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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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