The University of Arkansas at Monticello will host Parent/Family Appreciation Day on Sept. 26 with pond-side activities, a Walk of Champions parade, free cookout tickets and a 6 p.m. football kickoff against Arkansas Tech.
UAEX's Arkansas APEX Accelerator partnered with the Pine Bluff Black Chamber of Commerce on a five-week government-contracting cohort for local businesses.
Hanwha Defense USA announced a $2.2 billion artillery-ammunition factory at Pine Bluff Arsenal expected to create about 400 jobs, Arkansas Advocate reported.
The City of Pine Bluff and SEARK College will launch Pine Bluff Glow Up on Oct. 3 with a citywide cleanup and Ward Wars competition, according to KATV.
The Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library System announced Ignite Literacy, aiming to get a library card to every child in the county, the Pine Bluff Commercial reported.
The Pine Bluff City Council on Sept. 21 authorized Mayor Vivian Flowers to negotiate with the Southeast Panthers Historical Society on the former Southeast High School property.
Warrior Lodge in Pine Bluff and Advantages of Southeast Arkansas in Monticello are among 33 organizations selected for Summit Utilities grants, according to KVOM.
