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Civics & Economics

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Civics

Keeping Up With Arkansas’ State Legislature

February 7, 2019 Karen Coker

Arkansas’ state legislature, the General Assembly, has been in regular session since January 14, 2019, and will continue through March 14. So far this year, tax cuts, ethics for legislators, and a myriad of other […]

State capitol building in Little Rick, Arkansas. Aerial view. Credit: TheShiv76/Pixabay
Civics

Arkansas 92nd General Assembly in Session

January 16, 2019 Karen Coker

Arkansas’ 92nd General Assembly convened on Monday, January 14, 2019. Legislators were sworn in and began serving  in an official capacity.  However, legislators have been filing bills since November 15, 2018, and continue to do so […]

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Community

Celebrity Chili Challenge: Fundraiser for Children’s Advocacy Center

January 10, 2019 Karen Coker

On Thursday, January 17, 2019, a Celebrity Chili Challenge will raise funds for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Pine Bluff. Cooking teams will compete for the top ranking by judges while dinner guests enjoy the […]

Community

Original KingFest and More: January Offers Culturally Rich Events

January 8, 2019 Karen Coker

This January offers meaningful and culturally rich events, as if aiming to top the recent holiday season. A multi-day celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Original KingFest, stands out […]

Chef Jennifer Hill Booker and Chef Rob Nelson (foreground) prepare pumpkin soup while their team adds finishing touches at the Inaugural Chef’s Dinner held by the Front Porch Hospitality Group. Credit: Charity Stephens
Business and Community

Front Porch Hospitality Serves a Cuisine of Community Engagement

December 26, 2018 Karen Coker

There’s a new hospitality group in town. They talk of fine dining and cafés plus a Blues club and craft brewery in Pine Bluff’s downtown district. The word is, their business menu will include well-paying […]

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Community

Pine Bluff’s Master Plan Focuses on People

December 21, 2018 Karen Coker

On Thursday, December 20, 2018, urban architect Stephen Luoni of the University of Arkansas presented the Master Plan for the revitalization of Pine Bluff’s downtown. The unveiling of the plan was sponsored and arranged by […]

State capitol building in Little Rick, Arkansas. Aerial view. Credit: TheShiv76/Pixabay
Civics

Key State and Local Events in December and January

December 17, 2018 Karen Coker

December and early January bring several government-related events, local and state, for Pine Bluff residents to have on their radars. The events pertain to the city council, support for business innovation, local revitalization, education, and […]

Civics

Arkansas 2018 Ballot Issue 5 Plus Issues Recap

October 21, 2018 Karen Coker

For the November 2018 election, Arkansans statewide will see five ballot issues, only three of which will have votes counted. Ballot issues 1 and 3 were challenged in court and disqualified, with the Arkansas State […]

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Civics

Arkansas 2018 Ballot Issue 4: A Tale of Four Casinos

October 18, 2018 Karen Coker

This November, voters will decide the fate of Ballot Issue 4, a proposal to require the state to license four casinos, one in each of four pre-specified locations. The proposal, if passed, would amend the […]

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Civics & Economics

Business-Related Events and Information for Pine Bluff in August 2018

August 9, 2018 Karen Coker

Pine Bluff business owners and those interested in starting a business have opportunities for workshops and other guidance this August. Here are four upcoming business-related events in chronological order, followed by one additional source of […]

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