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Economic development side: Taking economic development worldwide

Editor’s Note: “The Economic Development Side” originally appears in the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce’s weekly member e-newsletter. It…

Brookshire’s to host lunch for first responders

Brookshire Grocery Co. will host an appreciation lunch for local first responders from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.…

ADDRESS BOOK: Contact information for area officials

Pine Bluff MayorShirley WashingtonTelephone: 730-2000 ext. 7Fax: 730-2174Email: mayor@cityofpinebluff.comMailing Address:200 East 8thPine Bluff, AR 71601City AttorneyAlthea Hadden-ScottAddress:200 East 8thSuite 201Pine Bluff, AR 71601Phone:…

WC student hands out supplies for first day of school

2 killed in traffic accidents Thursday, 1 on Saturday

A Benton man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Jefferson County Thursday night, and a Sheridan woman died in…

Juvenile charged as adult in shootings

A 15-year-old Pine Bluff boy has been linked to two separate shootings in the Dollarway area in less than a…

Quorum Court to consider resolution on Camp Taloha purchase

The Jefferson County Quorum Court at 5:30 p.m. on Monday will consider a resolution supporting a proposal by the Kiwanis…

GFPB consultants positive after town halls

Consultants for Go Forward Pine Bluff say three community listening sessions held last week offered valuable insight as they prepare…

Students spend summer camp with renown architect

The Alex Foundation’s architecture design summer camp was held with guest speaker Amanda Sturgellmon July 17 at the McGehee Depot…

Governor expects disciplinary action after prison incidents

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas’ governor said Friday he expects disciplinary action will be taken against employees at a maximum…