A&P cancels meetings
The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission Finance Committee meeting has been cancelled for today. The next finance meeting will take place March 25 at noon. The A&P commission meeting has been cancelled for Thursday. The next A&P meeting will take place March 28 at 4:30 p.m., acccording to a news release. Details: Betty Brown, A&P administrative assistant, (870) 534-2121.
Kennel Club sets class
The Southeast Arkansas Kennel Club is sponsoring a seven-week dog obedience class starting March 5. The class meets at Hestand Stadium and the cost is $65 for the seven weeks. The time is 7-8 p.m. each Tuesday and registration is at the door, according to a news release. Details: (870) 879-3384.
Arsenal announces controlled burns
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The Arkansas Forestry Division will be conducting controlled burns at the Pine Bluff Arsenal today until the end of March, depending on the weather. The community should not be alarmed if they see large plumes of smoke coming from the Arsenal during this time, according to a news release. These burns serve as an environmental benefit, not only to reduce wildfire risk by removing fuel levels and loading from the forest floor, but also act as timber stand and wildlife habitat improvements.
The planning of controlled burns includes safety plans, smoke management plans, and fire intensity levels to include flame heights and flame speeds. All controlled burns will be conducted by specially-trained and equipped crews skilled at fire management operations. Prescribed and controlled burns provide for plant and animal community diversity by encouraging the regeneration of forest communities and associated herbaceous and shrub species, according to the release.
Chamber to host Learn & Lunch
Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions will present a Pine Bluff Lunch & Learn event from noon to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 27.
The event will be held at the offices of the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, 510 Main St.
The event will inform manufacturers of the program titled Constantly Perfecting Arkansas Manufacturing. For registration and other details, call (501) 366-1409.
Local graduates at Ole Miss
Marquesha Davis of McGehee was among more than 670 students who graduated from the University of Mississippi in December 2023. Davis received a Bachelor of Multi-Disciplinary Studies degree in the general studies from Ole Miss, according to a news release.
Local graduates at Hinds College
Isaac Lindsey of Warren was fall 2023 graduates from Hinds Community College at Raymond, Miss., according to a news release.
Senior centers list menu
Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas is serving lunches from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays at the senior centers. Here’s next week’s menu:
Feb. 26 — Sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuit, fruit, juice, and milk.
Feb. 27 — Cheesy chicken and potato casserole, Brussels sprouts, dinner roll, hot winter fruit, and milk.
Feb. 28 — Taco soup, tortilla chips, salsa, lettuce salad, fruit, and milk.
Feb. 29 — Smothered pork cutlet, pickled beets, broccoli, roll, cobbler, and milk.
March 1 — Meatballs with gravy, carrots, mashed potatoes, wheat bread, fruit cocktail, and milk.
Details: Strachota Senior Citizens Center, (870) 543-6323.
Chamber, UAPB SGA sets forum
The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Student Government Association of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will host a candidates’ forum at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 29 at the UAPB STEM Conference Room, 1500 L A Prexy Davis Drive. The community is invited to attend, according to the Chamber newsletter.
City Council candidates will be Lloyd Holcomb, Jr. – Ward 1, Marlette Boales – Ward 1, Steven Shaner – Ward 2, Yvonne Denton – Ward 2, Kenneth Gray, Sr. – Ward 3, William Fells – Ward 3, Glen Brown – Ward 3, Bruce Lockett – Ward 4, Mar-Tavius Proctor – Ward 4.
Mayoral candidates will be Mayor Shirley Washington, Vivian Flowers, Steven Mays, Samuel Glover, Charles Washington.
“This event is not a debate. This is an informative session that will serve as a learning opportunity for Pine Bluff Chamber members, citizens, and UAPB students who are eligible to vote in the March 5 Primary Election,” according to the newsletter.
This forum will be streamed live through the UAPB You Tube page. The Chamber doesn’t endorse any candidate for public office.