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2 days ago · Pine Bluff chamber serves 668 at 72nd farmers fish fry. Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce served 668 plates of King Kat catfish and chicken at the 72nd annual Farmers Appreciation Fish Fry. by Special to The Commercial November 11, 2024.
PB airman’s sacrifice recognized | Pine Bluff Commercial News
1 day ago · PB airman’s sacrifice recognized. Today at 3:29 a.m. by Byron Tate. A young girl stands Monday at a memorial in England that honors 10 individuals who died in 1944 when their plane crashed after a bombing run. One of the fallen, 1st Lt. James O. Bolin, was from Pine Bluff. (Special to The Commercial/Chris Storey)
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4 days ago · Divine 9, community present voting rally. Members of the Divine 9 and community partners presented an All In Rally on Saturday to promote the importance of voting in the 2024 election. by SPECIAL TO THE COMMERCIAL November 7, 2024. Pine Bluff Commercial News is the premier digital source for news in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Alabama A&M defeats Golden Lions at home
3 days ago · The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff fell 52-24 at Simmons Bank Field, the Golden Lions’ first home defeat in SWAC play this year. UAPB (3-7, 2-4 SWAC) head coach Alonzo Hampton said during the week Alabama A&M has the SWAC’s best offense, and he reiterated that opinion after the game. “How they only have four wins is beyond me, but ...
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5 days ago · Creating a culinary hub. The transformation of a city into a culinary destination doesn't happen overnight -- it requires the right ingredients, talented chefs, and a dash of vision. by Michael McCray Special to The Commercial November 10, 2024. Pine Bluff Commercial News is the premier digital source for news in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Suzano acquires Pactiv Evergreen Pine Bluff mill for $110 million
Oct 2, 2024 · Brazil-based Suzano S.A. has finalized its acquisition of Pactiv Evergreen Inc. paper mills in Pine Bluff and Waynesville, N.C., for $110 million, subject to "customary price adjustments," according to an announcement. Suzano revealed the transaction Monday, completing a move it announced in July. The Pine Bluff and Waynesville mills ...
Go Forward sales tax ends after 7 years | Pine Bluff Commercial News
Oct 1, 2024 · Pine Bluff's five-eighths-cent sales tax helping Go Forward Pine Bluff's projects, which was enacted in 2017 to fund various infrastructure and economic development projects, expired Monday. The tax, which was initially approved by voters for seven years, generated between $4 million and $5 million a year, according to financial records.
PB convention center’s hotel plans taking shape
Feb 9, 2024 · The $24 million project to create a 125-bed brand-name hotel includes a 32-year, $18 million U.S. Department of Agriculture-backed loan through Farmers State Bank of Harrisburg, Ill. The board is expecting to close by March 31. Development company The P3 Group, which has a hand in a number of projects across Pine Bluff, and management group ...
Pine Bluff paper mill is to be sold in $110M deal
Jul 16, 2024 · Pactiv Evergreen Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Pine Bluff paper mill and Waynesville, N.C., extrusion facility to global paper and pulp producer Suzano S.A., a Brazilian company, for $110 million in cash, according to a news release posted on the Pactiv Evergreen site. Suzano has agreed to offer employment to ...
Pine Bluff City Council tries out new venue
Jan 4, 2024 · There wasn't much business to discuss, and only about 20 people showed up, but Tuesday night's Pine Bluff City Council meeting was momentous in that it was held in a new venue for the first time in more than 50 years. Mayor Shirley Washington greeted council members and those in attendance, capping off her introduction by saying the new venue ...