Editor’s Note: At press time, the following events and meetings were known to be still scheduled. Organizers or appropriate officials are encouraged to contact Sandra Hope at shope@pbcommercial.com to make additions or changes.
Wednesday, Feb. 17
City hall closed; mayor’s Thursday speech postponed
Due to inclement weather, the city of Pine Bluff offices will be closed today and Mayor Shirley Washington’s State of the City address Thursday has been postponed. Employees will work from home today, according to a news release. The State of the City address, previously scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, will be postponed until a later date. A new date will be announced soon. The public is advised to avoid unnecessary travel due to road conditions.
Jefferson Regional changes date of 2nd dose
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Due to the inclement weather, Jefferson Regional Medical Center’s second dose Covid vaccine clinic has been rescheduled from Wednesday, Feb. 17, to Wednesday, Feb. 24, at First Baptist Church, 6501 S. Hazel St. All scheduled patients will come at their originally scheduled time one week later on Feb. 24, according to a news release.
Dollarway closed; virtual classes on-going
Due to continued inclement weather, Dollarway School District will continue with virtual learning Wednesday. A spokesman also encourages people to stay safe.
Pine Bluff Commercial sets church news deadline
Church news is printed in The Commercial on Friday. The deadine to submit church announcements is noon Wednesday. Announcements can be for in-person services or online services as well as other ministry events. Articles may be submitted by email to shope@adgnewsroom.com. Pastors, ministers or other writers interested in writing a religion column may submit articles for consideration by email. Please include your phone number, the name and location of your ministry or city where you reside, and your photo. Photos may also accompany church news by email.
Thursday, Feb. 18
Black Hall of Fame presents lecture
The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame will present its 10th discussion in the Distinguished Laureate Lecture Series from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, during a free Zoom webinar. Former Judge Olly Neal Jr. will share his experiences in civil rights advocacy as he moved through judicial ranks. The theme is “Outspoken: A Legacy of Speaking Truth to Power,” according to a news release from Stuff in the Bluff website. Neal is a former Arkansas appellate and circuit court judge. To register for the Zoom conference, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/distinguished-laureate-lecture-series-x-tickets-139727908937.