Those who have after-school or weekend opportunities for students should contact Reginald Wilson at Pine Bluff High School, 870-543-4300.
County projects viewable online
Jefferson County Judge Gerald L. Robinson announced that citizens have the capability to see work in progress through a live construction feed, according to the Chamber newsletter.
These projects include the Jefferson County Veterans Service Office, coroner’s office and the new health unit. Details: https://www.jeffersoncountyar.gov/upages.php?id=91.
Chamber of Commerce initiates website
The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce has launched its new website and announced a survey about Business Expo.
The new Alliance/Chamber website is officially live. The community is invited to visit the site at www.jeffersoncountyalliance.com to explore all the new features highlighting Jefferson County, according to the Chamber newsletter.
The Chamber is also asking members and business owners their thoughts on having the annual Business Expo which was canceled last year due to the covid-19 pandemic.
In a traditional year, planning would be well underway for The Chamber’s annual Business Expo.
“But like many of you, we face uncertainty and are waiting to determine if it will be safe for us to host this event that benefits so many businesses in our area.
While we are putting on our thinking caps to figure out a new way of serving you, we have one question: If the Pine Bluff Chamber were to host a business expo event this summer, would you, as a Chamber member or business owner, feel safe and commit to participate?”
To complete one question survey, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VLSHYWQ .
Tickets on sale for Chamber dinner
The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its Drive Thru Annual Dinner from 4-6 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Pine Bluff Country Club. Tickets are $50 each and available at the Chamber.
The drive-thru event will feature two pasta dinner options, swag bags and the chance to briefly meet new Chamber staff members.
For sponsorship opportunities or tickets, call Jennifer Kline at 870-535-0110.