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Thousands mark end of slavery at Wilmar’s June Dinner

Thousands mark end of slavery at Wilmar’s June Dinner

WILMAR — Thousands of people converged in Wilmar for the community's Juneteenth celebration, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

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Sheriff’s deputies recover nearly $125,000 in stolen property

Sheriff’s deputies recover nearly $125,000 in stolen property

PINE BLUFF — Approximately $125,000 in property reportedly stolen in several Arkansas counties has been recovered, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

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City celebrates five years of clean indoor air

City celebrates five years of clean indoor air

PINE BLUFF — The city of Pine Bluff celebrated the fifth anniversary of an ordinance to ban smoking in workplaces.

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Operation Skyhook begins today

Operation Skyhook begins today

PINE BLUFF — The Black Pilots of America want to give young people a bird's-eye-view of Pine Bluff this weekend as members of the club convene in Pine Bluff for the 14th Annual Operation Skyhook.

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Firefighter succumbs to injuries after 5 months

Firefighter succumbs to injuries after 5 months

PINE BLUFF — Injured Pine Bluff firefighter David Curlin, hospitalized since being injured fighting a fire in January, has died at a Little Rock hospital.

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State investigation ends in no criminal charges

State investigation ends in no criminal charges

PINE BLUFF — The Arkansas State Police found no evidence warranting criminal charges in its investigation of the Pine Bluff Economic and Community Development Department over a used air conditioner installed in a couple's home.

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Civil Service Rally boosts awareness of drug court

Civil Service Rally boosts awareness of drug court

PINE BLUFF — Teaching the public about the workings of the adult drug court and raising money for the program were goals as the Jefferson County Drug Court held its first Civil Service Rally at the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Regional Park.

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Signature count grows in effort to recall mayor

Signature count grows in effort to recall mayor

PINE BLUFF — The group gathering signatures to force a recall vote on Mayor Carl A. Redus Jr. has at least 5,700 signatures.

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Make your own future, Rutherford advises PB

Make your own future, Rutherford advises PB

PINE BLUFF — Communities, no matter the differing assets they posses or challenges they face, all have one thing in common: They have to help themselves, says Skip Rutherford, dean of the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock.

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Council removes assistant-chief position from civil service

Council removes assistant-chief position from civil service

PINE BLUFF — An ordinance that gives the fire chief the power to appoint and remove the deputy fire chief, removing the position from civil service commission coverage, was approved 6-2 by the Pine Bluff City Council.

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