Editor’s Note: At press time, the following events, workshops and meetings were known to be still scheduled and/or continuing. Organizers or appropriate officials are encouraged to contact Sandra Hope at shope@adgnewsroom.com to make additions or changes.
Underway
Covid-19 testing sites available
Details for getting the covid-19 test are available by contacting the Jefferson County Health Department — (870) 535-2142; Jefferson Regional Medical Center — (870) 541-4911; Jefferson Comprehensive Care System at Pine Bluff — (855) 543-2380 or (833) 508-0774 for other community health centers; Arkansas Department of Health — Testing sites in Arkansas are listed on the department’s website at https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/covid-19-guidance-for-getting-tested. Scroll down until you see the map and enlarge the map. Click on each star to see where each testing site is located.
Absentee ballot applications available at Jefferson County clerk’s office
Independent reporting for Pine Bluff & Jefferson County since 1879.
The Jefferson County clerk’s office has absentee ballot applications available to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for people who would like to vote by mail. A voter may also download an application on the website at www.jeffersoncountyar.gov/county-clerk, according to a news release. The general election is Nov. 3. The last day to request an absentee ballot is Oct. 27. The completed absentee ballot application can be mailed, faxed, or scanned and emailed to the Jefferson County clerk’s office. The mailing address is: Shawndra Taggart, Jefferson County clerk, 101 W. Barraque St., Suite 101, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. The fax number is (870) 541-5324. The email address is jeffersonclerk@arkansasclerks.com. Residents have until Oct. 5 to register to vote in the November election. Details: Jefferson County Clerk Shawndra Taggart, (870) 541-5322.
Today
Platinum Hitz to give virtual concert at ASC’s Live@5
The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas’ monthly music series Live@5 will feature a live-streamed performance by returning performers the R&B band Platinum Hitz. “Get into the swing as they deliver old school and slow jams that blend into a solid, soulful and bluesy sound on facebook.com/ASC701/ at 5-6 p.m.” today,” a spokesman said. ASC hosts musicians who play genres focused on jazz, blues and rock ‘n’ roll on the first Friday of every month. This event is sponsored by M.K. Distributors.
Saturday, Sept. 5
House of Bread to give away clothes, household items
House of Bread Deliverance Church, 500 S. Main St., will give away clothes, household and assorted items Saturday from 7 a.m. until all items are gone. All items will be set up on the sidewalk outside the church. Everyone must wear a mask. Snacks will be available, and officers with the Pine Bluff Police Department will be on hand to help will traffic control. Details: Saint Mary Harris, House of Bread apostle, (870) 872-2196, or houseofbread0894@sbcglobal.net.
Tuesday
UAPB alumni group to meet
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff/AM&N Alumni, Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Chapter, will hold its monthly meeting via conference call at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. The primary call-in number is (978) 990-5000, and the participant access code is 803130#, according to a news release. UAPB Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander will provide updates on the university’s plans for the 2020-21 academic year. All members and prospective members are encouraged to participate.
TOPPS to give away food in drive-thru event
TOPPS Inc., 1000 Townsend Drive, will give away food in a drive-thru event Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until all boxes are gone. Participants should drive up, and TOPPS workers will put the boxes in people’s vehicles, according to a news release. Details: Annette Dove, TOPPS director, (870) 850-6011.
Beginning Tuesday
Ivy Center plans Zoom workshops
The Ivy Center for Education announces its September Zoom workshops. To participate in the Zoom workshops, enter meeting ID: 85682964187 and Passcode: 351061 or go to the Ivy Center for Education Facebook page and click on the link. Sessions include: Tuesday — 6-7 p.m., ICE Future Engineers will meet with Sederick Rice, Ph.D., at UAPB. On Sept. 15 — 6-7 p.m., UAPB Recruitment/Scholarship session will be presented by Constance Castle for students in 10th-12th grades and math tutorials will be offered by Karl Walker, Ph.D., at UAPB, for students in 7th-12th grades. On Sept. 22 — 6-7 p.m., Resume Building/Essay Writing/Career Development Workshops will be presented by Janelle Cofey, Rebecca Newby and Cephoni Jackson. On Sept. 29 — 6-7 p.m., Suicide Prevention/Mental Health Workshop will include Kymara Seals along with mental health professionals sharing information to help scholars and parents understand that there is help and suicide is preventable.